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Streamlining Talent Acquisition for Small CPA & Bookkeeping Firms: Includes Checklist

The Successful Bookkeeper

For small CPA and bookkeeping firms with fewer than five employees, the decision to outsource can be transformative. It offers access to specialised skills, cost savings, and scalability during peak seasons. However, a significant concern that often lingers is, "How can I quickly onboard the right Outsource resources?". In this article, we will explore the crucial aspect of effective onboarding and integration of Outsource accounting professionals, emphasising the need for a swift and seamless p

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IRS slashes PTIN fees

Accounting Today

The service is reducing the annual cost of a Preparer Tax Identification Number after a court ruled that the charge was too high.

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How to think like a cyber criminal to protect your business

Xero

Over the last 12 months, millions of customers around the world have been impacted by some of the biggest data breaches in history. As a small business or advisor working with sensitive personal and financial information every day, the stakes are high. If your business or practice experienced a data breach, it could have a serious impact on your livelihood.

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ADC Gets AMPLIFIED in Detroit at EO XCentric!

Accounting Department

Our second Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) event of the year, EO XCentric, took place in Detroit this week and ADC's Shawn Marcum, fresh off of EO Alchemy, set out to rock Detroit and spend some time with all of the great event attendees.

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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Partners Sessions to See - Summit NA 2023

Fidesic blog

Dynamics Communities Summit NA conference is just around the corner. We’re pretty pumped to connect with the community in person. Here are some of the great sessions in which our friends and partners will be speaking. Check them out.

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Accounting and tax needs to address ransomware costs

Accounting Today

Neither the IRS nor Congress has specifically addressed the tax deductibility of ransomware payments made to hackers, nor has FASB.

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Avoid These Common Budgeting Mistakes for Your Business

Accounting Department

Budgeting is crucial for any business that wants to succeed in the long term. As a business owner or CFO for a small to medium-sized business, you may have experienced the challenges of creating and implementing a budget.

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Accelerate your career path inside Intuit

Intuit

How did you get your start in the technology space? I earned degrees in computer science and computer engineering, and I started working for a well-known company as a development manager. I enjoyed the challenges, but I wanted to be part of a team that offered more stability. That’s when my Intuit story begins. I was thrilled to be part of the company, using my skills to focus on location data and improving the lives of our customers’ employees by helping them track their time.

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IRS employee union relieved after gov't shutdown averted

Accounting Today

The National Treasury Employees Union expressed a sense of relief after lawmakers in Congress unexpectedly managed to pass a stopgap spending bill.

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How beating the digital drag can help fuel your small business growth

Xero

From your local plumber and barber, to your favourite cafe, these small businesses sit at the heart of our communities. They are the ones driving jobs, economic growth and a place for people to come together. These smallest businesses — those employing up to nine people — make up 15% of the UK’s turnover, and provide over a quarter of jobs. But despite this, a “digital drag” is holding the smallest firms back from reaching their full potential.

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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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Making Sense of the Economic Noise with Liz Wilke in CPA Trendlines

Blake Oliver

The economy these days is a bit like listening to talk radio - lots of conflicting voices making big claims. So I turned to economist Liz Wilke, Chief Economist at Gusto, to get an expert read on where we're headed. I recently spoke with Liz on an episode of The Accounting Podcast. Despite the economic rollercoaster of the past year, she offered reassuring and level-headed views.

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How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact the Accounting Industry?

Ace Cloud Hosting

Artificial intelligence, a technology that’s been more than just a buzzword in recent years, has laid its foot in the accounting industry. Think about it—every day, we use tools with.

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Where the bad tax pros go

Accounting Today

The worst five states for tax preparer scams averaged more than 32 million reported scams in 2023.

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Xero UK Roadshow 2023: Bringing practice efficiency to you

Xero

We’re excited to be coming to a city near you with the Xero UK Roadshow, bringing you the latest updates in Xero. From fresh features to the latest industry trends, there’s so much on offer to help you run your practice more efficiently so you can do more of the things that really matter. We’ll be visiting six cities between 31 October and 22 November 2023: London: Tuesday 31 October Bristol: Thursday 2 November Birmingham: Tuesday 7 November Belfast: Thursday 9 November Edinburgh:

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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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BatchMaster for QuickBooks – Introduction

Insightful Accountant

Murph delivers the first part of a series on BatchMaster software for use with QuickBooks, which can bring your products to market faster and cheaper, while reducing overall costs and complying with your industry’s regulatory mandates.

