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Basic Accounting for a Small Business: Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics

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But the most important aspect of any business is accounting. All small business owners need to be familiar with basic accounting and bookkeeping, as it gives them a clear picture of the state of their finances, allows them to make informed business decisions, and lets them react to any adverse changes faster. What is accounting?

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Docyt Combats U.S. Accountant Shortage with the Launch of Docyt University

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Docyt , a provider of AI-driven accounting automation technology, has launched Docyt University as a free resource for accountants and other financial personnel to train and become certified on the latest advanced AI accounting tools. faces an accountant shortage that will continue to worsen if not proactively addressed.

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CPA Firm Managing Partner Weighs in on How to Rebuild the Talent Pipeline

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How to fix the crumbing talent pipeline in the accounting profession is a topic on the minds of many people these days. And it popped up at a session during the first day of the 2023 Unique CPA Conference, “Bridging the Gap,” in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, IL, on Tuesday. You don’t have to be a CPA. It’s not glamorous.

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Client Accounting Services: What is CAS in Accounting?

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The accounting industry has undergone some serious technical changes due to technological advancements but first and foremost due to a global pandemic. Accounting firms have been forced to drastically change working environments and the way they work, as well as reconsider the services they provide. Contents: 1.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Morale Is Suffering After Layoffs; Ignoring Audit Quality? | 3.11.24

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We’ll be doing an article shortly, in the meantime here are some quotes from INSIDE Public Accounting : Bob Cedergren, MNCPA board chair added, “I can tell you from my own experience, through conversations with colleagues throughout the country and the members of the MNCPA, that we have a significant shortage of CPAs.

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Gaining More Value with Virtual Accounting

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The end of the year is a great time to review your accounting practices. Here are some of the ways you can benefit from outsourced accounting services. Virtual Accounting Is More Than a CPA. Many smaller businesses only have a CPA that handles their tax return. Having an internal accounting team usually costs more.

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What to Look for in an Accountant

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Accounting and tax software have made it possible for small businesses to get along without having an in-house accountant. Depending on the business’s complexity and the owner’s appetite for accounting tasks, small businesses can thrive for years with just an occasional phone call with an accounting software’s customer support line.

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