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Simplifying the Monthly Close Process with These Simple 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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IRS investigating almost $9B in pandemic fraud

Accounting Today

The agency has indicted almost 800 people for COVID fraud, and has a 98.5% conviction rate.

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Intuit Survey: U.S. High School Students Want Financial Education at School

Intuit

Financial education has the potential to improve the lives of millions of high school students by giving them the skills they need to make informed decisions. Yet according to Intuit’s Financial Education survey, most high school students today rely on their parents for any financial knowledge. The survey shows that there is a massive opportunity to fill this gap and empower the next generation by teaching financial education in our schools.

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The Transformative Impact of Automating Payments on Accounts Payable, Finance, and Treasury Teams

Ascend Software blog

In today's digital era, businesses are constantly seeking ways to boost their operational efficiency and streamline complex processes. One pivotal area that stands out for potential optimization is the Accounts Payable (AP) department. Traditionally bogged down by manual, paper-based tasks, the AP process can be a significant drain on resources and time.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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Unveiling the Power of Technology & Tips for Staying Ahead | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 16 of our podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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Inside the Top 100 Firms for 2024

Accounting Today

A look at the numbers behind the biggest firms in accounting this year.

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What is MagiCapture? Accounts Payable Tools

Fidesic blog

In this blog post we will tell you what MagiCapture is, who it's for and how it can help you improve your accounting department.

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Ease the Stress of Gov-Con Accounting with AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

Outsourced accounting services play a crucial role in providing valuable assistance to business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. With our extensive experience at AccountingDepartment.com, we have successfully tackled a myriad of challenges that businesses encounter in their accounting processes.

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Uncertainty surrounds CTA — for accountants and small biz

Accounting Today

Ongoing court cases and questions about whether accountants can actually work on BOI reporting make the Corporate Transparency Act a source of serious confusion.

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Top Remote Accountants for Hire | April 4, 2024

accountingfly

Top Remote Accounting Candidates This Week Looking for remote accountants? Accountingfly can help! With our ‘ Always-On Recruiting ‘ program, you can access highly skilled and experienced remote accountants with no upfront cost. These are just a few of our top candidates this week. Sign up now to receive our full list of top accounting candidates available weekly!

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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The AI Revolution: Navigating the Future of Tax Practices

Insightful Accountant

AI is transforming the tax industry, yet professionals are wary of embracing it fully due to data security, ethics, and client relationships. Practice owners must navigate this shift for success.

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Why Drake Software on Cloud Makes Sense?

Ace Cloud Hosting

Drake is a simple-to-use tax management software that allows professionals to file taxes accurately and quickly. It offers features such as automated data flow, multi-state returns, etc., allowing you to.

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Crowe adds economic research firm

Accounting Today

The Top 100 Firm has merged in ITR Economics to boost its advisory capabilities.

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Accountingfly Hiring Update: April 2024

accountingfly

Sharing our perspective on the latest trends impacting talent acquisition in the accounting industry. Market Trends: RTO Causing Tax Pros to Head for the Door; 2024 Busy Season Freelancer Trends Tax Pros Fleeing RTO Firms Tax hiring season usually ends on December 31. So, we were surprised to see qualified tax candidates applying to Accountingfly in January and February 2024.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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Worth The Read - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of It

Insightful Accountant

Who says 'progress' is always good? Sometimes it's a mess. Here's one case of QB Enterprise to QBO Advanced migration that was more of the later than the former. Maybe you can help???

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Top 10 Add-ons For ProSeries Tax Software

Ace Cloud Hosting

ProSeries Tax Software is among the most widely used tax software for individuals and accounting professionals. Per the 2023 tax software survey by the Journal of Accountancy and The Tax.

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Art of Accounting: An April Fool's Day story that's true

Accounting Today

This outrageous story about an accountant's client and his wife might not seem like it's real, but it is.

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Nanonets vs Tipalti: Which AP automation is best?

