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Accounts Payable Automation ROI Calculator

Fidesic blog

When evaluating an automation solution, tangible cost benefits are often difficult to quantify. There's the obvious things, like reducing printing check costs, transitioning to ACH instead of checks, and the reduction of hard costs that relate to shipping, but many of the main benefits are more ‘soft costs'.

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IRS interest rates jumping in Q4

Accounting Today

For overpayments and underpayments, the rate will be 8% per year.

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Product wrap from Xerocon Sydney 2023

Xero

We’ve just wrapped up day one of Xerocon, and it didn’t disappoint! The vibe and atmosphere in Sydney has been fantastic. Our leadership team — including new Chief Product Officer, Diya Jolly — shared the latest enhancements to our platform that will help accountants and bookkeepers grow their practice, help their clients succeed, and get the most out of Xero.

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A New Way to Automate with Tipalti Expenses

Accounting Department

Tipalti Expenses offers a comprehensive and purpose-built solution to streamline and manage employee-initiated spending and reimbursements, all within a single, efficient system.

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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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Fidesic Features Highlight: Power Reporting

Fidesic blog

Fidesic Power Reporting makes it easy to run custom reports, lookup individual transactions with ease and always be ready for an accounts payable audit at any time.

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IRS offers extra time for Roth catch-up contributions

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is giving people until 2026 to comply with a new requirement for Roth catch-up contributions.

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How Outsourced Client Accounting Services Support Expansion Strategies

Accounting Department

In the pursuit of business growth and expansion, establishing a strong and effective financial management system becomes imperative. This encompasses precise record-keeping, timely reporting, and adherence to regulatory obligations. To effectively navigate growth and focus on core business activities, many organizations are turning to outsourced client accounting services.

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MLOps maturity levels: the most well-known models

FinOps in Practice

Like most IT processes, MLOps has maturity levels. They help companies understand where they are in the development process and what needs to be changed in their ML approaches to move to the next level (if that is their goal). Using commonly accepted maturity level methodologies also allows companies to determine their place among competitors. Google Model Google has its own model of MLOps maturity levels.

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Treasury proposes crypto exchanges report customer data

Accounting Today

The proposed regulations offer clarity on reporting rules enacted in 2021 to curb crypto-related tax evasion.

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The highlights from day one of Xerocon Sydney

Xero

Wow! What an exciting first Xerocon as CEO. Day one was full of so many inspiring moments. Of course, the best part was talking directly to our accounting and bookkeeping community about the critical role they play in the lives of small businesses. Being on the big stage to discuss the importance of Xero’s purpose and partnerships was not only a highlight, but also a privilege – as was seeing the rest of the day unfold.

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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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Connecting AppSource Marketplace Offers to HubSpot (August 2023)

Fidesic blog

There is an existing HubSpot connector on the Power Automate Connector list; however, this version does not yet support the scope changes to HubSpot's API.

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Accounting and the World of AI

Insightful Accountant

Kognitos' Drayton Wade on why it is imperative for accounting firms to adopt Generative AI in a rapidly evolving world.

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Recruiting and retention in accounting: 'We've got a lot of work to do'

Accounting Today

At the Illinois CPA Society's annual summit, a deep dive into how the profession needs to revamp and revitalize its appeal to potential accountants.

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11 Ways for High Earners to Reduce Taxable Income [2023]

Outsourced Bookeeping

Various taxes come with higher earnings. This aspect is the primary concern of every working individual. Heavy taxes are imposed on high-earning working professions which burn away through the final income generated. There are dozens of taxes in 2023 that are imposed on high-income earners. Therefore, every working professional requires specialized assistance to save significant finances otherwise catered to tax payments.

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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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How QuickBooks on Cloud Works – A Beginner’s Guide  

Ace Cloud Hosting

QuickBooks Desktop is a well-known accounting software that assists accountants in managing their financial operations with ease. Nevertheless, businesses nowadays are demanding remote access, cost-effectiveness, smooth user collaboration, and improved.

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How Small Businesses Can Thrive in a Dynamic Landscape

LedgerDocs

In the past few years the business landscape has been more unpredictable than usual, because of this unpredictability, small businesses need to be agile, innovative, and efficient to maintain their success and get the edge they need to remain competitive. Leveraging a cloud based digital document management software, such as LedgerDocs, can be the game-changer that empowers your business to not only survive but thrive.

