Accounting Department
AUGUST 6, 2024
As a business owner, you can face various challenges, from any direction. From staffing woes to cash flow issues and the ever-growing threat of cybercrime, you’re constantly juggling risk and reward to keep your business afloat.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 5, 2024
Beverage giant Coca-Cola said that it will pay the very old debt, but it is still appealing.
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Xero
AUGUST 8, 2024
Managing accounts payable is a crucial part of doing business, but paying the bills can be time-consuming and inefficient. So we’re on a mission to make it easier. We’re excited to announce that, over the next few months, we’re making some enhancements to the way you manage bills in Xero. These updates will help small businesses to streamline their end-to-end accounts payable process, saving time and gaining efficiencies.
Intuit
AUGUST 9, 2024
The work of data scientists isn’t easily understood. Their work begins with laying a strong data foundation to perform robust data explorations followed by employing a set of mathematical techniques and experiments to deliver durable benefits. But it is not just the promising nature of their work. The environment in which they thrive empowers them to create meaningful experiences for customers and see impact in the business world.
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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.
Accounting Department
AUGUST 8, 2024
In today’s competitive market, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face the challenge of making strategic decisions with limited resources. One area that often gets overlooked in this equation is Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). While it might sound like something reserved for larger corporations with extensive budgets, FP&A is crucial for SMBs aiming to maximize their potential and secure a competitive edge.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service is paying out more claims for the Employee Retention Credit program even as it gives the claims greater scrutiny, and is moving the moratorium on processing new claims from Sept. 14, 2023 to Jan. 31, 2024.
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Fidesic blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
In the realm of Accounts Payable (AP), performance is not just about doing more work; it's about working smarter. These improvements are measured by key performance indicators (KPIs), which not only showcase your team's effectiveness but also pinpoint areas ripe for enhancement. If you're aiming to elevate your AP efficiency, understanding and optimizing these KPIs is crucial.
Intuit
AUGUST 8, 2024
5 classes to learn personal finance skills In recent years, experts have noticed a gap in the education system. Recent graduates might be ready for their chosen career path, but do they have the personal finance skills they need to thrive in adulthood? In the US alone, only about 50% are financially literate—meaning they reasonably understand money management concepts such as budgeting, saving, and investing.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 9, 2024
Accounting tech space sees major acquisitions this week; Bitwave releases Data Fusion tool for digital assets; TaxValet gains B-corp status; and other accounting tech news.
Xero
AUGUST 8, 2024
“So many parents that we’ve talked to over the years want to shop secondhand, but they find the process time-consuming and frankly, quite overwhelming. We wanted to make it easier for them and make the sustainable choice, the easy choice,” said Nicole Boynton, co-founder of Hand Me Up , an ecommerce platform for second-hand children’s clothing that she started with co-founder Kara Livingston in San Antonio, Texas.
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.
Fidesic blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
In the realm of Accounts Payable (AP), performance is not just about doing more work; it's about working smarter. These improvements are measured by key performance indicators (KPIs), which not only showcase your team's effectiveness but also pinpoint areas ripe for enhancement. If you're aiming to elevate your AP efficiency, understanding and optimizing these KPIs is crucial.
Cevinio
AUGUST 7, 2024
Explore the best practices for modernizing your AP invoice process.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 9, 2024
DMJPS launches Be Greater Scholarship to celebrate 75th anniversary; Weaver adds three to transaction advisory services; and more news from across the profession.
Xero
AUGUST 7, 2024
We’re officially on the countdown for Xerocon Nashville at Music City Center over August 14 and 15. And this year, we’re proud to have filled our exhibitor floor with some of the best and most loved apps for accountants, bookkeepers and small business owners alike. No matter what business needs or challenges you’re looking to solve, you’ll have over 50 exhibitors to meet and talk to, and many apps from the Xero App Store to try out for yourself.
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.