Nanonets

If you've ever spent hours chasing down missing invoices, manually entering data , or chasing colleagues for approvals, you know the pain of inefficient accounts payable (AP) processes. They can be a headache for your team and a bottleneck for your business. Luckily, AP automation solutions like Nanonets and Tipalti can help. These powerful tools streamline your workflows, reduce errors, and give you back valuable time and resources.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Migrating from Intuit to Intuit - the options

Insightful Accountant

Wondering what your options are about migrating from Desktop Pro and Premier to some other Intuit accounting solution? If so, then this article is for you.

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Azure Cost Management – Your Guide to Improve Cost Efficiency

Economize

Introduction to Azure Cost Monitoring Regular and proactive monitoring is essential for maintaining the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of your cloud environment. By continuously monitoring your resources, you can ensure that they operate as desired and remain within your budget. In Microsoft Azure, Cost monitoring is managed by Azure Cost Management tools.

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Accounting class-actions rose last year

Accounting Today

Accounting-related class-action lawsuit filings and settlements both increased in 2023, according to a new report, even though the cases took longer to be filed.

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Guide to Virtual Bookkeeping and Automation

Nanonets

Gone are the days of tedious manual data entry and stacks of paper ledgers. Businesses are now embracing the virtual to streamline their financial management processes. Enter virtual bookkeeping – a paradigm-shifting approach that harnesses the power of digital tools and automation to revolutionize traditional bookkeeping practices. Picture this: a team of expert bookkeepers diligently managing your financial records and transactions without setting foot in your office.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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App Aware: Flash Reports

Insightful Accountant

If you know Excel, the Flash Reports Excel Add-in streamlines the use of your QBO data for reporting, forecasting, multi-file consolidation, and more.

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Working 2 Hours / Week, Running a $1.6M Firm, and Rapping with Scotty Scarano

Jetpack Workflow

Podcast Summary On this episode of Growing Your Firm, David Cristello interviews Scotty Scarano, the self-titled wrapping custodian at Accounting High. Scotty, who is also the founder of a $2 million accounting firm and serves on various tech company boards, shares insights on OKRs and his rap career. Tune in to learn more about Scotty’s journey and his unique approach to the accounting industry.

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The link between migration and income tax

Accounting Today

A new study analyzing 110 years of state-level tax policies shows a migration of wealthy Americans to low-tax jurisdictions.

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4 Types of Azure Billing Accounts & Tools for Cost Control

Economize

How Does Azure Billing Work? Microsoft Azure consists of numerous services and resources catering to diverse business requirements. From compute resources, and databases to analytic services, the Azure platform offers an extensive range of solutions to address your infrastructure needs.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Reinventing the Sales Approach: How Apps Can Attract Clients Without Harassment

Insightful Accountant

Accountants want innovation without the flashy features. Let's focus on aligning with their needs and creating a seamless solution. Ditch aggressive sales tactics for a more desirable approach and shake things up in the industry.

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Top 10 Bookkeeping Mistakes Small Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them

Less Accounting

Bookkeeping is the backbone of any successful business, regardless of its size. Yet, many small businesses struggle with managing their finances effectively, often making critical mistakes that can impact their bottom line. In this blog post, we share the top 10 bookkeeping mistakes small businesses commonly make and provide actionable tips on how to avoid them: Neglecting to Separate Personal and Business Finances: One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is failing to separ

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Only half of filers trust AI with taxes

Accounting Today

Companies using artificial intelligence have a long way to go before people will fully trust them to help with their taxes, according to a recent poll.

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Maximize Cloud Savings with Azure Cost Allocation & Tagging

Economize

Introduction Effective cloud management and monitoring and optimizing its associated costs are crucial to maintaining a sustainable cloud environment. Azure Cost Allocation and Tagging functionalities provide a robust framework for categorizing cloud costs and improving financial transparency and accountability within the organization.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.