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Want to include AI in your accounting course? Free AI in accounting teaching materials

Wendy Tietz

If you’ve been thinking about incorporating generative AI into your accounting courses but aren’t sure where to start, I have a resource for you. AI in Accounting Education: A Practical Guide for Educators and Students is a free PDF book you can use immediately in your classes.

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Tax Affecting: A Controversial Issue in Pass-Through Business Valuations

RogerRossmeisl

Tax affecting is one of the most debated issues when valuing interests in privately held businesses using the income approach. This term refers to discounting the projected earnings of pass-through businesses for hypothetical entity-level taxes. Unlike C corporations, pass-through entities — such as S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and sole proprietorships — don’t pay entity-level taxes.

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3 Strategies for Running a Well-Oiled Accounting Firm

Canopy Accounting

There’s no shortage of advice on how to grow an accounting firm, but very few leaders break it down like Jason Blumer. Drawing from decades of experience running his own firm and advising others through his community, Thriveal , Jason’s frameworks are clear, actionable, and grounded in what actually works for service-based businesses.

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A guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment

Wellers Accounting

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment is being rolled out in phases, here is a guide of what you need to know and action.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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Tax experts outline state-level uncertainty following federal tax reform

ThomsonReuters

The sweeping federal tax overhaul enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21), signed into law on July 4, 2025, may prompt states to reevaluate their tax codes – though many may delay action until 2026. According to Baker Tilly tax experts Shannon Bonner and Andy Whitehair, the timing and breadth of the legislation may pose significant obstacles for state governments and multistate taxpayers alike. “As the majority of states concluded their 2025 legislative sessions prior

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Growing pains at the highest-growth firms

Accounting Today

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Accounts Receivable Reconciliations: A Helpful Checklist for a Smooth Year-End Close

LSLCPAs

For many local government finance departments, reconciling accounts receivable (AR) can feel like an ongoing challenge. With accuracy and transparency on the line, getting it right is more than just a year-end task—it’s a year-round responsibility that ensures your books are clean, your audits go smoothly, and your leadership team has the data they need.

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How to simplify ecommerce accounting as you scale

Xero

Growing an ecommerce business is incredibly exciting, especially with dynamic new selling platforms emerging constantly. The prospect of more sales and new opportunities is a huge motivator: recent Capital One research shows that Americans spend an estimated $32 million per day shopping on TikTok, and Precedence Research has valued the global social commerce market at USD$1.2 trillion in 2024 (estimated to reach $19.8 trillion by 2034).

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Changes, challenges and opportunites

ThomsonReuters

Jump to ↓ Key provisions and changes Challenges and opportunities for tax professionals Planning opportunities Key takeaways from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has brought significant changes to the tax landscape, presenting both challenges and opportunities for tax professionals and their clients. As tax and accounting professionals continue to adapt to these developments, understanding the Act’s key provisions and their implications is crucial for

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Vulnerability is the new strength for firm leaders

Accounting Today

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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Expensify Expands Multicurrency Options

CPA Practice

The launch includes support for corporate card import from 10,000+ more banks worldwide, multilingual capabilities, Euro-based billing, international reimbursements in New Expensify, and beta access to the Expensify Card.

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Our Team Is QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certified – Recertification 2025

Shay CPA

We’re thrilled to announce that our entire accounting and tax team at Shay CPA P.C. has successfully completed their QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and Advanced ProAdvisor recertifications for 2025. This annual group training is more than just an exam—it’s an opportunity for us to learn together, share best practices, and stay ahead of the curve on the platform’s most powerful features.

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Bringing employment types and new leave units to all New Zealand payroll users

Xero

We’re updating Xero payroll for New Zealand to make it easier for you to manage leave and comply with New Zealand’s Holidays Act requirements. Features that were initially introduced for new Xero users in August 2024 will be rolled out to everyone using Xero payroll in New Zealand later this year. A conversion tool will be available in Xero to help you make the switch.