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Taxpayers sue Google, Meta over privacy leaks

Accounting Today

Google and Meta are facing class action suits after revelations they had been collecting sensitive taxpayer information via online filing sites.

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Can ChatGPT Pass the CMA Exam?

Blake Oliver

In this video, I test whether ChatGPT, the generative AI chatbot from OpenAI, can pass the CMA Exam. I found some CMA exam practice questions on the IMA website and copied them into ChatGPT without any other context. Remarkably, ChatGPT answered all five practice questions correctly and provided detailed explanations for its reasoning. It even showed its work on the required calculations.

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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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My 9 Favorite Ways to Prevent Scope Creep

Future Firm

As new ideas and features emerge, it’s all too easy for the initial project boundaries to expand far beyond their intended limits. In this episode, I discussed nine key strategies that I have tested in the field to effectively prevent scope creep. Listen Below. 0:43 Scope creep or out-of-scope work is defined as performing tasks not outlined in the client agreement.

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Accounting Tasks Cause Annual Stress for Half of Small Business Owners

Dext

A recent survey by Dext has revealed the ongoing accounting pressures felt by small business owners at present. The survey of 250 small business leaders in the UK uncovered some major issues relating to the time required to complete bookkeeping tasks, visibility of finances, and general ongoing stress.

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IRS may have skirted rules on directly contacting represented taxpayers

Accounting Today

Internal Revenue Service employees weren't always following the proper rules when it came to directly contacting taxpayers instead of their representatives like accountants and attorneys.

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Feature Focus Fridays: New QBO-QuickBooks Time Integration

Insightful Accountant

In this 'Feature Focus Friday,' Murph examines how Intuit is integrating more QuickBooks Time tasks into QuickBooks Online.

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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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AI document processing: The complete guide

Nanonets

AI-based document processing is transforming the way businesses handle paperwork. It is overhauling traditional data entry, approval systems, and document management. As per a Smartsheet study , workers spend over a quarter of their week on mundane tasks like data management. Most of us can relate to the frustration of sifting through complex documents, manually extracting data, or struggling with clunky document management systems.

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Efficient Dispute Management in Account Receivables: Empowering Financial Success

Gaviti

Efficient dispute management plays an essential role in improving your organization’s financial and business success. Disputes within account receivables can lead to delayed payments, strained customer relationships and unforeseen cash flow problems. By implementing an effective process, businesses can swiftly resolve discrepancies and promote a healthy cash flow.

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AICPA asks IRS for better trust forms, guidance on tax credits

Accounting Today

The institute sent comment letters requesting changes in two forms used to report on foreign trusts, and guidance on energy credits and advanced manufacturing investment credits.

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Is AI Development and Adoption Outpacing Regulation?

Insightful Accountant

According to a new Xero survey, there are calls among small business owners for greater data protection and education, with 77% believing AI will have an impact on their business in the next five years.

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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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5 Tax Deductions Every Real Estate Agent Should Know

CSI Accounting & Payroll

Working in real estate takes a big investment of time and money. Plus, when it comes to expenses, it’s not always crystal clear whether they're deductible or not. In this industry where expenses add up quickly, understanding your expenses will help you deduct appropriately and avoid overpaying on your quarterly and year-end taxes. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we've worked with tax deductions for the real estate industry for over 50 years.

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Cloud Computing Market Size And Key Insights You Need To Know In 2023

CloudZero

Over the next five years, the cloud computing market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. Cloud-based services are becoming increasingly popular with businesses of all sizes, contributing to the growth of this market.

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AI risk concerns don't stop people from trusting AI

Accounting Today

While people seem to have concerns about the rise of generative AI and the risks it presents, people are still using it and trusting its answers.

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Get paid almost instantly with FedNow

Reconciled Solutions

The FedNow Service (an instant payment infrastructure developed by the Federal Reserve) went live on July 20, 2023. It allows US financial institutions to provide safe and quick (think “seconds”) payment services. The post Get paid almost instantly with FedNow appeared first on Reconciled Solutions.

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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.