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How to Turn a Shortage of Accountants Into an Opportunity for Businesses

CPA Practice

Later, I had the opportunity to adopt an AI tool to record invoices directly to the company’s accounting software, saving my team hours every month on manual data entry. The potential for accounting roles to require long hours for low compensation is not appealing to many possible entrants to the profession.

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CPE Webcast Dec. 12 – Transforming Sales Tax Compliance to Fuel Business Growth

CPA Practice

This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm ET Sponsor: Avalara Duration: 1 Hour Register Now This webinar is designed for accountants using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software. He has served as an advisor for accounting tech companies such as Intuit, Xero, Gusto, FreshBooks, and Expensify.

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Accounting is changing, and the world can't wait until 2026

Accounting Today

Accounting Accounting firm services Accounting education International accounting Career planning MORE FROM ACCOUNTING TODAY Technology XcelLabs launches to help accountants use AI Jody Padar and Katie Tolin debuted a training and technology platform, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs and CPA Crossings.

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Optimism declines among accountants

Accounting Today

accountants who advise small and midsized businesses are feeling less confident this year, according to a new survey. Between January and April, the net sentiment among accountants swung from a positive 19% to a negative 39%. Accountants are sounding an urgent alarm," said CPA Trendlines founder Rick Telberg in a statement Wednesday.

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RSM announces $1B agentic AI investment

Accounting Today

By Chris Gaetano 9h ago Accounting AICPA, NASBA recognize top CPA exam performers Eleven accountants were given the Elijah Watt Sells Award, granted to those who earn a cumulative average score above 95.50 across four sections of the exam.

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Accounting Software Maker UBCC Acquired by Pioneer Accounting Group

CPA Practice

Universal Business Computing Company (UBCC), a provider of high-volume, high-productivity software for accounting and payroll professionals, today announced the purchase of all of its stock by Pioneer Accounting Group , based in Seattle, Washington.

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Vulnerability is the new strength for firm leaders

Accounting Today

I said, I can fix this; Im a CPA — this is what I do. By Michael Cohn July 22 Audit PCAOB revokes Hong Kong firm's registration The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned Centurion ZD CPA & Co. I fix things. For the next two years, I left it up to me," he said. Bad decision."