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Why AI could be a financial director's best friend during busy season

Accounting Today

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Getting small businesses ‘finance ready’

Xero

One of the greatest challenges for small businesses is accessing capital when they need it most. My experience has shown this is a complex problem to solve and one I believe businesses, accountants and lenders must all solve together. So I was excited to host a panel discussion at Xerocon London with three experts to understand how small businesses can feel supported on their finance journey. .

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6 tips and tricks to get Microsoft Azure free credits

FinOps in Practice

The use of cloud services opens up huge opportunities for IT companies and significantly lowers the barrier to entry for those organizations that would otherwise never enter the market should they use the traditional approach to building infrastructure. However, we will never get tired of repeating that you need to use the capabilities of cloud services correctly, because over time, costs that are more than reasonable at first, tend to increase over time and grow to tangible sizes, especially if

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How to handle accounts payable for small businesses

AP Association

Cash flow is particularly important to small businesses and startups. An accurate and reliable system of monitoring accounts payable gives you a clear picture of your income and expenditure, enabling better business decisions to be made. Accounts payable includes all of your company's expenses, except for the payroll. This is why it's important for SMEs to handle this vital component of your business's finances efficiently.

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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Art of Accounting: 10 ways to better manage your time

Accounting Today

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Introducing our Xerocon Sydney event partners

Xero

When you’re at Xerocon Sydney on 7 and 8 September, please take the chance to find out about some of the best and most loved apps, tools and services from across the accounting and small business industries. This year, more than 70 cutting edge app partners from the Xero App Store will be exhibiting at Xerocon Sydney. Whether it’s help with payments, practice workflow management, time tracking or document management, there’s something for everyone.

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How Cash Flow Planning Can Help Future-proof Your Business

Dext

In part 1, we looked at cash flow management and how to introduce it into your business. Here, we’ll be looking at cash flow planning and how it can set you up for success both today and later down the line.

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3 proven data visualization methods for CPAs

Accounting Today

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Latest product news — September 2022

Xero

It was great to showcase our plans for new tools and features at Xerocon New Orleans last month. While we were busy connecting with our partners, Xero teams around the world were enhancing the features on our platform. Here’s an overview of the features we’ve released in the past month, and those that are coming soon. New features. Find the right document pack more easily — Global.

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9 Cloud Cost Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

CloudZero

When you’re operating in the cloud, making the right decisions is not always easy because there’s a lot of ground to cover, especially with regard to cost. The elastic nature of cloud infrastructure means your costs could quickly spiral out of control if you don’t have guardrails in place to help keep costs down.

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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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Making Tax Digital – Top Tips For Small Business That Want to Avoid Penalties

Dext

As a business owner, when you think about Making Tax Digital (MTD), do you instantly think of compliance and avoiding penalties? You’re not alone. But you could be missing a trick.

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How student loan relief can turbo-charge retirement savings

Accounting Today

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How to make the most of the app exhibitors at Xerocon Sydney

Xero

With less than one week to go until Xerocon Sydney, the stage is almost set for the world’s most beautiful and innovative cloud accounting conference of 2022. We’ve organised a stellar lineup across the two days, filled with keynote speakers, thought-provoking panels, and educational breakouts – not to mention an unmissable 80s themed wrap party at the iconic Luna Park. .

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The 15 Best GCP Cost Optimization Tools (Updated 2022)

CloudZero

Cost management in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) can be complex. It's a lot like costs in Azure or AWS. Often, companies don't know where to begin when they receive 20-page invoices.

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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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Ep. 197: Rachel Baesler - Accountants as Business Partners for M&A

IMA's Count Me

Connect with Rachel Full Episode Transcript: Adam: Welcome back to another edition of Count Me In. The podcast that explores the world of business from the management accountants perspective. My guest today is Rachel Baesler, VP of financial reporting and technical accounting at FLEETCOR Technologies, a leading global business payments company. We talk a lot on this show about the need for accountants inside the organizations to partner cross-functionally with leaders and groups, driving busines

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AICPA proposes revisions to tax standards and 1040 crypto question

Accounting Today

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New Zealand Xero Awards 2022: Congratulations to our finalists

Xero

We’d like to thank everyone who stepped into the limelight and entered the Xero Awards New Zealand 2022. The quality of entries was amazing and seeing the role that Xero partners play in the small business community is so inspiring. Congratulations to our New Zealand Xero Awards 2022 finalists. Small Accounting Partner of the Year. Crux Advice & Accounting.

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Corporate Profit Margins Widen Despite Inflation

NACM

U.S. corporate profit margins grew in Q2 to the widest in 72 years, according to Wells Fargo. They found that nominal profits for GDP rose 6.1% (not annualized) during the quarter on a pre-tax basis, "the fastest pace in a year." Not only that, the $175 billion gain in profits in Q2, "lifted overall corporate profits to a record $3.0 trillion."Furt.

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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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Student Loan Forgiveness Versus PPP Forgiveness

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Relay: [link] uCollect: [link] Canopy: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 1:58 – Xero announces new initiatives, partnerships at Xerocon user conference [link] Xero Small Business Insights expands to the United States and Canada, providing timely updates on state of small business [link] Product wrap from Xerocon New Orleans 2022 | Xero Blog [link] Avalara partners wi

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IRS reduces tax return backlog as AICPA urges penalty relief extension

Accounting Today

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Control your business cash flow using bank payments within Xero

Xero

Wouldn’t it be great if you had more control over when your customers paid you? Think of all the admin you could avoid, the countless hours saved. It’d be great for your stress levels too, with less worrying about whether you can cover your overheads for the month and none of those awkward phone calls to chase overdue invoices. . The good news is you can control when your customers pay you, with bank payments powered by GoCardless.

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3 Trends in B2B Credit: Podcast

NACM

? This week's episode of NACM's Extra Credit podcast hits 3?? major trends in the B2B credit world!1. The manufacturing sector is indicating recession conditions, according to the latest CMI report. Hear from Amy Crews Cutts;2. Commercial bankruptcy lawyers discuss the latest trends. Hear from Sharon Beausoleil;3. and how to make an argu.

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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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Tax Fraud Blotter: Contemptible

Accounting Today

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First Circuit win lets taxpayer sue IRS

Accounting Today

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Surprise: Borrowers may face up to $1,100 in state taxes on forgiven student loans

Accounting Today

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The next business model for accounting firms

Accounting Today

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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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Is your firm paying attention to the two most important words in the English language?

Accounting Today

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Crypto.com mistakenly transferred $7M to woman owed $70

Accounting Today

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Intuit releases automated tax advisory solution

Accounting Today

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Private sector added 132K jobs in August as pay rose 7.6%

Accounting Today

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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.