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Revenue vs. Profit: Understanding the Difference and the KPIs that Matter

Accounting Department

Business owners strive to maximize their company’s profits. After all, profits are the primary metric of a successful business. However, not everyone understands the difference between revenue and profit, and why it matters for their business.

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CFOs should embrace digital transformation or risk irrelevance

Accounting Today

In an ever-shifting global landscape full of economic uncertainties, the traditional role of chief financial officers is undergoing a seismic evolution.

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Global Engineering Days 2023 – a week on the road to beautiful code

Intuit

GED is a weeklong code-a-thon that brings together Intuit technologists from all over the world to innovate and collaborate on projects they’re passionate about. This fall’s GED had a number of “firsts”: #1: Intuit’s Chief Technology Officer, Alex Balazs kicked off the week in Bangalore, India. Over 1,000 technologists from our India office came together in person to watch the GED kickoff, hosted by Alex.

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Xero Awards UK: Introducing our 2024 judges

Xero

We’re excited to announce our official judging panel for the Xero Awards UK 2024. This year’s panel is made up of Xero leadership, as well as guest judges from the Xero community, including previous Xero Award-winners and industry leaders. They’re taking on the difficult task of selecting our winners for the 12 accountant, bookkeeper and app partner award categories.

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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The Ins and Outs of DCAA Accounting for Government Contractors

Accounting Department

When it comes to compliance with government regulations, navigating the intricacies and nuances of DCAA accounting is essential for any government contractor. DCAA stands for Defense Contract Audit Agency, a branch of the Department of Defense that is tasked with auditing and evaluating proposal and contract costs for the government.

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What the tax gap tells us

Accounting Today

The IRS's most recent study of how much taxpayers aren't paying suggests some important priorities going forward.

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Accounting Firm Marketing In The Era of Generative AI

Earmark Accounting Podcast

David Toth of Winding River Consulting joins Blake to examine how digital marketing and AI are disrupting accounting firm marketing. They also look at how innovative firms use marketing automation, CRMs, and content marketing to generate leads and close deals from their websites. Sponsor Check out our Sponsor LiveFlow — Advanced Financial Reporting on Autopilot Chapters (00:51) - Earn Free CPE credit (01:32) - David Toth joins the show to talk about marketing for accounting firms (04:53) - How m

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Supporting Military Spouses One Career at a Time | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 5 of our podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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20 states that burden taxpayers the most

Accounting Today

The worst five states have an average total tax burden of 11.21%.

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Thomson Reuters Unveils Generative AI Strategy Designed to Transform the Future of Professionals

Insightful Accountant

Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company, today announced updates on its multi-year global investment strategy in generative artificial intelligence. These include integrating generative AI skills through product, Westlaw Precision.

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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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4 Very Common Bookkeeping Mistakes and How LedgerDocs Can Save the Day

LedgerDocs

Bookkeeping is not for the faint of heart. There seem to be so many ways to mess up your financial records without knowing it. But don’t worry, a lot of these mistakes are common, and, most importantly, they are correctable if they are caught early enough. In this blog post, we will explore four common bookkeeping mistakes and, more importantly, how LedgerDocs can be your savior, helping you to avoid or fix these pitfalls.

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The advantages of electronic invoicing for accounts payable

Cevinio

The advantages of electronic invoicing for accounts payable Governments around the world continue to encourage digitization and push companies towards adopting financial technologies such as electronic invoicing, or e-invoicing. A rapidly maturing area of fintech, e-invoicing is replacing paper-based methods as more organizations realize that not only is it far more efficient, but it also brings a wide variety of advantages for businesses that adopt it, and their trade partners.

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IRS increases 401(k) and IRA limits

Accounting Today

The service issued its annual adjustments for retirement plans, with some reflecting changes in the SECURE 2.0 Act.

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December 2023 QB Desktop Payroll Price Increase

Insightful Accountant

While many changes won't take effect until the next renewal date(s), price changes are coming to QuickBooks Desktop Payroll and Payments this December.

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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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4 Very Common Bookkeeping Mistakes and How LedgerDocs Can Save the Da

LedgerDocs

Bookkeeping is not for the faint of heart. There seem to be so many ways to mess up your financial records without knowing it. But don’t worry, a lot of these mistakes are common, and, most importantly, they are correctable if they are caught early enough. In this blog post, we will explore four common bookkeeping mistakes and, more importantly, how LedgerDocs can be your savior, helping you to avoid or fix these pitfalls.

