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Future-Proof Your Business with Strategic Financial Analysis

Accounting Department

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, it is crucial for organizations to future-proof their operations to ensure long-term success. One of the key pillars of achieving this is strategic financial planning and analysis. By efficiently overseeing your financial resources and utilizing data-driven insights, you can strategically position your business to manage uncertainties and seize emerging opportunities.

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Introducing US online bill payments, powered by BILL

Xero

US-based small business customers can now pay bills online, directly from Xero: no more logging in and out of multiple platforms or writing and sending checks. Im excited to share that you can now securely pay multiple bills at once and track payment statuses, without leaving the Xero platform. This new feature is powered by BILL, a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses.

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What is the CPA Exam? A complete guide.

Intuit

Table of Contents CPA Exam format CPA Exam eligibility requirements CPA Exam application and scheduling process CPA Exam fees and costs How to prepare for the CPA Exam CPA Exam scoring criteria Final thoughts The certified public accountant (CPA) exam, also known as the Uniform CPA Exam, assesses the core skills you need to become a public accountancy professional.

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Save Hours Each Week with GP's Master Posting Series (Your New AP Best Friend)

Fidesic blog

Let's talk about something that's been hiding in plain sight in Dynamics GP that could make your life a whole lot easier. If you're juggling accounts payable across multiple entities, you know the drill click here, post there, switch modules, repeat. it gets old fast. That's where Master Posting Series comes in, and Im usually shocked when I find out this isnt a more well known thing in GP.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Grant Thornton unites firms in US, UAE, Luxembourg, Cayman

Accounting Today

Grant Thornton Advisors is merging together more international firms in its network, adding firms in the United Arab Emirates, Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands.

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Reasons to come and visit Xero at Accountex London 2025

Xero

Nothing beats the buzz of Accountex! Its where industry leaders, cutting-edge exhibits, and insightful masterclasses converge, creating the perfect space to expand your knowledge and create lasting connections. This year, we’re bringing back our highly anticipated masterclasses, networking breakfast events, alongside a powerhouse team of Xero experts, all dedicated to helping you build a more efficient and profitable practice.

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​California Tax Changes in 2025: What You Need to Know

Stephanie Peterson

As we navigate through 2025, several significant tax changes have taken effect in California, impacting individuals, businesses, and specific industries.Here's an overview of the key updates:1. State Income Tax Rates Remain UnchangedCalifornia continues to implement a progressive income tax system with nine brackets ranging from 1% to 12.3%.Additionally, a 1% mental health services tax applies to taxable income exceeding $1 million, bringing the top marginal rate to 13.3%.2.

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Deadline for 2025 Best Firms to Work For applications set

Accounting Today

The window for participating in Accounting Today and Best Companies Group's annual ranking will close May 9.

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Supplier order management: How a furniture retailer automated order confirmation processing

Nanonets

Selling custom-made furniture in this age of mass production is not easy. But this mid-sized, Europe-focused furniture retailer was making it work. Their secret? Letting customers choose everything — from fabric choices to sofa leg styles, even down to the color of decorative nails. However, as sales grew, the made-to-order created a major problem.

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What careers can you pursue with an accounting degree?

Intuit

Table of Contents Why choose a career in accounting? 10 careers for people with a bachelor's degree in accounting Actuary Skills you'll need for a career related to accounting Consider a tax preparation career with Intuit A bachelors in accounting is a 4-year degree program that equips you with essential skills for a career in finance. Youll learn how to analyze financial statements, prepare taxes, and manage budgetsvaluable skills across a range of industries.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Preventing Costly AP Errors: Safeguarding Profitability Through Process Precision

oAppsNet

Accounts Payable (AP) may not always grab headlines, but for finance leaders and operational managers, it is the heartbeat of fiscal integrity. At oAppsNET, we recognize that small inefficiencies in accounts payable (AP) can compound into costly financial missteps. As a company rooted in digital transformation, we have seen firsthand how streamlined processes and automation can transform Accounts Payable (AP) from a potential vulnerability into a strategic advantage.

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Whistleblower Office looks to streamline claims

Accounting Today

In its first multiyear operating plan, the IRS Whistleblower Office laid out its priorities.

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Medical record automation: How a leading underwriting provider transformed their document review process

Nanonets

Life insurance companies rely on accurate medical underwriting to determine policy pricing and risk. These calculations come from specialized underwriting firms that analyze patients' medical records in detail. As healthcare digitization has surged from 10% in 2010 to 96% in 2023 , these firms now face overwhelming volumes of complex medical documents.

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How Bookkeepers Can Help You Budget for Uncertain Tariff Policies

Outsourced Bookeeping

In todays global economy, tariff policies can shift quickly, often with little warning. These changes can impact the cost of imported goods, disrupt supply chains, and create pricing volatility for businesses. For companies reliant on cross-border trade, navigating these uncertainties requires strategic financial planning. This is where bookkeepers step in as essential partners, helping businesses adjust and adapt through effective budgeting.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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HRMS Systems in Singapore: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know

Counto

HRMS Systems in Singapore: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know If youre managing a small team in Singapore, chances are HR isnt your full-time job, but it still takes up more of your time than it should. Processing payroll, calculating CPF, tracking leave, filing IRAS forms these arent just admin tasks theyre compliance risks if you get them wrong.

