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In the face of disruption, the advisory industry is stronger than ever

Xero

Over recent years, the world of advisory has experienced a seismic shift. In the face of immense obstacles and equally great learnings, the profession is evolving. Why? Because, more than ever, accountants and bookkeepers are embracing change – and it’s propelling the industry forward. So what led us here? The past few years have seen small businesses lean heavily on their advisors to survive the pandemic’s ripple effects.

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Reasons Why 2023 is the Year for Client Accounting Services

Accounting Department

It’s common for business owners to feel stretched to the limit with the services they have. A common misconception is that implementing anything else will drain resources and strain current practices. Yet this isn’t necessarily the case — particularly regarding client accounting services (CAS). But why are these services so important? And why is 2023 the year businesses should consider implementing CAS into their strategy?

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6 ways to use GCP for free

FinOps in Practice

The use of cloud services opens up enormous opportunities for IT companies. It 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, it is important to use the capabilities of cloud services correctly because, over time, costs can increase and grow to significant sizes if not properly managed.

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4 Tips on How to Increase Productivity Using Your Microsoft 365 Subscription

Fidesic blog

Originally Published by Joseph Markovich at JCMAinc.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

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 With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable.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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Amazing Apprenticeships unlocks the power of apprenticeships for small businesses

Xero

In honour of National Apprenticeship Week , we spoke with Anna Morrison, the founder of Amazing Apprenticeships , a leading organisation in the education sector, working with schools, colleges and businesses of all sizes to tackle misconceptions and promote the benefits of apprenticeships. Starting out Bucking a family tradition of attending university, Anna leapt into the world of work with a temp job as a college receptionist, before rising through the ranks to take charge of employer-facing

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Accounts Payable Automation Does More Than Just Issue Payments

Accounting Department

While accounting software has been around for decades, many businesses still rely on manual processes within their accounts payable (AP) operations. Using a high-level software system like NetSuite for business operations, like accounts payables, provides small to medium-sized businesses opportunities to save money, reduce risk, and increase efficiency throughout the full AP process.

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Live Streaming with Fidesic Coming Soon

Fidesic blog

We are pretty pumped to be starting a streaming series on LinkedIn in the next few weeks. We are lining up guests from the Microsoft Dynamics Community to discuss “The Road to Directions”.

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How CommBank and Waddle, from Xero, are unlocking cash in unpaid invoices to help small business grow

Xero

Amid stubborn global inflation, tightening monetary policy and ongoing energy and supply chain impacts, it’s important for small businesses to look at how they’re managing their cash flow. Cash flow is king again and freeing up cash could be the difference for many in the year ahead. It’s likely many small businesses have a lot of capital tied up in receivables and inventory that they could turn into cash, something Waddle , a Xero company, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) are sol

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How to Harness the Power of Digital Marketing for Accounting Firms

Plooto

As technology has gotten more advanced and accessible, digital marketing for accounting firms has become one of the best ways to reach and service potential clients. From social media to podcasting, online marketing offers an effective way for accounting firms to build brand awareness and increase their visibility across multiple channels.

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Now You Have Only One Excuse

Insightful Accountant

If you're not participating in the Insightful Accountant Awards Program, you only have one excuse. you.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

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.

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5 Real-Life Examples Of Companies Measuring Cloud Cost Per Customer

CloudZero

At CloudZero, we advocate measuring every cloud cost metric that makes the most sense for your business.

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How to Build a SaaS Tech Stack That Produces Accurate Metrics

Sage Intacct

Knowing your cash and metrics can be the difference between winning your market versus having to do layoffs. CFOs who build the most flexible and robust SaaS tech stacks and adopt new tech sooner are more likely to thrive, even in a market downturn.

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4 Trends in Healthcare Payments for 2023

MineralTree

State of Healthcare AP The last few years have presented a perfect storm of challenges for finance teams working in healthcare. Those in the industry have been forced to deal with the combined business effects of economic uncertainty, the COVID-19 pandemic, hiring challenges , and supply chain disruptions. These circumstances have left the majority of healthcare organizations facing the same AP challenges.

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3 Ways to Guide the Swell of Entrepreneurs in 2023

Insightful Accountant

Intuit QuickBooks Partners Segment's Jeremy Sulzmann offers advice you can pass along to help guide today's entrepreneurs.

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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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Best practices for Kubernetes cost management

finout

Kubernetes has become the go-to solution for container management thanks to its easy management of complex microservice-based architectures.

