Cherry Bekaert

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Our “Year of Efficiency” podcast series recently featured four key areas in which technology company CEOs and CFOs should focus on in the continual quest for improved business processes and substantial growth. By uncovering these growth strategies, we can help ease these concerns while propelling a technology business to new heights.

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Airbase

AUGUST 11, 2023

As a result, more and more finance teams now realize the advantages of a continuous close, sometimes called a “rolling close.” It also allows finance teams to answer the question, “How am I doing against the budget right now ?” Why are strategic finance leaders rethinking their approach to closing the books? And why now?

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Airbase

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Praveer Melwani, Head of Business Operations and Finance at unicorn company Figma, has experienced this fast growth firsthand. I pitched my role as, ‘Let me put arms around the finance and accounting infrastructure.’” The impact of finance on company growth. Hiring for scale. What outcomes should we be thinking about?”

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Small business leaders wear many hats. They’re immersed in finance and accounting, sales and marketing, legal compliance, hiring, and much more. AI has the potential to enable these leaders to complete more tasks in less time, freeing them up to focus on business strategy. In 2022, finance teams overlooked $1.6B

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Here’s some news from the labor market that’s both good and bad for CPA firm leaders and other employers of accounting and finance talent. Most accounting and finance managers (87%) are already facing challenges finding skilled professionals for hire, according to Robert Half’s latest Demand for Skilled Talent report. The downside?

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Menzies

APRIL 12, 2024

INVESTING IN INNOVATION The UK is the fourth most innovative country in the world, according to the latest Global Innovation Index, and the Government’s Industrial Strategy is aiming to increase spending on R&D by 2.4% This approach will improve access to the finance needed for R&D activities.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The GenAI initiative builds on CPA.com’s efforts to help practitioners successfully navigate technology’s impact on driving business model transformation and the evolution of practice areas. “We and not just the theoretical possibilities for their specific practice needs,” said Kacee Johnson, VP, Strategy & Innovation, CPA.com.

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CPA Practice

JULY 5, 2023

Every corporate tax and finance function should have a five-year plan, even the ones that have undergone or are undergoing a transformation, say tax executives from Big Four firm EY. And according to a recent EY survey of 1,600 CFOs, heads of tax, and finance professionals across 32 jurisdictions, some have chosen to do so.

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Summit CPA

MARCH 21, 2024

At any size and level of growth, long-term financial strategy and day-to-day financial monitoring are vital to the health of a business. Failure to conduct due diligence in finance and accounting most especially impacts the long-term performance of small businesses and start-ups.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 11, 2024

Bringing together an expanded, integrated portfolio of solutions and technology partners, the practice helps businesses navigate technology- and data-related opportunities and leverage digital innovation to streamline operations, manage cost and risk, and accelerate growth.

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Airbase

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this volatile environment, finance leaders struggle to find the right balance between funding growth and protecting capital, and many have had to adjust that balance quickly to reflect market realities. Strategy shifts in an uncertain market. Some businesses might even require a weekly check. A seismic shift.

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CPA Practice

JULY 25, 2023

Accounting for Climate Resilience is the last in a series of four interactive “ Accounting for” briefs focused on sustainability and business. The resource’s launch highlights the important role professional accountants have to play in this context. Dr Jeremy Osborn, FCMA, CGMA, CPA (Aust.),

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CPA Practice

APRIL 10, 2024

FloQast, a finance and accounting operations platform provider created by accountants for accountants, has announced the successful closure of its Series E funding round, raising $100 million. billion, underscoring its position as a leader in the accounting and finance technology sector.

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Acterys

MARCH 13, 2024

Navigating Corporate Performance Management (CPM) needs has become a strategic force for businesses eager to harness data for insightful decision-making. Experience unparalleled integration, analytics, and planning capabilities designed to propel your business forward.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 28, 2024

Seventy-one percent of business executives said they were at least moderately concerned about potential privacy, ethical or accuracy risks associated with the use of Generative AI tools, with 42% expressing significant concern. companies who hold executive and senior management accounting roles.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

More than 80% of businesses are currently planning to increase overall investment in workforce development in 2024, according to a new survey from RGP, a global consulting firm. businesses in the year ahead. Meanwhile, one in three businesses are planning to increase investment in reskilling and upskilling current employees.”

