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Meet five apps creating new ways to do business in 2022

Xero

Cloud-based apps and tools, like those in the Xero App Store or wider Xero Ecosystem, have given small businesses the ability to use a combination of apps to build their own bespoke business engine. And according to the numbers, the more apps the merrier. Our research has shown that organisations who use five or more apps have seen sales growth of 4.3% , while those who don’t use any at all have experienced a 3.4% decline (year to December 2020).

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Crowdfunding complexities may produce tax surprises

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What Makes a Successful IPO: Metrics You Need to Know

Sage Intacct

The most significant step for many SaaS companies is going public, and many financial leaders are wondering if they should, how they can, and why it's essential. Getting to an initial public offering (or IPO) will hold a company more accountable than ever, and the process requires a tremendous amount of financial discipline, disclosure, planning, and strategic direction.

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What Is S3 Intelligent-Tiering? Here’s What You Need To Know

CloudZero

Here’s the thing. You frequently access some files, but not others. So, if you can determine the most appropriate storage tier for any given data/object automatically, you can transform it accordingly.

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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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We’re back! Introducing New Zealand Roadshow – the Tiny Edition 2022

Xero

We’re hitting the road again with Xero Roadshow 2022, but this year it’s a tiny bit different. We’re taking the Xero tiny home on the road to connect with you in your local communities, so it’s the New Zealand Roadshow – the Tiny Edition 2022. The Xero team will be visiting 28 locations across the country from late June to early December 2022.

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Crypto crater prompts new tax headaches

Accounting Today

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How To Optimize Your Reserved Instances For Maximum Cost Savings

CloudZero

Companies of all sizes can take advantage of AWS Reserved Instances (RIs) to save money on the price of standard Amazon EC2 On-Demand instances. To receive the discounted rate associated with AWS Reserved Instances, you must commit to a year or three years of usage.

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That’s a wrap on Roadshow Australia 2022!

Xero

What a hectic few years we’ve all gone through, and the accounting and bookkeeping community has undoubtedly faced some of its toughest challenges yet. What’s more, they’ve done it largely in physical isolation, working behind a screen and over the phone to keep small businesses – and sometimes, each other – afloat. So if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that nothing beats #human connection.

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IRS tries to boost audit rates of wealthy

Accounting Today

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Future-Proofing the Office of the CFO: A Conversation With Kitty Payne About Using Technology to Boost Financial Team Productivity

AvidXchange

While many of us are ready to move on from the COVID-19 pandemic, we can’t deny how much the way we work and live has changed over the past two years – especially for finance professionals. Using that lens, I’ve been having conversations with chief financial officers (CFOs) and other financial leaders from across the United States about how they’ve adapted their management styles and relationships with innovation and technology since the onset of the global pandemic.

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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 Present ROI On Cloud Computing To The C-Suite

CloudZero

When each quarter’s financial report lands on the desks of a company’s C-Suite executives, those execs are essentially looking at a black box of spending and revenue.

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Bringing together our South African accounting community

Xero

What an amazing few days for team Xero in South Africa. We brought our Roadshow event back last week in Cape Town and Johannesburg. I loved seeing all the positive reactions from the 2,000+ accountants, bookkeepers, banks, apps and other industry partners. We’ve all missed being together in person, so it was great to see our community and hear from some inspirational guest speakers.

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EY considers splitting off audit firm

Accounting Today

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Healthcare Staffing 2022 – Crisis Point

RevCycle

The COVID 19 pandemic has exacerbated the effects of what was already a demanding industry to work, making staffing even more difficult. For example, 60 – 75% of clinicians report symptoms of exhaustion, depression, sleep disorders, and PTSD; while nurses are equally stressed, said Dr. Victor Dzau (President of the National Academy of Medicine). These are jarring figures on a human level.

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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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What is eBilling? Electronic Billing FAQs

AvidXchange

Electronic billing, e-billing or eBilling, is a process businesses can use to get paid quickly and more securely without dealing with the hassles of paper bills and check payments. Electronic bills allow both bill delivery and payment to take place completely online, which improves efficiency while cutting costs. If this sounds like something your business could benefit from, learn more about how invoice management software works and why it may be a good fit for any business with recurring bills

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XSBI data indicates early impact of rising cost of living

Xero

Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data for April 2022 shows signs of emerging risks to small businesses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The rising cost of living pressures, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and tight labour markets are some of the key factors contributing to small business performance. The Xero Small Business Index is a unique indicator that uses timely data to show how small businesses are performing overall each month.

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IRS levy prevails over decedent’s children’s interest in estate

Accounting Today

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Is ESG Accounting a Scam?

Cloud Accounting Podcast

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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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FCPA Compliance in M&A | Four FCPA Case Studies to Learn From

Oversight

F CPA regulation is an evolving landscape, fortunately, case studies provide us with a window into the inner workings and past precedents of mergers and acquisitions. Each case study we dive into was based on an important ruling or outcome in different scenarios.

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Latest product news — June 2022

Xero

We’ve made a number of enhancements to the Xero platform in the last month, including updates to quotes, reporting, Xero Analytics Plus, WorkflowMax and more. New features. Send files as email attachments with quotes — Global. In the weeks ahead, we’re rolling out a new feature that will allow you to send files as email attachments with your quotes.

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Kepczyk: AI’s effectiveness will depend on what we teach it

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Shanghai Slowly Lifts COVID Lockdown

NACM

After more than two months of COVID-related lockdowns, Shanghai started lifting restrictions today. However, it will likely take some time for China's economy to recover, especially while the country's zero-COVID policy remains in place."There is still quite some uncertainty and a scare that if there is a positive case in the office building or in.

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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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Tech News: Intuit recognizes Small Business Heroes

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IRS looks for deputy chief taxpayer experience officer, contact reps

Accounting Today

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Art of Accounting: Scarcity of Black accountants

Accounting Today

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Generational Viewpoints: Clients in succession

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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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IRS pilots new retirement plan compliance program

Accounting Today

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Internal conflict over tech imposes hidden costs

Accounting Today

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FASB plans new standards

Accounting Today

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PCAOB sets agenda for first outside advisory meeting since 2018

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.