2022

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How should small businesses balance artificial intelligence, automation and data privacy?

Xero

We recently held our fourth Xero Responsible Data Use Advisory Council meeting via Zoom with seven council members across four time zones to discuss the most important emerging trends around responsible data use for small businesses. How time has flown – we’ve nearly completed our first year of a council. The council includes myself, Samuel Burmeister of Tall Books (advisor), Laura Jackson of Popcorn Shed (business owner), Maribel Lopez of Lopez Research (analyst), Wyndi and Eli Tagi of WE Accou

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Deloitte launches artificial intelligence initiative

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How SaaS Companies Should Prepare for an IPO

Sage Intacct

Wow, an IPO is a massive milestone! It signifies that your company is a clear forerunner in its market and that it’s run and managed effectively. Going public is something a company’s leadership can be incredibly proud of.

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Atlassian stands with Ukraine

Atlassian

To our customers, vendors, partners, and investors: We are appalled by the actions of the Russian Government in its invasion of Ukraine. We condemn the actions of the Russian Government, and we stand with Ukraine and its people in their fight to maintain their freedom and sovereignty. This attack is unprovoked and a clear breach of the Geneva Convention.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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The Top 5 Harness.io Alternatives & Competitors (Updated 2022)

CloudZero

Harness.io is one of the most popular platforms today for automating continuous delivery (CD). The platform enables engineers to rapidly build CD pipelines (Harness Smart Automation), automatically verify code changes to reduce rollbacks (Harness Continuous Verification), and deliver enterprise-grade security (Harness Continuous Security) for teams of all sizes.

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QuickBooks Desktop Price Increase with 2023 Scheduled Release

Insightful Accountant

QuickBooks Desktop Pricing will increase with the scheduled release of the 2023 products.

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Xero announces CEO succession, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy appointed

Xero

I’m pleased to let you know t hat today we announced the appointment of Sukhinder Singh Cassidy as Xero’s new CEO, on 1 February 2023. Sukhinder will succeed Steve Vamos who after serving almost five years as CEO, is retiring from the role and plans t o return to his previous portfolio in business coaching and leadership development as an advisor, director and investor.

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Payroll history is launching in Australia

Xero

This week, one of our most highly requested product updates will be going live in Xero Payroll: payroll history. We listened to you, our customers and community, and will be launching the first stage of the feature in Australia – employee records. So, what does this mean? You’ll now have an easy-to-access audit trail of changes made within Xero by a small business owner, advisor or app partner.

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Changes to multi-factor authentication are coming for Australian customers

Xero

Over the last few years, our lives – and businesses across the world – have moved online at a rapid pace. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have followed and are using new, digital methods to target Australians. At Xero, we are custodians of your data and do all we can to protect the information held in your account. One of the ways we do this is through multi-factor authentication (MFA), a process designed to secure how you log in to Xero and verify it’s really you.

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Why AI could be a financial director's best friend during busy season

Accounting Today

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Deloitte: Climate change will cost $178T by 2070

Accounting Today

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IRS to target abusive ERTC claims

Accounting Today

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EY pays $100M SEC fine over CPA ethics exam cheaters

Accounting Today

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The keys to driving through change: It’s inevitable

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Trends in client documentation that make accounting easier and audits less painful

Accounting Today

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IRS expands crypto question on draft version of 1040

Accounting Today

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Artificial intelligence needs more intelligence

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Art of Accounting: 10 ways to better manage your time

Accounting Today

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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IRS adds options for electronically amending 1040s

Accounting Today

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IRS hires 4,000 employees to help with next tax season

Accounting Today

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IRS continued to delay business tax refunds from pandemic

Accounting Today

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Crowdfunding complexities may produce tax surprises

Accounting Today

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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IRS says improperly forgiven PPP loans are taxable

Accounting Today

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How accounting can adopt a ‘work smarter’ mentality through workflow automation

Accounting Today

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Crypto crater prompts new tax headaches

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AICPA names 2022 Outstanding Young CPAs

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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IRS audit rates plummet, especially for wealthy

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New CalCPA chairs plan to focus on diversity, education in accounting

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Colorado now accepts crypto for taxes

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A modern accountant’s guide to client accounting services

Accounting Today

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Travel and Expense Policy Success: Your Essential Checklist

Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.