Sat.Nov 11, 2023 - Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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Optimizing Spending for Improved Profitability

Accounting Department

As a small and medium-sized business (SMB) owner, managing your cash flow and expenses is crucial to keep your business afloat and profitable. But in today's ever-changing business landscape, controlling costs is easier said than done.

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Top 5 Financial KPIs for Business Strategy

Invoicera

A strong business strategy is like the game of chess, where KPIs make every move easy. No doubt, in this competitive world, standing out is difficult. But what if you have a business strategy that makes it possible? Decisions that can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving. But how can you ensure your choices are the right ones?

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How to Conduct a Cash Flow Analysis

MineralTree

Conducting a cash flow analysis is an integral part of running a business — dedicating time to this process can mean the difference between barely surviving and thriving. However a cash flow analysis is only as valuable as your ability to understand and interpret the results. By assessing your cash inflows and outflows, you can gain valuable insights into your organization’s financial health, helping you make informed decisions to sustain and scale your operations.

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Why 2024 will be the year of generative AI for investment accounting

Accounting Today

While it initially garnered attention for its creative applications in content and image generation, the true potential of generative AI lies in its ability to unlock new ways of thinking in the business world.

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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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Common Financial Ratios to Analyze Your Business’s Health

Nolan Accounting Center

As a small business owner, it’s important to be aware of the financial health of your business. One of the most powerful tools to help you analyze your business’s health is financial ratios. These ratios provide you with valuable insights into the performance, profitability, and overall financial stability of your business. Nolan Accounting can help you track the financial ratios of your Southeast Wisconsin business.

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Transforming GovCon Accounting with Technology

Accounting Department

The government contracting sector is highly regulated and requires strict compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) regulations. With ever-evolving regulations and a complex accounting system to manage, the government contract (GovCon) industry has a steep learning curve for small and medium-sized contractors.

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Art of Accounting: Managing strategic growth

Accounting Today

Strategic growth requires a plan, execution and something new to present to potential clients.

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We’re introducing eInvoicing to Xero in the UK

Xero

Many governments around the world are introducing eInvoicing as a way to drive digitisation of the small business economy, with some regions even mandating its use. While it’s still early days in the UK, we expect that eInvoicing will eventually become a global best practice standard and a natural part of the cloud accounting process. Today, we’re excited to share that we are the first major small business accounting software company to launch eInvoicing in the UK.

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It's the Holiday Season and Time for a Workplace Secret Santa! | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 6 of our podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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Intuit QuickBooks Unveils New Product Innovations at QuickBooks Connect that Help Accountants Drive Small Business Growth

Insightful Accountant

Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) introduced new innovations at QuickBooks Connect to serve accountants and small businesses via QuickBooks online ecosystem.

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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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IRS will receive 30M more 1099-Ks

Accounting Today

Thanks to the lower threshold, the service expects to receive about 44 million 1099-Ks in 2024, up from about 14 million.

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How artificial intelligence can help save accounting

Blake Oliver

I'm published in the Journal of Accountancy! You can now read my article, "How artificial intelligence can help save accounting," on the JofA website. ? Highlights include: Insights on how GPT is reshaping routine accounting tasks. A look at AI's potential to mitigate staffing issues and reduce burnout. Examples of AI's applications in accounting and their impact.

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How AP Automation proves the case for Shared Services

Cevinio

How AP Automation proves the case for Shared Services Shared services are a tried and trusted way of consolidating a wide range of services across a business to introduce operational synergies and bear down on costs. Although Shared Service Centers (SSCs) create value they do not generate revenue which means their contribution is often overlooked. This passive view of shared services is a barrier to renewal and innovation.

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New Sage Intacct Features Give Deeper Insights and Automation to Help Drive Better Business Decisions

Insightful Accountant

New Sage Intacct release extends capabilities to consolidate financials for complex ownership structures, improve project management, integrate ministry financials, improve 1099 e-filing and respond to governance expectations

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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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The perils and pitfalls of transfer pricing

Accounting Today

Microsoft's recent embroilment with the IRS highlights the dangers of this tax strategy for multinational companies.

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How to Choose the Right Pipeline Management Tools for Tech-Savvy Sales Managers

Nanonets

Introduction Hey Sam! Ever felt like you're juggling too many balls in the air, trying to keep that sales pipeline flowing without a spill? In the ever-evolving world of sales, where targets loom large and time is of the essence, it's crucial to have the right quiver of tools at your disposal. But here’s the deal—finding the best sales pipeline management tools isn't just about staying ahead; it's about revolutionizing your approach.

