Sat.Aug 27, 2022 - Fri.Sep 02, 2022

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

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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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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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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Art of Accounting: 10 ways to better manage your time

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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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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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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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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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.

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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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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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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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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.

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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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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

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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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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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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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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Singapore names two former Noble directors who got accounting warnings

Accounting Today

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Intuit releases automated tax advisory solution

Accounting Today

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Crafting Impact: Revenue Growth And Efficiency For Finance Professionals

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.