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How this plasterer laid the foundations for a booming construction business

Xero

Since he was young, Johnno Green has had a penchant for construction. So one day when a guest speaker at his high school came looking for apprentice plasterers, he knew he’d found his break. Johnno cut his teeth working on residential builds before the Global Financial Crisis hit the housing market (and his employers), forcing a pivot into the commercial sector.

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Building Inclusion: Empowering confidence through religious accommodations

Intuit

Religion is often perceived as an off-limits topic for workplace discussion. At Intuit, we want to create an environment where our employees can feel comfortable talking about the things that are important to them, including what they believe. Our aim is to be respectful of people’s choices and support their practices. We have two faith-based employee resource groups (ERGs) that provide a community for their members while also offering valuable insight into the needs of our employees and how we

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Opportunity Cost Defined

Accounting Department

Opportunity cost is a concept in business that refers to the value of the best alternative forgone in order to pursue a certain action or decision. It is a crucial element to consider when evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of various options, particularly in business.

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Directions NA 2023 Recap

Fidesic blog

Directions North America is a conference for Microsoft Partners by Microsoft Partners. In preperation of this major event in the Dynamics Community, Fidesic hosted a series of Live Streams on LinkedIn. Let's recap.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's 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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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How apps can make it simple to take climate action in your business

Xero

More and more businesses are focusing on sustainability, and for good reason. Not only do many small business owners personally feel it’s important to play a role in protecting the environment, doing so is proven to have a positive impact on their bottom line. We understand that taking the first steps toward sustainability in your business can feel overwhelming.

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DevOpsDays Austin

ProsperOps

Join ProsperOps on the floor at DevOpsDays Austin taking place May 4-5 at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on the UT Austin campus. Visit us at our table to snap a selfie with ProsperBot, grab some cool swag, and discuss cloud cost optimization with our team! We’ll be raffling off a grand prize at the end of the conference you won’t want to miss!

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Key Features of Workday Accounts Payable Module

Ascend Software blog

Managing the accounts payable process is a crucial aspect of any organization's financial management. With a well-structured and efficient system, businesses can improve their cash flow, maintain better relationships with suppliers, and optimize their financial processes.

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What the future could bring for e-invoicing

Xero

When we look at a technology that has massive future potential, while already sitting firmly in the here and now, it’s hard to go past e-invoicing. The ability to send and receive invoices directly between accounting systems (and eliminate the need for manual, error-prone PDFs sent via email) offers some very exciting benefits. E-invoicing is in various stages of adoption around the world, with some governments either mandating or supporting it as a core part of the invoicing process.

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DevOpsDays Austin

ProsperOps

DevOpsDays Austin May 4-5, 2023 Etter-Harbin Alumni Center (UT Austin Campus) Get to know ProsperOps in our hometown at DevOpsDays Austin! Join ProsperOps on the floor at DevOpsDays Austin taking place May 4-5 at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on the UT Austin campus. Visit us at our table to snap a selfie with ProsperBot, grab some cool swag, and discuss cloud cost optimization with our team!

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Powering prosperity through customer-driven innovation

Intuit

Whether that means deploying next-generation digital strategies across Roblox and the metaverse, or partnering with viral YouTube star Mr. Beast , the NFL , or the LA Clippers for the team’s new technology-forward arena, the Intuit Dome , Intuit is meeting our customers where they are to find the solutions they need. We are deeply aware that economic opportunity is still not universally available.

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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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Accelerate Your Accounts Payable with Automated Invoice Processing

Ascend Software blog

In today's fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive. One area where businesses can make significant improvements is in their accounts payable (AP) processes, and automated invoice processing is at the forefront of this transformation.

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Six reasons to come and visit us at Accountex 2023

Xero

It’s nearly time for Accountex 2023, and we’re excited to see many of you across the two days. This is our tenth year exhibiting at Accountex, and the buzz of the event and opportunity to connect in person never gets old. It’s been a tough year for many of you across the accounting and bookkeeping industry – supporting clients through turbulent economic times, whilst facing your own challenges.

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Is Email Marketing Really Dead? Amiee Keenan Weighs In

Fidesic blog

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4 Ways Bookkeepers Can Increase Profit Margins From E-commerce Clients

The Successful Bookkeeper

Bookkeepers are the backbone to e-commerce businesses, keeping track of financial information and maintaining compliance. This puts you in the perfect position to boost profitability by offering additional value-based services. As a bookkeeper, you’re probably aware of the complex needs of e-commerce brands, and how this can be a unique opportunity to offer solutions catered to identified areas of need.

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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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Fixing QuickBooks Desktop Product License Errors

Insightful Accountant

When you can't install or register your product because your license or product numbers don't match your subscription or activation code.