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6 Ways to Seize Market Opportunities with Metered Billing

Billing Platform

While the terms are typically used interchangeably, there are a few subtle differences between usage-based billing and metered billing – the most significant being in how charges are calculated. Usage-based billing calculates charges based on how much of a product or service is used. Whereas metered billing uses the amount of time customers use the product or service.

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Fostering Exquisite Enterprises for a Thriving Future: Introducing the winners of Xero Beautiful Business Fund and State of the Industry Report

Insightful Accountant

Xero unveils the recipients of the prestigious Xero Beautiful Business Fund and present an insightful State of the Industry Report. Join us as we delve into the world of fostering exceptional enterprises.

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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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The best small-biz acct'g software, and other tech stories you may have missed

Accounting Today

Plus, Google wants you to ditch passwords, and eight other things that happened in technology this past month and how they'll impact your clients and your firm.

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9 Must Watch Movies/TV Series For CPAs and Accountants in 2024

Ace Cloud Hosting

CPAs and accountants play an integral role in the functioning of every small and large business. With multiple tasks, work for these accountants can get hectic at times. Watching movies.

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Medical Debt: An American Struggle

RevCycle

Why do Americans have so much medical debt ? There are several reasons why Americans have so much medical debt. One reason is that the cost of healthcare in the United States is very high. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average American family spent $28,166 on healthcare in 2020. This is much higher than what people in other developed countries spend on healthcare.

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Bring the Temperature Down on Year-end Payroll Reporting

Insightful Accountant

For the next few months, accountants are fielding calls and emails with a tinge of desperation around payroll books that are a mess and reporting deadlines that seem impossible to meet. Let’s bring some peace to this process.

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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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AICPA approves revised tax standards

Accounting Today

The American Institute of CPAs is rolling out some changes in its tax standards that will take effect in January.

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How Much Does QuickBooks Cloud Hosting Cost?

Ace Cloud Hosting

Understanding QuickBooks cloud hosting pricing is as complex as a game of Monopoly – it can seem confusing and intricate with no clear path to success. However, it doesn’t have.

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How to Survive Public Accounting and the CPA Exam

Cloud Accounting Podcast

CPA Exam prep rockstars Peter Olinto and Roger Philipp join Blake and David to discuss the evolution of the CPA Exam over time, the importance of making studying entertaining, and challenges facing the accounting profession like public accounting burnout. Both Olinto and Philipp believe competition between CPA review courses drives innovation and helps students pass the exam, and they aim to make studying engaging through humor, memory techniques, and technology.

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Debunking Common Myths about DCAA Compliant Timekeeping

Insightful Accountant

Navigating DCAA compliance can be daunting for contractors. Misinformation and myths add to the confusion. In this article, we debunk common myths about DCAA compliant timekeeping.

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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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IRS promises improvements with extra funding

Accounting Today

Commissioner Danny Werfel and Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins discussed the enhancements the IRS has been making thanks to the additional billions of dollars of funding.

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Quotes, Estimates, Bids, Proposals: What’s the Difference?

Invoicera

Confused between quotes, estimates, bids, and proposals? Well! Not only you, but many get. All the terms sound similar, and that’s why we often make the mistake of using the wrong term in the wrong place. Bids, proposals, quotes, and estimates have different meanings and their usage differs for every industry & business. If you are a business, using the wrong terminology can negatively impact the reputation, and might create trust issues with clients.

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Ep. 242: Tim Hedley and Shari Littan - Building Trust in Sustainability Reporting

IMA's Count Me

Welcome to Count Me In, with your host, Adam Larson. In this episode, Adam is joined by Tim Hedley , the Executive in Residence at Fordham University and Shari Littan , Director, Corporate Reporting Research & Thought Leadership at IMA. Join this thought-provoking discussion as they delve into the importance of internal controls, the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting, and the challenges and benefits organizations face in adopting sustainable business practices.

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New ProAdvisor Training and Exams Available

Insightful Accountant

Intuit is "All In With ProAdvisors", so 'New' ProAdvisor training and certifications have just been released. Intuit will offer a QuickBooks Training and Certification Bootcamp in early December.

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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.