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Accounting Technologies: The 2023 Annual Guide

Ryan Lazanis

For kicks, here’s the oldest Xero screenshot that can be found on record (from 2007): Here are some tips to leveraging cloud computing in accounting: Tip 1: Become Cloud Accounting Certified Master the popular cloud accounting systems , like Xero or QuickBooks Online, by becoming certified on their platforms.

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Accounting Automation: The Definitive 2023 Guide

Ryan Lazanis

Will Accounting Automation be Enough to Replace You? The answer depends on your ability to adapt to the changing world of accounting. A report by Oxford University concluded that there was a 99% chance that tax preparers’ jobs would be automated and a 98% chance that it will happen to bookkeepers and accountants.

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How To Start a Bookkeeping Business in 2022 [Step by Step]

Ryan Lazanis

There are four reasons why I recommend taking the time to set up a productized service at the outset: 1) It’s easier to get prospective clients by marketing your accounting and bookkeeping services as a complete solution versus marketing it as a commodity (ex: bookkeeping and accounting work).