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Finding a mentor: When, where, and how

Intuit

A mentoring relationship can help technology professionals at any stage identify new growth opportunities, gain perspective on the challenges they face, and build a network of support as they advance. That’s especially important for women and other underrepresented groups in tech, who often face structural disadvantages and lack a sense of belonging at work.

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Business Tax Deadline 2024: Things You Should Know This Tax Season

Ace Cloud Hosting

Tax season 2024 has begun. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expects businesses and individual taxpayers to file over 168 million returns before April 15. Read on for a detailed view.

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How To Get Vendors To Pay On Time, Every Time

The Successful Bookkeeper

After providing great services, it's really frustrating not to get paid on time, isn't it?

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8 Ways to Use AI in Financial Services  

AvidXchange

This year, artificial intelligence (AI) played a pivotal role in revolutionizing how businesses operate. It’s significantly transformed operations, strategies and customer interactions across industries. Due to their ability to process vast amounts of data rapidly and accurately, AI applications are particularly well-suited to the financial services industry.

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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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How to Solve Real-Life Problems of Bank Reconciliations (With Examples)

Nanonets

Bank reconciliation is the process of matching the company’s cash ledger with the bank statements. The objective is to scrutinize each transaction and identify any errors or potential fraud. The two ledgers generally don’t match due to factors such as bank fees, interest, outstanding checks, and deposits in transit. These discrepancies must be accounted for in a bank reconciliation statement to represent the current financial position accurately.

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IRS offers guidance on tax credits for EV charging stations

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury released information on tax incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations and where they can be located.

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How to Make Money Online: 5 Financial Jobs You Can Do from Home

Intuit

Table of Contents Tax and Bookkeeping Side Jobs You Can Do From Home No Experience, But Want to Get Into Accounting or Finance? Tips for Making Money Online Conclusion Whether you’re on the lookout for a new side hustle, working from home provides many opportunities to earn money online. Finance and accounting in particular offer plenty of convenient and profitable online jobs from home that you can complete with a computer and some basic office supplies.

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Fidesic Features Spotlight: Invoice Payments

Fidesic blog

Looking to digitize vendor payments? Fidesic’s vendor payment solution is your best tool for paying invoices out of Microsoft Dynamics GP and BC.

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IRS and Treasury give businesses reprieve on digital asset reporting

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department told businesses they won't have to report on the digital assets they receive until regulations are issued.

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Rolling Forecasts To Help Business Owners Stay In The Know

Accounting Department

It has been said that human capital is an organization's most valuable asset in today's climate. However, managing your financial assets is the ultimate responsibility of the company leadership. Without sound financial planning and asset management, a business can't thrive. And, ultimately, your human assets will suffer. Forecasting is an essential part of the equation.

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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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The Ultimate Guide to CPA Jobs: Everything You Need to Know

Intuit

Table of Contents What Is a CPA? CPA Jobs and Specializations CPA Job Description How to Become a CPA CPA Job Outlook CPA Job Salaries Remote CPA Jobs Freelance CPA Jobs Available Jobs for CPAs at Intuit Entry-Level CPA Jobs What is a Certified Public Accountant’s job? CPAs are accounting professionals who work in a variety of finance-related roles.

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What are invoice approval workflows and how can they be optimized?

Cevinio

What are invoice approval workflows and how can they be optimized? A well-defined invoice approval workflow structure is a cornerstone of streamlined Accounts Payable (AP) operations. It is pivotal to have a detailed understanding of what the workflow structure is and how it can be made as efficient as possible. From automating approvals to pinpointing crucial triggers, we’re here to guide you through the essential steps of invoice approvals.

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Congressional leaders agree on tax extenders deal

Accounting Today

The chairs of Congress's two main tax committees announced a deal to extend a number of expired tax credits and tax breaks, including the expanded Child Tax Credit.

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Dynamics User Group Meetups: Building Connections and Community

Fidesic blog

This past Tuesday, February 13th, members of the Fidesic team participated in the Grand Rapids Q1 Dynamics User Group (DUG) meetup at The High Five GR event space. During this meeting, members discussed relevant topics to Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power Platform, and shared experiences and challenges as Dynamics users.