Nanonets
AUGUST 9, 2024
Introduction We’ve all asked Alexa to play a song, or Siri to call someone, or ChatGPT to answer our questions. It’s quite fascinating how technology has advanced to a point where it can understand our intent and give us context aware responses. But what exactly is the technology behind all of this? Large Language Models (LLMs) are AI systems that can understand human language, and also generate context aware responses based on it.
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 5, 2024
Insightful Accountant has released the training schedule for its Be Insightful Premium Content and Training program for the rest of the year.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 9, 2024
The proposal, under the Financial Data and Transparency Act of 2022, will make financial data more accessible, uniform and useful to the public.
Compleatable
AUGUST 9, 2024
“We have 14 schools using Compleat, each primary and secondary school can easily buy online with our suppliers including Amazon Business and YPO using Integrated Online Buying… “…Finance have real-time visibility of the status of all purchases and invoices across our schools…” – James Rant, Finance Director of Red Kite Learning Trust Download Testimonial The post Red Kite Learning Trust first appeared on Compleat Software.
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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.
Enterprise Recovery
AUGUST 9, 2024
Navigating the financial landscape of business operations can be daunting, regardless of the company's size. From small startups to large corporations, financial challenges constantly require careful planning and strategic decision-making. Whether managing cash flow, setting financial goals, staying compliant with taxes, or planning for growth, businesses must proactively address these challenges to ensure long-term success and sustainability.
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 8, 2024
What is really going on with QuickBooks Desktop? Fourlane is offering a new webinar series to explain all of the changes with QuickBooks Desktop.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service said Friday that Connecticut will be the latest state to join the IRS Direct File program for free tax preparation.
Compleatable
AUGUST 9, 2024
“With iCompleat we have achieved this, saving a huge amount of time on invoice processing, while also granting greater visibility and process compliance across departments “…I would happily recommend iCompleat to any finance team in the Education sector…” – Terry Harding, School Accountant at Milton Abbey School Download Testimonial The post Milton Abbey School first appeared on Compleat Software.
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.
Billing Platform
AUGUST 5, 2024
Are you starting a new business or launching a new product? Then you should know what your customer acquisition cost (CAC) is. Simply put, the definition of CAC is the cost of acquiring a new customer to your business. Regardless of your industry, acquiring customers underscores the success of your business. The metric is used in a variety of industries, but is most commonly used among SaaS and other subscription-based organizations.
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 4, 2024
QuickBooks Online users are experiencing cost processing issues when inventory items have histories of 25-thousand or more transactions.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 8, 2024
Claims for the Residential Clean Energy Credit averaged $5,084 per tax return.
Accounting Tools
AUGUST 8, 2024
How to Account for Foreign Exchange Foreign exchange accounting involves the recordation of transactions in currencies other than one’s functional currency. For example, a business enters into a transaction where it is scheduled to receive a payment from a customer that is denominated in a foreign currency, or to make a payment to a supplier in a foreign currency.
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.
Accounting Fun
AUGUST 9, 2024
Years ago I heard a great story that accountant Keith Lawrence assured me was true. He had taken an initial phone call from someone wanting help with their tax. After a brief conversation Keith invited them in to meet with him to see if he could help (and to see if he wanted to take them on as a client). On their arrival the 'client' looked around and expressed a little surprise that the office was smaller than he'd expected.
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 7, 2024
Current IRS focus areas include renewable energy tax credits, corporate stock repurchase taxes, and cryptocurrency transactions. But, with the upcoming election, accountants and tax professionals are anticipating more widespread regulatory changes.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 6, 2024
As the pipeline dries up, 83% of senior leaders report a talent shortage this year, up from 70% in 2022, with 10% this year saying it's worsening.
Accounting Tools
AUGUST 8, 2024
What is the Employer FICA Match? The employer FICA match is a requirement for an employer to remit to the government double the amount of social security and Medicare taxes withheld from employee pay. This means that the employee is paying half of the amount remitted, and the employer is paying the other half. The FICA acronym refers to the Federal Contributions Insurance Act, which is the law that requires these matching payments.
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.
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