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CPA Practice

MARCH 4, 2024

companies that do business in California (not just those with a physical presence in California). companies doing business in California with over $1 billion in total annual revenue, not just revenue from California, with no exclusions. These laws apply for both private and public U.S.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Most small businesses are feeling optimistic about growth in 2024 and their ability to expand over the next 12 months. Our survey of small business sentiment and cash flow data paints a deeper picture of the sentiment and overall health of small businesses today,” said Cory Kampfer, Co-President of Small Business Lending at OnDeck.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With nearly 50 million Americans losing their jobs earlier this year and 11 million still unemployed nearly 10 months after the pandemic began, the reality of being forced to do more with less is being felt in every corner of almost every company, including the finance department. TaxConnex is a trusted partner in sales tax compliance.

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Anders CPA

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This awareness of your agency’s true value can inform negotiations and business decisions for transition planning, a possible sale or merger and securing financing. A thorough valuation will capture the value of intangible assets, providing a more comprehensive picture of the agency’s overall business value.

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Withum

APRIL 9, 2024

In this article, we will explore the pivotal role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in preparing businesses for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). M&A transactions cannot be effective if an ERP strategy is not well thought out and implemented.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 22, 2024

Our new Global Minimum Tax expert solution enables CFOs and tax leaders to collect, aggregate and analyze fragmented data and supports the end-to-end tax process, providing vital insights for tax strategy planning.”

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Basis 365

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the bustling world of business, financial statement profits may grab the headlines, but it's cash flow that keeps the lights on. Accrual accounting is important for many reasons when analyzing the performance of your business but your income statement profit is not the same as your cash flow. Unpacking the Basics: What is Cash Flow?

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Going Concern

MARCH 21, 2024

FT: Under the plan, Deloitte’s main business units will be cut to four — audit and assurance; strategy, risk and transactions; technology and transformation; and tax and legal — from the five the firm has had since 2014. The post Guess the AI Told Deloitte to Restructure Its Entire Business appeared first on Going Concern.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 15, 2023

Registration is now open for an executive management course, jointly developed by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and AICPA & CIMA, that’s designed to give accounting and finance professionals the skills necessary to lead their organization’s response to sustainability issues. AICPA & CIMA’s global head of ESG.

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Shay CPA

APRIL 24, 2024

And as the recent wave of tech layoffs continues crashing upon people, you might be formulating an exit strategy. If you transition to a small business, you can likely take on a larger role. And you stand to see some serious financial gains if you get equity, then help the business scale. Sound appealing? Sound appealing?

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Employers in both camps are trying multiple strategies — and often competing fiercely with each other — to attract and retain top talent. Without question, the finance and accounting profession has some significant talent challenges. million open roles in the United States on the last business day of August. Meanwhile, 3.6

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 17, 2023

As a result, finance leaders find their departments squarely in the spotlight—keeping a closer eye on their balance sheets, taking fewer risks, and focusing more on efficiency and value over growth. Despite these pressures, finance leaders looking to staff up are facing difficulties. Almost half anticipate hiring challenges or delays.

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Cherry Bekaert

AUGUST 2, 2023

Listen to Chase Wright , leader of our Accounting Advisory practice, and Graham Michitsch , Accounting Advisory Senior Manager, as they discuss how the accounting and finance back office is an essential function of a company, and why awareness of the underlying process is just as important as adopting new technology.

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Menzies

JANUARY 29, 2024

Navigating the post-Christmas slump can pose significant challenges for businesses, especially those in the hospitality and leisure sector. Read on to discover strategies for maintaining your company’s financial health and successfully navigating seasonal variability. Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By Sandy Petty, CPA, CGMA, PHR, SHRM-CP Determining the right pricing strategy for advisory services is a science and an art. It involves an understanding of your clients’ unique needs, the complexities of their business, the value your firm is offering and bringing to the table, and the competitive landscape.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

AICPA & CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, are rolling out Career Launchpad , an artificial intelligence-guided program for students interested in accounting and finance. The global offering provides valuable insights and guidance to kickstart careers within the profession.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 10, 2024

Professionals newly joining the workforce in 2024 can expect an active hiring market, according to research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. Be realistic, flexible and rehearse negotiating with a trusted mentor or friend with experience in the business world. Find the best culture fit.

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 6, 2023

From financial planner to investment banker to business analyst, there are many roles to consider if you find yourself looking for something new. If you’re looking to transition out of the accounting profession, consider entering an adjacent industry like finance or banking, or perhaps working directly for a corporation.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The importance of efficient cash flow management cannot be overstated for small or rapidly growing businesses. Effective accounts payable strategies not only streamline the payment process but also contribute significantly to better cash flow management. One critical aspect is the management of accounts payable (AP).

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