Accounting Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Some of our favorite CPAs of the silver and small screen.

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Intuit

APRIL 8, 2024

We have recently seen quite a bit of discussion in Congress about family tax credits, and, in particular, the EITC and CTC. In fact, the US House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to expand the CTC, a proposal that according to some would benefit 16 million children from low-income families and in its first year, raising 400,000 children above the poverty line.

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Xero

APRIL 9, 2024

If you or your clients are looking for ways to grow profits, drop prices or pay staff more, then one strategy is to lift productivity in your business. But what is productivity exactly (hint: it’s not about working longer hours), and how can you lift it in your small business or practice? What is small business productivity? Small business productivity is the measure of how much value a business can produce using the resources it has at its disposal (ie staff, capital, materials).

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Accounting Department

APRIL 11, 2024

As small and medium-sized businesses undergo rapid expansion and growth, they are often faced with a myriad of sales tax challenges, particularly within the retail and e-commerce sectors. The complexities of managing sales tax compliance can be overwhelming for smaller businesses, especially when juggling various omnichannel strategies to handle their financial operations.

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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 With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable.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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Accounting Today

APRIL 9, 2024

At 90,315,000, the number of individual returns received this tax season finally surpassed the same period last year, up 0.2% as of March 29, 2024.

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FinOps Foundation

APRIL 12, 2024

Key Insight: FinOps success results from getting FinOps practitioners, product teams, and engineers to think cost-first with architectural decisions, and that starts with clean, reliable data. One of Tim’s biggest challenges is bringing so much data together for analysis. Walmart built a data lake where they store several years of raw data in object storage so they can go back and re-parse it in different ways.

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Accounting Department

APRIL 10, 2024

In the competitive world of small business, every decision can determine the trajectory of success or failure. One concept that lies at the heart of strategic business decisions but is often overlooked is opportunity cost. It's not just an economic theory; it's a practical metric that every small business owner and entrepreneur should master to make better choices and drive competitive advantage.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 11, 2024

From BOI reporting to tax legislation in limbo, even the most 'normal' filing season in a several years still has unresolved questions.

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Ascend Software blog

APRIL 10, 2024

Ascend Software, a certified Workday Financial Management partner and leading innovator in Accounts Payable Automation, is launching its latest offering, Ascend Payments. This new feature enables businesses to streamline payment processes, enhance operational efficiency, unlock significant cost savings, and turn supplier payments into revenue-generating opportunities.

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Fidesic blog

APRIL 9, 2024

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

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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.

Insightful Accountant

APRIL 10, 2024

Accounting profession faces staffing shortages due to fewer graduates and an aging workforce. 42% of firms turn away work, 24% near burnout. First-time CPA exam candidates dropped by 33% from 2016 to 2021.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 11, 2024

The Institute of Management Accountants is examining the possibilities of artificial intelligence in the accounting profession while undergoing staff cutbacks.

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Gaviti

APRIL 11, 2024

Of all the data financial departments love to monitor, accounts receivable often tops the list. After all, it determines how much revenue your business receives. This, in turn, affects its ability to meet financial obligations, such as repaying business loans and making payroll. Is it time for your business to complete an accounts receivable analysis?

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Counto

APRIL 10, 2024

Startup Tax Exemptions: Unlocking Savings with Expert Strategies and Real Examples At Counto, we’re not just about numbers; we’re about making the complex world of taxes simpler for you. Today, we’ll have a closer look at startup tax exemptions, an essential piece of knowledge for every new business owner and entrepreneur. Startup Tax Exemption Scheme (SUTE) with Example Eligible for startups in their first three consecutive tax returns, the Tax Exemption Scheme for startups signific

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Advertiser: Paycor

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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Insightful Accountant

APRIL 9, 2024

New QuickBooks Online Payroll feature lets you quickly create and assign payroll items to multiple employees.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 9, 2024

A recent poll of U.S. and U.K. accountants has found that 59% say they use AI at work, and through AI have saved about 30 hours a week.

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Gaviti

APRIL 8, 2024

Anyone who’s worked in accounts receivables knows how valuable a good collections email template can be. Accounts receivable collections rely on clear communication with customers, both in delivering accurate invoices on time and ensuring those invoices get paid. An A/R collections email template supports quick and efficient communication between you and your clients.

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LedgerDocs

APRIL 11, 2024

As the famous saying goes “ you never get a second chance to make a first impression”. This is especially true when working with clients. How the onboarding process begins, sets the tone for the entire client relationship. From the initial contact to gathering necessary information and setting expectations, client onboarding that has been done with careful planning and attention to detail sets you up for success. 1.

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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

Insightful Accountant

APRIL 11, 2024

Taxpayers who can't pay their tax bill by the April 15, 2024, deadline shouldn't panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help taxpayers meet their obligations.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 10, 2024

The board imposed its largest-ever penalty of $25 million against KPMG's firm in the Netherlands, in addition to $2 million in fines against Deloitte's firms in Indonesia and the Philippines.

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Enterprise Recovery

APRIL 10, 2024

Is your business struggling with unpaid invoices or clients not paying on time? Many companies often turn to professional debt collection agencies for assistance when this happens. Before you hand over your delinquent accounts to a collection agency, it's important to understand their role and how they can help your business. Learn how to effectively prepare your business for working with a debt collection agency to recover outstanding payments.

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Billing Platform

APRIL 12, 2024

Showing no signs of slowing, a recent Statista report forecasted that the software as a service (SaaS) market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 7.33% (CAGR 2024 – 2028), reaching $374.50 billion by 2028. However, when it comes to managing recurring billing, revenue recognition, plan renewals, etc., companies doing SaaS billing face hurdles in achieving their full revenue potential.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

Accounting

Insightful Accountant

APRIL 11, 2024

The 'far west' was the only geographic region to suffer a negative net change in employment in March. Wholesale and Construction led the way in net job growth among all employment sectors during the same period.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Plus, Google is making massive changes to Chrome, AI-powered tax chatbots aren't performing well, and seven other things that happened in technology this past month.

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Accounting Tools

APRIL 9, 2024

What are Other Assets? Other assets is a grouping of accounts that is listed as a separate line item in the assets section of the balance sheet. This line item contains minor assets that do not naturally fit into any of the main asset categories, such as current assets or fixed assets. Examples of Other Assets There are several types of assets that can be included in the Other Assets classification.

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accountingfly

APRIL 11, 2024

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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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Accounting

Insightful Accountant

APRIL 10, 2024

Hotel Equities to implement NetSuite to help optimize business processes and improve visibility across its growing portfolio.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 9, 2024

The tax prep giant settled a proposed class-action suit that said it schemed to prevent employees from moving between corporate and franchisers.

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Accounting Tools

APRIL 6, 2024

What is the Accounts Receivable Aging Report? An accounts receivable aging is a report that lists unpaid customer invoices and unused credit memos by date ranges. The aging report is the primary tool used by collections personnel to determine which invoices are overdue for payment. Given its use as a collection tool, the report may be configured to also contain contact information for each customer.

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Jetpack Workflow

APRIL 11, 2024

Podcast Summary On this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello interviews Daniel Hood , the editor-in-chief of Accounting Today. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Daniel shares insights into the evolving trends in accounting firms and the push for advisory services. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the future of accounting and the role of technology in shaping the industry.

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