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Passwordless Authentication: The Future of Securing Access for Accounting & Bookkeeping firms

The Successful Bookkeeper

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of online accounts and the protection of sensitive data have become more critical than ever. This holds particularly true for accounting and bookkeeping firms in the United States, entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding confidential client information. While traditional password-based authentication methods have been widely utilized, they are increasingly susceptible to various security threats.

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IRS warns about art donation scams

Accounting Today

The service is cautioning taxpayers against claiming exaggerated deductions for purported donations of artwork, as it sees a rise in such schemes.

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Designing Your Cloud With Failure In Mind

CloudZero

Implementing any cloud development project can be tricky, and frustrating. Especially when you are pressured with time, reactive approaches, or cost-saving scenarios.

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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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A Comprehensive Guide to KPI Utilization and Automation

Cevinio

Driving Excellence in Accounts Payable: A Comprehensive Guide to KPI Utilization and Automation In the realm of corporate finance, maintaining a competitive edge is paramount. One area where this is particularly true is Accounts Payable (AP). The efficiency of AP operations can significantly impact an organization’s financial stability and overall prosperity.

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We’re Going to the Schools & Academies Show 2023!

Compleatable

The news is out- Compleat Software will be exhibiting at the Schools & Academies Show 2023! This year’s show will be held on the 22nd November 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham, and will see more than 3,000 attendees from a range of backgrounds, including representatives from schools, academies, MATs, local authorities, central government, specialist charities and the wider education sector.

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IRS makes progress on implementing Inflation Reduction Act

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service has been working hard to implement the dozens of tax provisions contained in last year's Inflation Reduction Act, according to a new report.

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The Top Cloud Cost New From September 2023

CloudZero

When it comes to September’s cloud cost news, cloud-based organizations will have to take a little bit of sour news along with the sweet:

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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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Bill Unveils Accountant Console for Accountant Partners

Insightful Accountant

The new financial operations platform for SMBs integrates category-leading solutions across accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and spend and expense management.

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We’re Going to the Schools & Academies Show 2023!

Compleatable

The news is out- Compleat Software will be exhibiting at the Schools & Academies Show 2023! This year’s show will be held on the 22nd November 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham, and will see more than 3,000 attendees from a range of backgrounds, including representatives from schools, academies, MATs, local authorities, central government, specialist charities and the wider education sector.

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The Leadership Files: Jennifer Leary

Accounting Today

The chief of CLA shares the importance of empathy, authenticity and drive.

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How Catalyst Plus Successfully Recouped $10,000 for a Client with the Help of Dext

Dext

About Catalyst Plus Julie-Anne Ellem, better known as Jewlz, is a powerhouse in the Australian accounting industry. Starting her career at a young age in Sydney, she’s come a long way from her small-town roots.

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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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The Pros and Cons of a Family Business

Insightful Accountant

While there are a number of dynamics at play, it is how you handle these situations that go a long way in determining if a family business is right for you. Bryan Cytron and Scott Cytron of Cytron and Company explain.

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How to Calculate Costs for Your Trucking Company

CSI Accounting & Payroll

Staying profitable in the transportation industry is a challenge these days, whether you're in freight or specialized trucking. Without a proper way to track and control operational expenses for your trucking company, you run the risk of going out of business. One way to gauge profitability is to calculate the cost per mile for each of your trucks. That way, you’ll have a better understanding of your expenses when it comes time to charge your customers.

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Taxpayer interest in IRS direct filing may be 'overstated'

Accounting Today

Taxpayers' eagerness to use free software provided by the service to file their taxes may be exaggerated because of the way a survey was designed.

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Straight Talk on Accounting's Big Issues with Dr. Sharon Lassar

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sharon Lassar, Ph.D., CPA, and Director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Denver, shares concerns and perspectives on CPA licensure, including the resistance to changing the 150-hour requirement, the challenges of online learning and potential cheating, the impact on the value of the CPA designation, and the need for leadership and action from organizations like the AICPA and NASBA to address these issues and improve the profession.

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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.