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New AI Invoice Data Capture Tool Available for Microsoft Business Central Users

Fidesic blog

A new AI powered invoice process solution for Microsoft D365 Business Central is a truly transformative piece of technology for accounts payable pros.

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IRS halts new ERC processing after flood of bogus claims

Accounting Today

The immediate moratorium will be in effect until the end of the year.

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Building Inclusion: setting a path to success for Latinos in tech

Intuit

Tell us a little bit about yourself and what brought you to Intuit. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and moved to the US when I was 19 for college. I graduated from UC Berkeley and have been working in project/program management focused in tech since graduation. My friend worked at Intuit and her team was looking for a technical program manager, and the rest is history.

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How this accounting firm nearly doubled productivity and reinvested the time in its team

Xero

The one thing accountants and bookkeepers are always short on is time. Balancing client work, advisory, admin and growing their own teams, all whilst trying to run a profitable practice. This can take its toll on accountants, with our recent State of Accounting research in South Africa revealing that two thirds (64%) experience stress as a result of work and face continued challenges like loadshedding (75%) and economic instability (71%).

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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A NEW Podcast is here! | Beyond the Books by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that Episode 1 of our NEW podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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IRS use of AI in tax audits could be a game changer, but with pitfalls

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service will need to tread carefully with how it uses AI amid growing questions about the reliability of the technology.

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Embracing growth and efficiency: Key Insights from the UK Accounting and Bookkeeping Industry Report 2023

Xero

We are pleased to share the key findings from our study of the accounting and bookkeeping sector. This report involved engaging with over 600 accounting and bookkeeping professionals practising across the UK, from sole practitioners to large practices. Despite global economic uncertainty and rising inflation, this sector has shown remarkable growth and resilience.

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Clients Can Have Peace of Mind with Rewind

Accounting Department

Since its establishment in 2015, Rewind has been dedicated to empowering businesses to safeguard their valuable SaaS and cloud data. With an impressive customer base of over 100,000 across 100 countries, Rewind's highly acclaimed apps and unwavering support have become the go-to solution for ensuring the uninterrupted operation of software-as-a-service applications.

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12 ways your firm can use AI to improve operations

Accounting Today

Are you wondering how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your accounting practice? We've got you covered.

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Bill.com to End Sync Support for Dynamics GP Dec 2023

Fidesic blog

Beginning December 1, 2023, Bill.com will no longer support direct sync for Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Xero Beautiful Business Fund: Ways for accountants and bookkeepers to get involved

Xero

Last month on stage at Xerocon Sydney, we announced that applications officially opened for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund. We’re giving away more than NZ$750,000 to eligible Xero small business customers across Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US. While this initiative is targeted at small businesses, our accounting and bookkeeping partners play a key role in driving small business success and we’d love for you to help get your client

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Dynamic Surcharging and Multiple Invoicing Solved by Freedom Merchants

Accounting Department

As a small to medium-sized business owner, you know that cash flow is the lifeblood of your company. It's crucial to stay on top of your accounts receivable and make it as convenient as possible for your customers to make payments, without any added expenses for you.

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Cybersecurity for CPAs: Beware the inside threat

Accounting Today

Not looking out for insider threats can cost a company dearly.

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The wild classes CPAs take for their 150 hours

Blake Oliver

From Alabama dinosaurs to pickleball, accountants have studied some unusual things to fulfill their education requirement.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres 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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Xero Beautiful Business Fund: Apply now to help your business achieve its sustainability goals

Xero

There’s all sorts of great ways to help make your business more sustainable and have a positive impact. Some businesses might have a sustainability purpose core to what they do, like reducing food waste, wildlife conservation, or waterway restoration. Others might want to become more sustainable, through initiatives like reducing waste or consumption, shifting to a green fleet of vehicles, transitioning to a more sustainable business model, such as circular economy or regenerative agriculture, o

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Bill.com to End Sync Support for Dynamics GP Dec 2023

Fidesic blog

Beginning December 1, 2023, Bill.com will no longer support direct sync for Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).

