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Your small business tax time questions answered

Xero

This is a guest post by accountant Daniel Hardy of Xero Platinum Partner firm Caveo Partners. Recently, Caveo Partners was named the best boutique firm of the year at the Australian Accounting Awards. . With a new financial year upon us, you might be thinking, what’s next for my small business? In fact, you’ll likely have all kinds of thoughts about where you’re at and where you’re headed next.

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Black CPA Centennial distributes $93.5K in scholarships

Accounting Today

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8 most common filing mistakes that make you look silly

AP Association

When it comes to working in accounts payable, knowing the mistakes that can save you and your company money, time and productivity are essential. No one wants to hire a person who will make bad decisions, take too long to pay their vendors, be misinformed on how much they can spend, or worse yet, make their CEO look silly. Whether you're new to the world of financing or just want to become a better AP professional, having knowledge of the most common filing errors will not only save you time but

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How SaaS Companies Can Tell Their Story to Investors

Sage Intacct

All the more now, Investors want the data that proves you can make your plan. For context, the struggle for investment capital among SaaS companies is always competitive, even under the best economic and investment conditions. But when times grow uncertain and market conditions become turbulent, the competition for investment capital grows even fiercer.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Introducing our Xerocon London event partners

Xero

Xerocon London is a great opportunity to hear the latest news and updates from the Xero community and get inspired by some fantastic speakers. It’s also a chance to find out more about some of the powerful apps, tools and services from across the accounting and small business industries. This year more than 50 cutting edge app partners from the Xero App Store will be exhibiting at Xerocon.

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OSCPA gives $54K in scholarships to Oklahoma accounting students

Accounting Today

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The First 90 Days for the New SaaS CFO

Sage Intacct

Making the move to CFO is a big, bold move. The CFO holds some of the most critical responsibilities among the C-suite employees at any company.

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Three top tech tips for US landlords in a challenging real estate market

Xero

This blog post is written by Logan Ransley, Co-Founder of Landlord Studio – rental accounting and property management software to over 4000+ self-managing landlords (managing 38,000+ properties) to help them stay organized and prepared for the tax season. . Real estate investing is one of the best ways to build long-term wealth. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery period have added new stresses to the market.

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AICPA previews revamped CPA exam

Accounting Today

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The 20 Most Crucial Software Engineering Tools In 2022

CloudZero

As a modern software engineer or CTO, you're responsible for building, delivering, and maintaining high-quality software solutions at scale. Yet, software programs have grown increasingly complex over time, requiring meticulous work.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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How To Improve Your Small Business With An Accountant?

Billah and Associates

Being a small business owner is a huge and complex responsibility. You are accountable for all of the significant and linked factors that go into running a firm. However, the best small business accountant near you can lessen your workload by handling some factors. Small Business Accountants are incredibly capable of increasing corporate productivity and generating savings.

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Congrats to Xero’s 2022 NABA Scholarship recipient

Xero

At Xero, we’re passionate about mentoring and encouraging the next generation of accounting, small business, and finance leaders. One of many industry associations we are proud to support is the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). We were honored to be on the ground at NABA’s Annual Convention last month as a sponsor of their 2022 scholarship program, which has provided over $375,000 in scholarships to their students. .

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IRS audited former FBI directors Comey and McCabe

Accounting Today

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A CFO’s Guide To Evaluating Cloud Spend | CloudZero

CloudZero

We have a term we like to use when we meet CFOs who have just gotten their biggest AWS bill ever: bill shock.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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7 Great Reasons to Switch to QuickBooks Online

Stephanie Peterson

A change in software or business procedures can be frightening for some people. For example, if you are currently using a QuickBooks desktop version, you may be hesitant to switch over to QuickBooks Online. Here are seven reasons you might want to switch from Quickbooks Desktop to Quickbooks Online. 1. Access Anytime from Any Location or Device Whether you are in the office, at home, or on vacation, QuickBooks Online provides easy access from any laptop, smartphone, or tablet at any time.

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eCommerce: Lowering traditional barriers and inspiring entrepreneurialism

Xero

eCommerce is lowering traditional barriers to entry for small businesses, says a new Xero study, which is creating a new generation of profitable niche operations. We surveyed 171 accountants and bookkeepers – with a collective clientele of about 6,000 small businesses – to learn how ecommerce was changing business ownership. To participate in the study, advisors had to have clients who were online-only and clients who were in traditional brick-and-mortar businesses.

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Crypto crash halts states' plans to accept Bitcoin for taxes

Accounting Today

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Why CPAs Cheat On Ethics Exams

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Digits: [link] LedgerGurus: [link] uCollect: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 8:35 – EY fined $100m over US audit exam cheating [link] How Exactly Did EY Auditors Cheat on CPE Exams? Details From the SEC Order [link] Top accounting firm fined $100 million after employees cheated on CPA exams [link] 25:16 – Broken enQ blog post [link] CallEnQ on Twitter: "We’ve listened to o

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Top 3 Reasons to Outsource Work to Domestic Contractors

Stephanie Peterson

In today's busy world, many small business owners are seeking to outsource work. It is an excellent option for entrepreneurs who want to save time and money as they further grow their businesses. Here are a few reasons why you should consider outsourcing work to domestic contractors: 1. They are Less Likely to Have Language Barriers A top concern business owners have when considering hiring overseas workers is whether or not their needs and concerns are understood.

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Ep. 189: Bruno Pešec - Management Accountants as Partners (Not Roadblocks) to Innovation

IMA's Count Me

Connect with Bruno : [link] Full Episode Transcript: Adam (00:05): Welcome back to Count Me In, the podcast that explores the world of business from the management accounting perspective. I'm Adam Larson, and our guest today is Bruno Pešec. As you've probably noticed, we talk quite a bit about innovation here at Count Me In. After all, it's the mechanism for how companies create new products and services to drive profitable growth.

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IRS offers simpler way for estates to extend time to file for tax exclusion

Accounting Today

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Q&A with Economist Amy Crews Cutts: Extra Credit

NACM

?? Got questions? NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts has answers. ?? Listen to this week's Extra Credit #podcast episode to hear her responses to some of the most pressing questions regarding today's economy.Listen here: [link] "I do not think the Federal Reserve will be able to bring down inflation to the l.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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Making it easy to import transaction data into Xero

Xero

At Xero, we’re always developing new solutions that automate data entry to make life easier for our customers. One of our most loved features — bank reconciliation — is a core part of our vision to automate routine tasks, so you can focus on what matters most. Many of our customers enjoy bank feeds, which automatically imports data into Xero so you can complete your bank reconciliation.

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U.S.-China talks over delisting stocks hinge on redacted audits

Accounting Today

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Unlocking real estate wealth for investors nearing retirement

Accounting Today

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Winning the war for talent

Accounting Today

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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Why the audit is the key to M&A success

Accounting Today

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Comey and McCabe IRS audits under review by Treasury watchdog

Accounting Today

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Treasury offers framework for regulating crypto internationally

Accounting Today

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Garbage in…

Accounting Today

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Travel and Expense Policy Success: Your Essential Checklist

Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.