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The future accountant: Navigating AI, culture, and talent in tax firms

ThomsonReuters

Jump to ↓ The real problem: The talent crisis meets a changing profession The AI solution: Redefining the role of the future accountant The cultural shift: From risk-averse to innovation ready The competitive imperative: Why the time to act is now The implementation roadmap: How to build an AI-ready accounting firm The future of accounting is here As AI creates new opportunities for more strategic, engaging work, many accounting firms are finding it harder than ever to attract and retain the ta

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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IRS aims to streamline LB&I process

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Connecticut Accountant Gets Three Years in Prison for Stealing Thousands From Clients

CPA Practice

A New Milford accountant was sentenced on July 29 to three years in prison for stealing tens of thousands of dollars from clients, resolving three cases against him.

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How to Master MTD in 60 Minutes: The Practical Blueprint for Busy Accounting Firms

Accounting Web

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10 Benefits of Fractional CFO Services for Startups

BurklandAssociates

Startups that invest in finance early make better strategic decisions as they scale, and raise capital on stronger terms. The post 10 Benefits of Fractional CFO Services for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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How CFOs in tech are transforming indirect tax to a strategic asset

ThomsonReuters

As a tax, finance, or IT leader seeking to execute effectively and add strategic value in indirect tax and e-invoicing, you face a uniquely challenging environment. With resource shortages, cloud services, M&A restructuring, real-time taxation requirements and the fluid nature of jurisdictional changes, getting the job done can be near impossible.

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Tech news: SmartVault plans AI document management tool

Accounting Today

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IFRS Publishes Near-Ready Templates for Climate-Related Financial Statements

CPA Practice

The IASB worked with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to ensure that these examples work well with the ISSB’s sustainability-related disclosure requirements.

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Being active online is overrated – being relevant is what counts

Mark Lee

If you feel like you’re being guilt-tripped into posting more online, you’re not alone. Accountants everywhere are being told they “must” churn out content, show up on video, and flood LinkedIn with their thoughts – even if they’re not chasing growth or desperate for leads. But is that really necessary? Not always. And certainly not in the way you’re being told.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Sage Acquires AI-powered Expense Management Platform Fyle

Insightful Accountant

Sage, a leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announces the acquisition of Fyle, an AI-powered expense management platform that transforms how SMBs track and manage expenses.

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From burnout to breakthrough: How SurePrep and UltraTax changed the game for one CPA firm

ThomsonReuters

Jump to ↓ The challenge: Drowning in documentation The solution: SurePrep + UltraTax integration The results: Peace of mind and client growth A no-brainer investment When Josh Haislip took over his small CPA firm in Stanton, Texas, he knew he was inheriting more than just a client list. He was stepping into a world of 700 annual tax returns, manual work papers, and the kind of grueling tax seasons that leave practitioners questioning their career choices.

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Unlock value with gen AI adoption in finance and accounting

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The Future of Accounting: How Intuit’s AI Innovations Are Reshaping the Profession

CPA Practice

Embracing these and other innovations will allow you to deliver higher-value services, solidify their position as trusted advisors, and ultimately, drive greater success for their clients in an increasingly data-driven world.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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The Power of Standardization: How Accounting Workflow Templates Can Transform Client Requests, Tasks, and Communication

Canopy Accounting

Introduction: The Chaos of Inconsistency For many accounting firms, the biggest bottleneck isn’t the work itself—it’s the inefficiencies that surround it. Constantly chasing down client documents, responding to repetitive requests, and manually managing tasks creates a constant state of disorganization. This lack of structure often leads to frustration and delays, draining valuable time and energy that could be better spent on high-value activities.

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Inside Qount’s Approach to Practice Intelligence with Uday Koorella & Greg Pope

Insightful Accountant

In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, host Gary DeHart talks with Uday Koorella (Founder & CEO) and Greg Pope (CMO) of Qount, a practice intelligence platform designed for modern accounting firms.

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5 signs your tax department needs an agility makeover

ThomsonReuters

In business, “agility” isn’t just about speed and flexibility—it’s about developing and maintaining a proactive, responsive approach to the management of mission-critical elements to a company’s success. Without it, companies and departments struggle, sclerosis sets in, and adapting to change becomes increasingly difficult. For indirect tax (IDT) teams, a lack of agility typically manifests as an increasingly frustrating awareness that the inefficient methods and processes of the past are no

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IFRS gives examples of reporting climate uncertainties

Accounting Today

The examples show how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in their financial statements using climate-related examples as practical illustrations.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i