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PwC to take big steps on audit quality, independence, accountability

Accounting Today

The Big Four firm plans to stop offering some types of services to SEC-registered audit clients, and to cut the compensation of top leaders if the firm's audits fall short on quality.

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Key MLOps processes (part 2): Feature engineering, or the development of features

FinOps in Practice

In this article, we describe Process 2 – Feature engineering, or the development of features. Please, find the whole scheme, which describes key MLOps processes here. The main parts of the scheme are horizontal blocks, inside of which the procedural aspects of MLOps are described. Each of them is designed to solve specific tasks within the framework of ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the company’s ML services.

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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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Top 100 2024 Clues: More Training Opportunities

Insightful Accountant

Murph is prone to repeating himself these days. That's especially so when it comes to important clues, like "don't miss training opportunities" for Top 100 2024.

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CPA pipeline problems: Insights from a state society CEO

Blake Oliver

The accounting talent pipeline is narrowing at a troubling rate. As baby boomers retire, fewer college students opt into the profession, creating a widening gap in the number of CPAs. In my latest Firm of the Future article , I share insights from a recent podcast interview with Jen Cryder, CEO of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs. She describes a profession facing urgent questions about its future workforce.

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Intuit plans appeal after judge rules that TurboTax can't be marketed as "free"

Accounting Today

Intuit plans to appeal a recent legal decision which ruled that the company cannot claim TurboTax, which it owns, is "free.

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How Decluttering the Digital Workspace Can Boosting Productivity and Mental Well-being

LedgerDocs

In recent years document management has evolved from file cabinets and paper clutter to more sophisticated and intricate digital systems. The shift to digital document management has allowed businesses to make strides towards efficiency and accessibility, and it without a doubt had an impact on the mental well-being of employees. Digital document management has changed the way our workday flows, influencing our productivity and mental health through the reduction of clutter, increased organizati

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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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App Aware: Verosa Payments

Insightful Accountant

Verosa offers payment processing for QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and even QuickBooks Point-of-Sale.

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Is Quicken and QuickBooks the Same Thing?

Ace Cloud Hosting

Accounting operations are no longer about paperwork. Software programs have taken center stage, and users are picking different accounting solutions depending on their requirements. Since the range of accounting software.

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Are accountants losing the ESG market?

Accounting Today

Reporting and assurance around sustainability disclosures are a natural fit for the profession — but it's attracting other players, too.

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Punch-Out, Punch-In and Plug-In: What’s the Difference and Why Should I Care?

Compleatable

We’ve all been there, restlessly tossing and turning at night when suddenly it comes to you: you forgot to pick up that really important thing for the office tomorrow. A quick foggy-eyed scan through your phone, click a few buttons, and bam- order placed and you can finally relax. It’s hard to remember a life before online shopping. Its popularity highlighted the inefficiencies of shopping in a physical store; it can be time-consuming, hard to know you’re always getting the best price, and a gam

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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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8 Steps to Improving Cash Flow Forecasting

Insightful Accountant

MineralTree's Jose Garcia explains how accurately projecting future cash inflows and outflows can help you anticipate short- and long-term financial circumstances.

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Do Small Businesses Need an HR Professional?

CSI Accounting & Payroll

Small business owners understand the challenges of staying up-to-date with HR requirements , as well as handling any accidents or resolving personal issues that might come forward. It's important to have a resource to handle these situations, but how can that be done on a tight budget? Most small businesses can't afford to hire an HR professional, but what about outsourcing this assistance?

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The lingering impact of the pandemic on IRS collections

Accounting Today

IRS data and changes to collection operations over the past four years show 10 clear effects.

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Punch-Out, Punch-In and Plug-In: What’s the Difference and Why Should I Care?

Compleatable

We’ve all been there, restlessly tossing and turning at night when suddenly it comes to you: you forgot to pick up that really important thing for the office tomorrow. A quick foggy-eyed scan through your phone, click a few buttons, and bam- order placed and you can finally relax. It’s hard to remember a life before online shopping. Its popularity highlighted the inefficiencies of shopping in a physical store; it can be time-consuming, hard to know you’re always getting the best price, and a gam

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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.