Sat.Aug 05, 2023 - Fri.Aug 11, 2023

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Big Four: AI will augment, not replace, accountants

Accounting Today

The four largest firms are squarely on 'Team Human' when it comes to artificial intelligence — and don't believe the tech is even at a level where it can take over all of a human's job.

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Introducing our 2023 Xerocon Sydney event partners

Xero

Xerocon Sydney is just weeks away on 23 and 24 August, and the ICC exhibitor floor will be full to the brim with some of the best and most loved apps, tools and services for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses. This year, you can expect to see 80+ exhibitors at the event, including more than 70 leading Xero App Store app partners. Whether you’re looking for tools to chase invoice payments, simplify tax compliance, or make job management easier, you’ll find plenty of solutions to help s

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How AccountingDepartment.com Fused Coaching into Culture

Accounting Department

Company culture is a term that is heard quite often from companies all over the world. It's what defines an organization, shaping its values, beliefs, and behaviors. It encompasses employees' shared attitudes and norms, how they interact, and the overall work environment.

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How Spend Visibility Can Help Schools Save Money

Compleatable

Schools are facing some of the steepest cuts since the 1970s. So, we’re guessing that seeing your school’s bank balance going down rapidly as the school year progresses is getting incredibly scary! But what about the granular detail- is that visible? We’re talking about knowing who is buying what, when, how often, where from, and why.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Generative AI used to conduct cybersecurity drills

Accounting Today

A pair of recently launched products use generative AI to actively train people on cybersecurity through the use of live simulations of real attacks.

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AWS cost datasets: Understanding blended, unblended, and amortized costs

FinOps in Practice

When a company uses AWS services, whether running virtual servers or storing data, it is billed for the resources it consumes. The FinOps team within the company naturally wants to stay in the know of the cloud costs to reduce and optimize them. This is where AWS Cost Datasets come into the picture, as they are designed to help analyze and monitor spending patterns to make informed decisions about AWS costs.

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Why ACH Matters for Medical and Dental Organizations

Fidesic blog

If your medical or dental practice is also a small business then this post is for you. We are going to discuss a few of the benefits of adopting ACH both as a vendor and to pay your own vendors.

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Accounting software companies seek to bolster products with AI

Accounting Today

Major accounting software companies view AI as a way to step up the timetable on their long-term ambitions as they work the new technology into their products.

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Pursuing my professional and personal ambitions at Intuit

Intuit

I took the road less traveled Graduating high school at seventeen. Joining the Army Reserves. Earning six college degrees. Studying Greek, Hebrew, and Latin in seminary. I’ve been blessed with a bundle of energy and many interests. Even with all of those experiences, I’ve found my position at Intuit as a Multi-Domain Expert (MDE)—supporting TurboTax and QuickBooks—incredibly satisfying.

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3 Types of Invoice Fraud Compleat AP Automation Helps Prevent

Compleatable

Invoice fraud is a real and immediate threat for businesses worldwide. It’s responsible for over £9 billion of losses within small & medium-sized businesses every year in the UK alone, and according to research by Tungsten Network, 54% of businesses view it as their biggest threat. With the strictest measures in place to combat invoice fraud, the most diligent businesses still fall prey to fraudsters.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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QuickBooks Online Navigation Revisions Coming Soon

Insightful Accountant

The Intuit QuickBooks team is advising accountants and ProAdvisors of impending changes to QBO Navigation, which will give them time to start working with their clients on the upcoming enhancements.

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IRS offers new way to get relief on late int'l forms

Accounting Today

Taxpayers who aren't under examination have a new option that promises to make it easier to request relief when they need to file international tax forms and documents past a deadline.

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Semi-retired and (still) thriving as a tax expert at Intuit

Intuit

Libby Wages, a tax expert with an enrolled agent credential from Atlanta, Georgia, joined Intuit while in semi-retirement. She’s thrilled that Intuit has empowered her to use technology with confidence while she helps consumers and small businesses run their financial lives. Intuit makes it easy to learn the latest technology Like you, I’m confident in my tax and accounting abilities.

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How Spend Visibility Can Help Schools Save Money

Compleatable

Schools are facing some of the steepest cuts since the 1970s. So, we’re guessing that seeing your school’s bank balance going down rapidly as the school year progresses is getting incredibly scary! But what about the granular detail- is that visible? We’re talking about knowing who is buying what, when, how often, where from, and why.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Tanya Hilts on Unlocking Success

Insightful Accountant

On the latest edition of Accounting Insiders, Insightful Accountant's Gary DeHart sits down with Cloud Business Services' Tanya Hilts to discuss the importance of industry events, and more.

