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Streamline Your Monthly Close Process with These Effective Strategies

Accounting Department

The month-end is coming up and that means it is time to close. A monthly close can be a laborious process that is dreaded by some accounting and finance departments, but it doesn't have to be that hard!

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Intuit introduces Intuit Enterprise Suite to help businesses grow, streamline operations, and scale

Intuit

Today, we announced a major milestone to accelerate our offerings for mid-market businesses with the introduction of Intuit Enterprise Suite , a configurable suite of integrated financial products designed to seamlessly scale and enhance productivity and profitability for businesses as they grow. As the world’s leading financial technology platform, Intuit is best positioned to serve the $89 billion total addressable market of larger, mid-market businesses who have more complex business needs as

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Special travel per diem rates begin next month

Accounting Today

Rev. Proc. 2019-48 lays out the new rates for taxpayers who don't want to substantiate their actual expenses.

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Xero to acquire Syft to enhance reporting and insights capability

Xero

We know how important it is for small businesses to have access to powerful insights to help them run their business better, no matter the economic environment they’re facing. To accelerate our mission to provide powerful insights, we are thrilled to share that Xero is acquiring Syft, a leading global cloud-based reporting, insights and analytics platform for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Client Accounting Services to Help Drive Your Business

Accounting Department

When you have a small or mid-size business, one of the issues you can run into is not having all the departments a larger company would have. In other words, you might not have dedicated employees for HR, accounting, and other areas. Fortunately, there are ways to outsource a number of services, including client accounting services. This helps keep your company growing and succeeding, without the need to bring on more employees or overwork yourself to get everything done.

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20 popular engineering careers to consider

Intuit

Table of Contents What is engineering? Jobs in engineering Explore engineering jobs at Intuit Engineering careers are among the most appealing jobs today. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) , employment in this field is projected to grow steadily, and the median annual wage is significantly high. The median salary for engineers is $91,420, nearly double the annual wage of $48,060 for all occupations.

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Beyond automation: How AI can transform the human side of accounting

Xero

I was excited to sit down at Xerocon Nashville recently with Ashley Francis, a CPA with almost 25 years of experience, who has become an accounting expert on using artificial intelligence. Based in the US, Ashley is a well-known speaker, teacher and writer in the accounting industry on the value of incorporating generative AI (GenAI) and automation into practices.

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Table Extraction using LLMs: Unlocking Structured Data from Documents

Nanonets

Picture this - you’re drowning in a sea of PDFs, spreadsheets, and scanned documents, searching for that one piece of data trapped somewhere in a complex table. From financial reports and research papers, to resumes and invoices, these documents can contain complex tables with a wealth of structured data that needs to be quickly and accurately extracted.

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Boosting the economy and kickstarting financial confidence for small businesses and accountants in the UK

Intuit

The economy of the UK depends on the financial health and well-being of the more than 5.5 million small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) around the country. But SMBs aren’t always given a seat at the policymaking table. Small businesses and accountants drive economic growth in the UK and need champions to help them power prosperity. That’s why Intuit asked small business owners and accountants about their wishes from policymakers regarding challenges they face, resources they need, and how pol

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Taxpayer Advocate acknowledges shortcomings

Accounting Today

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins issued a mea culpa admitting to the findings of a recent report faulting the Taxpayer Advocate Service that she runs for slow responsiveness to taxpayers.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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Our journey to new invoicing: an update from Diya Jolly, CPTO

Xero

I wanted to reach out personally, as we officially retire classic invoicing in November after more than a year of transitioning. While we’re thrilled to introduce even more features on our new invoicing platform, I know this change has been difficult for some of our customers. I thought it might be helpful to share a bit of insight into our journey at Xero and explain how changes like this fit into our bigger plans.

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Cybersecurity in Accounting: 4 Industry Experts Share Their Insights

Ace Cloud Hosting

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and a few minutes of cyber-incident to ruin it.” ― Stephane Nappo As technology is rapidly evolving, so is the dependency on.

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Jobs in artificial intelligence (AI)

Intuit

Table of Contents Things to know about the AI industry Jobs in AI to consider in the next step of your career How to get a job in AI Industries that commonly hire AI roles Explore AI jobs at Intuit Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful force that is changing our world daily. More than just a disruptive technology, AI is revolutionizing our society in a way we haven’t experienced since the introduction of the internet.

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IRS issues warning about Offer in Compromise 'mills'

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service cautioned taxpayers to steer clear of promoters who claim their services are needed to handle unpaid debts, saying such businesses often charge excessive fees and often produce no results.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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How Long Does AP Automation Take?