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10 useful apps to help Kiwi small businesses kick off FY24

Xero

With FY24 officially upon us, now is the perfect time for small business owners to take stock, and look at what tools you can leverage to become more efficient and effective in the new year. All so you can spend more time doing what matters most. This is where the Xero App Store comes into play. With an ecosystem of more than 1,000 connected apps you can plug into Xero, they can help manage everything from automated invoicing and reporting, through to cash flow forecasting and financial service

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10 Signs Your Small Business is Ready for Accounting Services

CSI Accounting & Payroll

As a small business owner, you may think that you can’t afford an accounting service - and for many new businesses with low financial activity, this might be true. However, once you've established some growth, think about how long it takes to do your accounting activities on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. Is it still a valuable use of your time?

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A First Look at Our Long-Awaited Feature: Multi-Account Management

Dext

Our very own Head of Platform and Growth, Mustafa Roomi, shares some exciting and highly-anticipated product news. Hello, I’m Mustafa, and I head up our platform and growth areas as part of the Dext product team. I’ve been at Dext for just over six years, and announcing this brings me a whole lot of joy.

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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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Canopy Adds ChatGPT into the Mix

Insightful Accountant

The new function will be released in a beta mode with select customers on April 26 with the expectation of rolling it out to Canopy’s full customer base in May.

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How Finance & Collections Teams Can Help Their Companies Survive During a Recession

Gaviti

To effectively tackle a recession, it’s essential to understand the economic factors that contribute to it. In the recession we are currently experiencing, interest rates and inflation rates are playing a major role. This blog post will explore various strategies that finance and collections teams can adopt to better handle issues that might arise from these recent unyielding interest rate increases.

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Navigating an Audit by the Canada Revenue Agency: What Documents Are Needed?

LedgerDocs

Being selected for an audit by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), might leave you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and uncertain about what you need to do. Although the prospect of being audited may be scary and intimidating, having the right documents and information ready can help make the process smoother. The first thing to understand is that the CRA is entitled to review all financial records from the period under review.

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AI in Accounting: A Guide Written by Artificial Intelligence

Future Firm

Artificial intelligence in accounting is currently transforming the industry. In this article, you’ll: See concrete examples of how AI is currently being used in the profession How you can start using AI in accounting right now Understand the benefits and risks of AI Plus more… And by the way, since this article is about AI, the remainder of it, with our guidance, will be written by AI An explanation at the end of this article describes how AI was used to produce this post.

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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.

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IA Rewind: QuickBooks Desktop 2023 Product Summary

Insightful Accountant

September 6, 2022 was the day Intuit's QuickBooks Accountant Leader Ted Callahan announced as the release of the QuickBooks Desktop 2023 line-up to ProAdvisors and Accountants. Murph provided a summary of what's new.

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Digitizing Healthcare & Automating Healthcare document processing in 2023

Nanonets

The pandemic led to a steep increase in the adoption of digitization across sectors, including healthcare. With this new wave of healthcare innovation driven by healthcare digitization, healthcare organizations are exploring new avenues to improve their patient experience, reduce their costs and meet the rising expectations of healthcare professionals in one go.

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Accounting Fraud Indicator Signals Economic Trouble

Cloud Accounting Podcast

The M-Score is warning that the chance of fraud is the highest in over 40 years; Did KPMG fail to issue a critical audit matter for Silicon Valley Bank?; The spreadsheet apocalypse, revisited; Former startup founder charged by prosecutors for defrauding JPMorgan Chase; EY split fails; watch out for AI voice cloning scams; and more! Sponsors ShareFile - [link] Relay - [link] Client Hub - [link] Chapters (00:00) - Preview: Incentives to allow fraudulent users (00:52) - Introduction and welcome to

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How to set up users in QuickBooks Online

Reconciled Solutions

QuickBooks Online allows you to give multiple users access to your account. Here’s how to set up users in QuickBooks Online. Adding employees to your. The post How to set up users in QuickBooks Online appeared first on Reconciled Solutions.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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Warehouse Wednesday: erplain Inventory

Insightful Accountant

erplain offers B2B sales and inventory simplified for your small- to medium-sized business using QuickBooks Online.

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MTB Management Seamlessly Scales 50% with MineralTree

MineralTree

MTB Management is a fast-growing Taco Bell franchisee based in western Montana. Since becoming a MineralTree customer back in 2020, MTB has grown from eight to 12 locations and deployed MineralTree’s TotalAP platform across all of its 12 Taco Bell quick-service restaurants (QSRs). As a result, the team boasts increased operating efficiencies and stronger vendor relationships.

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Cash basis vs. accrual basis

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Bookkeeper Education Bundle Bookkeeping Guidebook The Difference Between the Cash Basis and Accrual Basis of Accounting The cash basis and accrual basis of accounting are two different methods used to record accounting transactions. The core underlying difference between the two methods is in the timing of transaction recordation. When aggregated over time, the results of the two methods are approximately the same.

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How to Identify What’s Draining Your Small Business Budget

Nolan Accounting Center

When you’re just getting started in the small business world, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all of the advice you’re given. Even if you’ve been in business for a while, it’s hard to know what will work and what won’t. In fact, even some experienced business owners tend to rely on outdated practices that yield little to no ROI. Many of these practices actually may be draining your small business budget.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.