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Big Four plan to infuse AI into everything they do

Accounting Today

The Big Four firms are doing a full court press on AI, aiming to integrate it into virtually all of their service offerings.

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QuickBooks Hosting Review 2023 – Benefits, Pricing & Customer Reviews

Ace Cloud Hosting

There are dozens of QuickBooks hosting service providers in the market with similar offerings that appeal to your dollar, but how are their results? How should you go about choosing.

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3 Types of Invoice Fraud Compleat AP Automation Helps Prevent

Compleatable

Invoice fraud is a real and immediate threat for businesses worldwide. It’s responsible for over £9 billion of losses within small & medium-sized businesses every year in the UK alone, and according to research by Tungsten Network, 54% of businesses view it as their biggest threat. With the strictest measures in place to combat invoice fraud, the most diligent businesses still fall prey to fraudsters.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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QBO Monday Minute: Auto-Match with QuickBooks Online Payments

Insightful Accountant

Liz Scott is back with a look at the newest feature from QBO Payments and how it will help streamline the process of matching QBO with QBO Payments.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Sick time

Accounting Today

Confidence man; Bits & Bytes & busted; lost that bet; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Best Accounting & Payroll Methods for Mental Health Practices

CSI Accounting & Payroll

When you own a mental health practice, your main goal is to help your patients have a brighter future. After focusing on treating the different things that cause them discomfort or distress, you don't want to slow down enough to put in the extra hours that accounting and payroll require. Have you ever considered outsourcing these tasks to save you time and help you avoid costly mistakes?

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Top Invoice Factoring Companies in Michigan

FundThrough

As business owners, we’re all too familiar with the challenges of maintaining cash flow. Waiting for accounts receivable can slow your business’s progress and ability to seize new opportunities. In cases where you need more reliable cash flow for payroll, big projects that will grow your company, equipment, or any other expense, factoring can be […] The post Top Invoice Factoring Companies in Michigan appeared first on FundThrough.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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IA Video Resources on YouTube

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant's YouTube page is your first stop for all videos, including webinar archives and podcasts. Check it out and subscribe today!

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IRS and Treasury finalize rules for solar and wind tax credits in low-income communities

Accounting Today

The guidance could spur development of renewable energy under the Inflation Reduction Act.

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How Your Firm Can 100% Automate This Marketing Activity

Future Firm

Firm owners often struggle with marketing. In this episode, I discuss how I use AI to automate my podcast marketing and how you can implement the same without being an expert. Listen Below. 1:10 – The usual podcast production process involves brainstorming, scripting, recording, and editing by a virtual assistant. However, the current episode breaks this pattern, as it’s created by AI, including the voice. 1:42 – Creating a podcast requires topics, which can be challenging to g

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The Complete Guide to AI Image Processing

Nanonets

In a world increasingly dominated by digital imagery, the convergence of artificial intelligence and computer vision has ushered in a new era of innovation. Join us as we dive headfirst into the captivating realm of AI image processing. Buckle up, for the pixels are about to come to life, and the machines are poised to reveal the unseen. What is AI Image Processing?

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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QB Talks: List-makers Perspectives on Making the Top 100

Insightful Accountant

On Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m.

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Vendor Spotlight: Stampli

Accounting Today

In this Vendor Spotlight we hear from Eyal Feldman, co-founder and CEO of payment solutions provider Stampli.

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Tips for taking on a messy comingling cleanup in QuickBooks Online

5 Minute Bookkeeping

Starting with a new bookkeeping client can be an exciting opportunity, but what happens when their books are a mixed mess of personal and business transactions? It becomes crucial to implement effective strategies to untangle the comingling mess and establish proper bookkeeping practices. When that happens to you, here are my tips for taking on a messy comingling cleanup in QuickBooks Online.

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Is Outsourcing B2B Debt Collections Right for Your Business?

Enterprise Recovery: Accounts Receivable

Do your business debt collections keep you up at night? It's frustrating to work with a client who neglects to pay their invoices, especially when you know their non-payment will affect your ability to be successful. More often than not, some of those invoices will remain unpaid unless you have the resources to follow up with them. Is outsourcing B2B debt collections the right choice for your business?

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.