Compleatable

How Long Does AP Automation Take? So, what exactly is AP automation? In a nutshell – AP Automation describes software and solutions that aid the retrieval, registration, processing, approval, and payment of purchase invoices. Planned and executed properly, automating AP processes can improve the finance function, saving finance teams time and money.

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Top ProAdvisor Profiles: Kathy Grosskurth

Insightful Accountant

Kathy Grosskurth is our featured 2024 Top ProAdvisor this week. Kathy has her own Bookkeeping practice in Ormond Beach, Florida.

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How to Become a Tax Preparer in California

Intuit

Table of Contents What Is a Tax Preparer? What Does a Tax Preparer Do? How to Become a Tax Preparer in California Tax Preparer Training Current Openings for Tax Preparers With the workforce rapidly diversifying in 2024, many people in California are naturally looking for more flexible scheduling in their jobs. Becoming a tax preparer can be a rewarding career choice for anyone with a knack for numbers and a desire to help others deal with their most pressing tax problems.

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RSM lays off 3% of staff

Accounting Today

The cuts include roughly 240 employees in RSM's consulting businesses, and come as demand for the profession's consulting services wanes.

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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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5 reasons automation is worth the investment

Plooto

Regardless of your hesitations, investing in technology can save you and your team a lot of unnecessary headaches. If you’re on the fence, read these five key reasons why payment automation is worth the investment.

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Bridging Images and Text - a Survey of VLMs

Nanonets

Introduction Large Language Models or LLMs, have been all the rage since the advent of ChatGPT in 2022. This is largely thanks to the success of the transformer architecture and availability of terabytes worth of text data over the internet. Despite their fame, LLMs are fundamentally limited to working only with texts. A VLM is worth 1000 LLMs Vision Language Models or VLMs are AI models that use both images and textual data to perform tasks that fundamentally need both of them.

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How to Become a Tax Preparer in Texas

Intuit

Table of Contents What Is a Tax Preparer? What Does a Tax Preparer Do? How to Become a Tax Preparer In Texas Tax Preparer Training Current Openings for Tax Preparers Working as a tax preparer in Texas means handling the tax affairs of organizations large and small. Whether operating in the public or private sector, you’ll be at the forefront of the organization’s tax filing strategies, providing ongoing support via accurate filing and tax-related advice.

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Accounting by the numbers: September

Accounting Today

Accountants weigh in on which groups are most affected by the economy, the importance of certifications, and other key metrics.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Tax Changes Deferred to Lame Duck

Insightful Accountant

As Congress reconvenes this month, tax practitioners find themselves navigating an uncertain legislative landscape with the looming threat of a government shutdown and its potential impact on year-end tax legislation.

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Harnessing AI: How Bookkeepers Can Stay Ahead In the Age of Automation

The Successful Bookkeeper

From hiring processes to creative production, artificial intelligence is transforming many demanding aspects of business.

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How to Become a CPA in California

Intuit

Table of Contents California CPA Requirements How to Become a CPA in California CPA Jobs Remote CPA Jobs Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) have met strict educational and professional criteria to reach the CPA designation. They’re highly motivated and competent individuals who have demonstrated expert-level knowledge on financial data, reporting, and filing standards.

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TIGTA faults IRS on data security, cloud security

Accounting Today

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, in two reports, critiqued the IRS on cybersecurity for both its data warehouse and its cloud infrastructure.

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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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8 Considerations When Raising Your Prices

Nolan Accounting Center

There are many things to consider and many decisions to make when running a small business. Among the most important are pricing decisions. As Harvard Business School professor Raymond Corey stated, “Pricing is the moment of truth—all of marketing strategy comes to focus on the pricing decision.” McKinsey & Co. says, “Pricing is by far the biggest tool for earnings improvement.

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Embracing Automation: Enhancing Time Efficiency In Accounting

The Successful Bookkeeper

In accounting, managing time goes beyond simply organizing your hours; it’s about maximizing value for both you and your clients.

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How to Become a CPA in Florida

Intuit

Table of Contents Florida CPA Requirements How to Become a CPA in Florida CPA Jobs According to Florida’s Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR), there are more than 36,000 Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and 5,000-plus CPA firms in the state. Becoming a CPA has many benefits, including career advancement, higher-income opportunities, and more freedom to explore your favorite niches and specialties within the accounting and financial fields.

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Collapse of BF Borgers unleashes flood of new SEC audit clients

Accounting Today

The unexpected demise of an audit firm proved a boon for many small auditors.

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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.