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Celebrating Global Bookkeeping Week

Xero

It’s Global Bookkeeping Week, an annual tradition that recognises bookkeepers from all corners of the globe and a worthy cause for celebration at Xero. From 6-10 November 2023, this dedicated week will see tens of thousands of bookkeepers take a moment to reflect on their incredible contributions to the small business community.

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Empowering Bookkeepers: A Feminist Perspective

Accounting Insight

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to recognize the pivotal role women play in various professions like finance, which is traditionally dominated by men. One subset of that field is bookkeeping, where women have been the backbone for centuries. So, what does this have to do with bookkeeping?

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The Difference between Bookkeeping and Accounting

SMBAccountant

Bookkeeping and accounting are often used interchangeably when describing a process of recording financial transactions for a business, but they are not the same functions. None of these tasks are done by bookkeepers. Cost accountants deal in allocating costs expenses to specific products, jobs, contracts, etc.

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Upgrading Your Traditional Bookkeeping with FP&A

AccountingDepartment

Every savvy business leader knows the value of having a well-run bookkeeping or accounting department. However, not everyone is aware of how important it is today to have a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team to help back their business with effective and accurate financials.

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Rethinking the Concept of the Employee: How Outsourcing Can Help Grow Your Accounting Business

Speaker: Dixie McCurley, Principal, Digital Advisory at Cherry Bekaert LLP

The very mention of the word "Outsourcing" is enough to send shivers down the employee spine. However, this gut reaction - while understandable - is merely based on misconceptions. Outsourcing does not necessarily mean mass layoffs and transplanting offshore.

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Alison Ball Named VP of Marketing at Bookkeep

CPA Practice

Bookkeep, an accounting automation platform for ecommerce and retail, has announced the hiring of Alison Ball as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Alison has created the playbook in our industry for how to engage, equip and empower accountants and bookkeepers. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Alison to Bookkeep.

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Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs: 8 Options Compared

Ryan Lazanis

If you’re a CPA firm looking to outsource your bookkeeping, you’ll want to check out this post on the 7 different options for outsourced bookkeeping for CPAs. Check it out: Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs Terminology Before continuing, there are 3 terms that I want to briefly define which will have an impact on the option you select.

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10 Pragmatic Guidelines to Inspire Trust in Your Accounting Firm During COVID Times

Speaker: Javier Goldin, Managing Partner at Goldin Group LLC

The accounting profession has been moving from transactional to advisory work. Advisory work is based on relationships and an ongoing dialogue. The pandemic has forced many firms into a remote environment. The implicit trust of a face-to-face interaction is gone.

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Managing Security Issues with a Remote Workforce while Continuing to Grow Your Practice

Speaker: Jim Bourke, Managing Director Advisory Services at WithumSmith+Brown

Accountants are the “Trusted Professionals.” As trusted professionals, clients “expect” us to deploy best practices around privacy and security. Most importantly they count on us to protect their data that they entrust to us. The recent pandemic forced change onto our profession.

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Change Your Mindset: The Key to Growing Your Accounting Practice

Speaker: David Bergstein, Chief Innovation Officer at Bergstein CPA

In the accounting profession, the post-COVID business model is surely on everyone's minds. Unmistakably, the way to forge ahead will look different than in years past. The biggest mistake that a majority of companies are making in regard to growth is holding onto old conventions, paradigms, and practices.

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Crafting Your Accounting Innovation Strategy

Speaker: Donny C. Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA

Tired of everyone telling you that you need to modernize your accounting operations, but not telling you how to actually do it?

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4 Steps to Building Your Client Advisory Services Practice With Passion & Purpose

Speaker: Amy Vetter, CEO of The B3 Method Institute

You’re passionate about what you do and that’s why you started or lead a client advisory practice. Combining your passion and your business can be both exhilarating and a struggle. Many professionals stumble into starting an advisory practice because of what they love to do.