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Is it time to upgrade? Tips for changing accounting systems in 2025

Accounting Seed

Changing accounting systems can feel intimidating. Even if the legacy accounting system you currently use doesnt have the features, speed, or power you need, at least its familiar. Sometimes though, the benefits of switching to new software begins to outweigh the cost of learning a new system.

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Understanding Cash vs. Accrual Accounting

Withum

Moreover, cash basis accounting is not compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). GAAP mandates the use of accrual accounting, meaning businesses relying solely on cash basis accounting may face compliance issues.

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The Month-End Close Process: A Behind-the-Scenes Look for Business Owners

Basis 365

The CFO or controller typically oversees this process, ensuring that the statements accurately reflect the company's financial position and comply with relevant accounting standards. It involves locking the accounting system to prevent any further changes to the finalized figures for the month.

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Does My Accounting Software Meet DCAA Compliance?

Accounting Seed

Instead, DCAA audits check if your organization meets: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) And other government rules. You must verify your financial management meets DCAA standards regarding financial data security and accountability. These components require project accounting.

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Top 6 Benefits of Outsourcing Accounting Services for Your Business in 2025

Analytix Finance & Accounting

Accounting System Implementation Services As your business grows, you’ll likely use multiple software systems for various functions like sales, inventory, payroll, and project management.

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Tipalti buys Statement to add treasury automation capacities

Accounting Today

For many global businesses in todays economy, getting complete and instant cash flow visibility across bank accounts, systems, entities and currencies is very complex. All rights reserved.

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Rethink expense report workflows for company credit cards

Accounting Today

However, this task is better suited for Accounting, which has both the context and the expertise to ensure transactions are coded correctly. The breakdown in reconciliation When a manager declines an expense report, the associated card transaction remains unresolved in the accounting system. All rights reserved.