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Important Financial Statements to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly

Enterprise Recovery

Financial statements are as important to business leaders as they are to investors. Working capital provides a financial snapshot of your business on the balance sheet - the difference between the company's current assets and its current liabilities. A cash flow statement offers insight into the expected cash generated over a certain period of time.

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What Is ERP Integration and How Does it Work With Business Process Automation?

NextProcess

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or NetSuite provides vital services to companies. With a good ERP system, your company can manage a variety of high-level business processes in one centralized software. Typically, an ERP gathers data from a variety of business activities all in one spot. For example, they can manage employees, distribution, inventory, financial processes, customers, and more from one software platform.

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See the '2023 State of Accounting Marketing Report'

Insightful Accountant

CPA Site Solutions' latest report provides essential insights into the current state of accounting firm marketing and where firms are headed in 2023.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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

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Understanding a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

Bookkeeping Express

Buying a franchise is an appealing first step toward financial success for many entrepreneurs. That result is not guaranteed, however; too many franchisees have found themselves unhappy or bankrupt because they didn’t fully understand the situation in which they invested. If you want to avoid that fate – and we’re sure you do – one of the key steps will be to obtain and analyze the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for any franchise you are considering.

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Accounts Receivable and Business Collections Trends for 2023

Outsourced Bookeeping

Accounts receivable and business collections are essential components of any business. As the year 2023 approaches, new accounts receivable trends and collection strategies will become increasingly important to ensure a healthy cash flow and financial stability. This blog will provide an overview of accounts receivable trends in 2023 and discuss ways businesses can take advantage of outsourced bookkeeping services to ensure efficient accounts receivable management.

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What You Should Know About Digital File Management

LedgerDocs

If your employees and associates are haphazardly uploading or filing documents without taking special care about where they are placed, then you need a file management system. Without one, every business and financial process results in extra time spent double-checking that everything has been filed correctly and that subsequent reports and records are accurate.

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QuickBooks Desktop 2020 to Sunset May 31, 2023

Insightful Accountant

Intuit will discontinue support, including add-on services for QuickBooks Desktop 2020, as of May 31, 2023.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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How Intuit is Going to Save Accounting

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Guest: Intuit Accountants leader Ted Callahan; The latest on QuickBooks Connect 2023; How to defend against ChatGPT stealing your job; Crypto lender Celsius used QuickBooks, too! Sponsors Relay - [link] LiveFlow - [link] Client Hub- [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] (00:00) - Thank you to our sponsor, Relay (00:26) - Intuit's "Prosperity Ladder" (01:04) - Introduction: Welcome Ted Callahan to the show

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Accounts Receivable and Business Collections Trends for 2023

Outsourced Bookeeping

Accounts receivable and business collections are essential components of any business. As the year 2023 approaches, new accounts receivable trends and collection strategies will become increasingly important to ensure a healthy cash flow and financial stability. Accounts Receivable and Business Collections Trends for 2023 This blog will provide an overview of accounts receivable trends in 2023 and discuss ways businesses can take advantage of outsourced bookkeeping services to ensure efficient a

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50+ DevOps Interview Questions To Ask In 2023

CloudZero

Building quality software is tough. Even automation requires skilled developers to make it work. Yet, good developers are in short supply. You could offer attractive packages, too. Think: hybrid working, breakfast burritos, and organic chicken wings every Wednesday.

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A Guide to Entrepreneurship

Insightful Accountant

If your clients are ready to pursue their dream by starting a business, here are some helpful tips you can offer to point them in the right direction.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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How to Build a SaaS Tech Stack That Produces Accurate Metrics

Sage Intacct

Knowing your cash and metrics can be the difference between winning your market versus having to do layoffs. CFOs who build the most flexible and robust SaaS tech stacks and adopt new tech sooner are more likely to thrive, even in a market downturn.

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What Every Bookkeeper Needs to Know About Productively Working From Home | The Successful Bookkeeper Blog

The Successful Bookkeeper

Ever since the pandemic began, remote work has become the status quo for bookkeepers. If you’re looking to make the most out of your WFH set-up, here’s how you can be more productive.

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Wanted: FinOps Program Manager

The FinOps Alliance

The FinOps Program Manager In the past year, FinOps has gained a solid foothold in the cloud space. Where it was previously necessary to champion the need for Cloud Financial Management and to invest in knowledge about the intricacies of cloud billing, it is now becoming more and more of an evidence to companies that have adopted the cloud. This is great, because that is the goal FinOps tried to achieve… right?

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FASB Votes to Draft New Standard to Measure Crypto Assets

Insightful Accountant

According to the vote, companies measuring the assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum would be required to use fair value accounting.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.