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Recession may reveal wave of Ponzi schemes

Accounting Today

As the odds of a downturn climb, one expert warns that it may result in the uncovering of so-far undetected fraud schemes.

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Back office automation for insurance companies: A success story

Nanonets

The Indian motor insurance market is currently valued at around $13.19 billion and is projected to reach $21.48 billion by 2030. While the industry continues to grow steadily, regulators have also issued strong mandates to insurers to improve their turnaround times and provide better customer experiences. For one of India’s biggest private insurers, which prided itself on a high claim settlement ratio, this meant finding new ways to streamline its back-office processes and reduce manual e

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Accounting Automation: How Your Firm Can Automate Key Tasks

Jetpack Workflow

According to a recent survey , 92% of accounting professionals say they spend too much time completing manual tasks jobs like data entry, client payroll, payment reminders, and bank reconciliation. Your team members could be devoting their time to higher-value activities. Thanks to artificial intelligence and other advances, todays accounting automation technology is better than ever.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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FundThrough Acquires Ampla, Strengthening its Digital-First Invoice Funding Solution

FundThrough

The leading fintech funding platform for SMBs secures a $25M Series B equity investment, led by Klister Credit Corp. HOUSTON and TORONTO April 22, 2025 FundThrough, the leading fintech invoice factoring platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced its acquisition of Ampla, the leading provider of financial technology solutions for consumer […] The post FundThrough Acquires Ampla, Strengthening its Digital-First Invoice Funding Solution appeared first on FundThro

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The evolution of accounting marketing

Accounting Today

AAM Hall of Famers August Aquila and Kristen Lewis examine the rise of marketing as a professional function in accounting firm -- and look ahead to where it's going.

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Top 8 SMART Goals and Cutting-Edge Technologies to Transform Accounts Receivable

Gaviti

In the rapidly evolving financial landscape of 2025, businesses are increasingly focusing on refining their accounts receivable (A/R) processes. Establishing clear, strategic goals and leveraging cutting-edge technologies are paramount for enhancing cash flow and ensuring financial stability. This article talks about the significance of SMART goals in A/R, outlines the top A/R objectives for 2025, explores essential technologies driving business accounts receivable transformation, and examines h

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5 Ways to Cut Payables Overhead | Real Dollars Saved Not Just Efficiency Gains

Fidesic blog

Most articles online about reducing accounts payable overhead are centered around automation, but we thought it would be helpful to offer a few tips that aren't just about improving efficiency, but can actually reduce tangible spending. Here are our five tips to truly cut payables overhead.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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2025 Crypto Tax Guide: Rules, Reporting & How to File

Fit Small Business

Cryptocurrency has changed the way we invest, transact, and earn. As a result, it presents unique challenges when it comes to taxation. The IRS views cryptocurrency as property, meaning its treated more like real estate or stocks than traditional money. Even though it offers exciting opportunities for financial growth, knowledge of crypto taxation is essential.

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Tennessee expands paths to CPA licensure

Accounting Today

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation backed by the Tennessee Society of CPAs adding an extra pathway to a CPA license.

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From Invoice to Payment: How Counto BillPay Streamlines Your Entire Accounts Payable Workflow

Counto

From Invoice to Payment: How Counto BillPay Streamlines Your Entire Accounts Payable Workflow Managing reimbursements, bills, and supplier payments shouldn’t slow your business down. Thats where Counto BillPay steps inan AI-powered platform that transforms your accounts payable process into one that’s fast, smart, and effortless. Whether you’re dealing with multiple companies, suppliers, or approval layers, Counto BillPay helps you stay in controlwithout the spreadsheets, email

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Days Payable Outstanding: How to Calculate Accounts Payable Days

Fidesic blog

In this post we start by defining days payable outstanding, then we explain why accounts payable days is an important metric to track. We will also explain the accounts payable days calculation and how to use the account payable days formula to track and report on your AP performance.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Top Remote Audit, Tax and Accounting Candidates | April 24, 2025

accountingfly

Top Remote Tax and Accounting Candidates This Week Are you in need of remote accountants? Accountingfly can assist you! Our ‘ Always-On Recruiting ‘ program allows you to connect with highly skilled and experienced remote tax and accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Here are some of this week’s top remote tax and accounting candidates.

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Baker Tilly merges with Moss Adams

Accounting Today

Billion-dollar firms Baker Tilly and Moss Adams have made their merger official, combining to form what promises to be the sixth largest CPA firm in the U.S.

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Why Community Association Leaders Are Investing in Integrated Accounts Payable Automation 

AvidXchange

The Community Association Management (CAM) industry has evolved rapidly in recent decades. Today, approximately 369,000 community associations serve 77.1 million residents, according to Foundation for Community Association Research a significant increase from just 10,000 associations and 2.1 million residents in 1970. With this growth, however, comes new challenges.

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Loan definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Loan? A loan is an arrangement under which a lender allows another party the use of funds in exchange for an interest payment and the return of the funds at the end of the lending arrangement. Loans provide liquidity to businesses and individuals, and as such are a necessary part of the financial system. Loan Terminology The terms associated with a loan are contained within a promissory note.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.