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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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Another Look at Dryrun

Insightful Accountant

Murph takes 'another look' at Dryrun, financial forecasting and scenario modeling software that integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero and other platforms.

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QuickBooks Cloud VS Desktop: Which one to Choose?

Ace Cloud Hosting

QuickBooks is a premium accounting application that is widely used across multiple industries. Many businesses have used it traditionally for the past few years through on-premises desktops. But the growth.

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IRS issues guidance on religious exemptions from business e-filing

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service offered information about how business owners can avoid electronically filing their income tax forms if it violates their religious beliefs.

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Top 10 Accounts Payable Best Practices 

AvidXchange

Accounts payable (AP) is a critical function within any business. AP staff ensure the company’s bills are paid, and they create reporting that is essential for financial forecasting. To make sure your AP department is operating at an optimal level , consider implementing these accounts payable best practices. 1. Enter Invoices Promptly Enter invoice data into your AP system without delay upon receipt.

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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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QBO Advanced Revenue Recognition Enhancements

Insightful Accountant

QBO Advanced has made enhancements to its revenue recognition feature to provide even more sophisticated functionality to users who must comply with GAAP's ASC 606 standard.

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2024: Your Year to Shine in Patient Experience

RevCycle

The year is 2024, and the patient experience has never been a more vital component of RCM. Patients are no longer passive recipients of care; they’re informed consumers who demand a positive and seamless experience. To thrive in this new era, medical facilities must prioritize patient experience like never before. But where do you start? Fear not, fellow healthcare heroes!

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New Jersey CPAs pitch accounting careers to high school students

Accounting Today

Over 60 members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs visited 65 high schools in the Garden State last fall to tell students about accounting careers and how to become a CPA.

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Top 15 Tax Season Tips For Busy Accountants That You Haven’t Heard Of

Ace Cloud Hosting

The tax season is not far away. Like every year, the tax preparers are gearing up to beat this hectic time by eliminating any chink in their armor. So, as.

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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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Soon To Be Released: QuickBooks Solopreneur

Insightful Accountant

Intuit will soon introduce another versions of QuickBooks Online for solopreneurs who need more than QuickBooks Self-Employed but less than QuickBooks Simple-start.

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12 Steps to Improving the Accounts Payable Process

MineralTree

Optimizing the accounts payable (AP) process involves more than paying vendors on time — it’s also about maximizing efficiency and accuracy with every outgoing payment while managing cash flow to maintain a healthy business. That’s why many AP teams are turning to automation and digitization to eliminate tedious, manual tasks, reduce human error, and ultimately streamline the AP process.

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State and local tax cases bear watching in 2024

Accounting Today

Companies and state tax authorities are embroiled in court cases that could have a major impact on how states handle taxes on digital advertising, online sales and transfer pricing.

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14 Tips for Preventing and Managing Cash Flow Challenges 

Nolan Accounting Center

Cash flow has been widely heralded as the “lifeblood of business.” Jack Welch, former General Electric CEO and author stated, “If I had to run a company on three measures, those measures would be customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and cash flow.” Noted management guru Peter Drucker said pointedly, “Entrepreneurs believe that profit is what matters most in a new enterprise.

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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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Oracle NetSuite Analytics Warehouse Driving Retail Growth

Insightful Accountant

Retailers are unlocking their data to drive growth with the AI-powered insights delivered by NetSuite Analytics Warehouse.

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Functional currency definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Functional Currency? A functional currency is the currency used in the primary economic environment where an entity operates. This is the environment in which an entity primarily generates and expends cash. You should consider the following primary factors in determining an entity’s functional currency: The currency that primarily influences sales prices (usually the currency in which prices are denominated and settled).

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A $78B business and child tax-break bill advances in US House

Accounting Today

Congress moved one step closer to enacting $78 billion in business and child tax breaks Friday, although election-year politics add risk to the legislation's prospects.

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AI for Accountants - Exploring RightWorks Spark

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Blake and David meet up with TJ Lewis and Aaron Van Ruler from RightWorks about their new AI tool called Spark, built specifically for accountants on top of ChatGPT. They discuss how Spark helps accounting professionals by providing industry-specific content, tools, and assistants to enhance efficiency and expertise. TJ and Aaron also share details on Spark's capabilities, roadmap, and potential integration with other RightWorks products.

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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.