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The Next Era of Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management: Why Experience and Expertise Matter More Than Ever

SSI Healthcare Rev Cycle Solutions

The Next Era of Healthcare Revenue Cycle Mananagement: Why Experience and Expertise Matter More Than Ever Home / October 30, 2023 In an industry characterized by tightening margins, workforce reduction, and the omnipresent rise in medical claim denials, hospitals and health systems find themselves grappling with an age-old question: How do you do more with less?

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IRS extends e-signature and encrypted email options

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is extending two of its pandemic-related options for taxpayers and tax professionals.

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New QBO Accountant COA Template feature

Insightful Accountant

QuickBooks Online Accountant users now can standardize their clients' Chart-of-Accounts easier with a new COA Template feature. Consider this your Halloween treat.

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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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How to Effectively Audit Accounts Payable

MineralTree

Accounts payable is a foundational function that ensures organizations maintain accurate invoices, payments, and vendor relationships, while making bill payments on time. However, amidst today’s rapid and intricate business transactions, particularly in high volumes, managing accounts payable processes can pose significant challenges. Without proper oversight and regular checks, accounts payable can turn into a source of financial complexity and risk.

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Step costs definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Cost Accounting Fundamentals What are Step Costs? A step cost is a cost that does not change steadily with changes in activity volume, but rather at discrete points. The concept is used when making investment decisions and deciding whether to accept additional customer orders. A step cost is a fixed cost within certain boundaries, outside of which it will change.

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NASBA CEO Ken Bishop plans to retire

Accounting Today

The longtime leader of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy plans to retire at the end of July.

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Client Hub Revolutionizes Email Management for Firms with AI-Enabled Email Integration

Insightful Accountant

Client Hub, a leader in modern workflow platforms for accounting and bookkeeping firms, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking AI-enabled email integration.

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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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Key Advantages of Autonomous Finance in A/R Collections

Gaviti

The role of the CFO is changing as the financial industry undergoes a rapid transformation. By 2025, Gartner predicts that more than 80% of new job opportunities in finance will be in roles other than traditional accounting and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). With the assistance of autonomous technology, companies that want to be prepared for the future are welcoming this as a new opportunity for their financial departments to promote greater efficiency and an enhanced customer exper

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Deferred tax asset valuation allowance definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Accounting for Income Taxes Small Business Tax Guide What is a Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance? A deferred tax asset is a tax reduction whose recognition is delayed due to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. This can result in a change in taxes payable or refundable in future periods. A business should create a valuation allowance for a deferred tax asset if there is a more than 50% probability that the company will not realize some portion of the asset.

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IRS criminal investigators team up with other countries to tackle cybercrime

Accounting Today

Officials from the IRS's Criminal Investigation division met with tax officials from four other countries to uncover tax evasion and money laundering schemes through data mining.

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BatchMaster for QuickBooks – Part 2

Insightful Accountant

It's 'Warehouse Wednesday' and we are returning this week to our series on BatchMaster, the application specifically designed for formula/batch processing that integrates with QuickBooks.

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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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Joshua Lance, CPA: A Humble, Thoughtful Leader

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Today, we are honoring the life of Joshua Lance, CPA, founder of Lance CPA Group, who passed away in October at the age of 40 after a battle with cancer. To commemorate Josh's life, we are playing a eulogy delivered by Kenji Kuramoto at Josh's memorial service this past weekend. Kenji represented the many voices in the accounting profession that Josh was a part of.

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Substance over form definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Accountants' Guidebook Bookkeeper Education Bundle Bookkeeping Guidebook What is Substance Over Form? Substance over form is the concept that the financial statements and accompanying disclosures of a business should reflect the underlying realities of accounting transactions. Conversely, the information appearing in the financial statements should not merely comply with the legal form in which they appear.

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CLA makes plans for expansion abroad amid AI push

Accounting Today

CliftonLarsonAllen has been building its international network since starting it last year in the U.K. and Ireland, with further expansion plans to other parts of the world as it begins to roll out artificial intelligence technology that it's calling CLA GPT.

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Imagineering Field Service Management for NetSuite

Insightful Accountant

I put my mind to work while I was at SuiteWorld to think about new ways to 'imagineer' the uses for the new NetSuite Field Service Management feature.

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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.