Mon.Jul 11, 2022

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Shimamoto: The old is new, and the new is unknown

Accounting Today

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How should small businesses balance artificial intelligence, automation and data privacy?

Xero

We recently held our fourth Xero Responsible Data Use Advisory Council meeting via Zoom with seven council members across four time zones to discuss the most important emerging trends around responsible data use for small businesses. How time has flown – we’ve nearly completed our first year of a council. The council includes myself, Samuel Burmeister of Tall Books (advisor), Laura Jackson of Popcorn Shed (business owner), Maribel Lopez of Lopez Research (analyst), Wyndi and Eli Tagi of WE Accou

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Tax reform had little impact on curbing CEO pay practices

Accounting Today

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Introducing start and end times in Xero Me

Xero

We’re really excited to share that in the weeks ahead, we’re rolling out new functionality in the Xero Me mobile app that will let employees record their start, end and unpaid break times. This new feature will help you keep accurate payroll records and save time on manual processes such as chasing timesheets or reviewing information before doing payruns in Xero.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Exit Opportunities: Quit Auditing and Start Influencing

Going Concern

£3,000 ($3,600) a month. That’s how much Tanvi Shah made in audit before she decided to quit Big 4 for good and make her social media side hustle a full-time gig. Insider has the details : Shah said that before giving up her corporate job, managing a side hustle felt like having a double life. She became aware that past managers were viewing her posts and that made her cautious. “It felt like I was Hannah Montana coming back from working and doing something completely opposite but I

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Why now is a great time to try new reports in Xero

Xero

Last year, we announced that we had started upgrading the technology that underpins the Xero platform, so our teams can build new features faster than ever before. Today, we’re excited to share that we’ve hit a significant milestone on that project when it comes to reporting in Xero. We’ve had two versions of our reports for a while now — the older version and our ‘new’ reports.

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Cost of Goods Sold and How to Calculate It

Intuitive Accountant

A business can ensure it earns a profit by knowing the exact income and expenses incurred to sell its products. DEAR Systems takes a look at how you do it.

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Why Your Firm Isn't Done Preparing for the Future

Accounting Web

Growth Why Your Firm Isn't Done Preparing for the Future.

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The Power of Potential

Intuitive Accountant

People who spot potential in others can help strengthen the arc of their businesses. Business Training Works' Kate Zabriskie offers 10 steps you can use to plant the seeds for success one person at a time.

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The Frontier: Crypto and blockchain aren't ready for prime time

Accounting Today

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Congratulations Robin Hall - Insightful Accountant's 2022 Niche Practice ProAdvisor

Intuitive Accountant

Robin Hall was named Insightful Accountant's 2022 Niche Practice ProAdvisor (for Software Customizations) and presented the award at Scaling New Heights in Orlando, FL.

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U.S. debt outlook boosted to stable as tax revenues climb

Accounting Today

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AvidXchange + Acumatica – New Integration means Streamlined AP

Intuitive Accountant

AvidXchange helps Acumatica users with a simple, streamlined and more secure way to process invoices and make payments.

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The global tax revolution for tech giants is delayed to 2024

Accounting Today

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan: How to Maximize Your Small Business’s Savings 

Patriot Software

In the United States, the most common type of retirement plan is the trusty 401(k). With over 60 million active participants and an estimated $7.3 trillion in assets, businesses of all sizes offer this type of plan to help their employees save for the retirement they deserve. However, not all 401(k)s are the same. While […] READ MORE.

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Arkansas society awards $58K in scholarships

Accounting Today

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Congratulations Marjorie Adams - 2022 Top QuickBooks Desktop Integrations ProAdvisor

Intuitive Accountant

Marjorie Adams was named Insightful Accountant's 2022 Top QuickBooks Desktop Integrations ProAdvisor during Scaling New Heights in June.

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IRS fingerprinting delays could lead to data exposure

Accounting Today

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Congratulations Alisha Raesz - Insightful Accountant's 2022 Up-N-Comer ProAdvisor

Intuitive Accountant

Alisha Raesz, Partner at Fourlane, Inc., was named Insightful Accountant's 2022 Up-n-Comer ProAdvisor.

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Getting progressive with technology

Accounting Today

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Four tips for planning an amazing Xerocon London experience

Xero

After nearly three long years, Xerocon London is back, and may not be quite as you remember it. With a swish new venue and a summer date, we can’t wait to welcome you – whether you’re a Xero user, or a cloud accounting enthusiast – back for two days of insights, inspiration and networking. . With a schedule packed with exciting things to do, from keynotes to exhibitors, breakout sessions and, of course, a much-anticipated party, you might be wondering how you can make the most of the event.

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Art of Accounting: Extra close scrutiny of engagements

Accounting Today

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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A Scientist's Formula to Scaling a $50M Business

GrowthForceBlog

6 min read. What do solutions to environmental tragedies ( including the Gulf Coast oil spill ) and a $50 million dollar service business have in common? Laurie La-Pat Polasko.

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How to Budget for Rising Costs of Living

Accounting Web

Clients How to Budget for Rising Costs of Living.

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Synder & Stripe: Complete Automation for Accounting and Reporting

Snyder

Wouldn’t you love a streamlined and simplified workflow? Of course, when we use dozens of apps in our day-to-day work, simplicity isn’t easy to come by. Each product we use is important to the overall flow and productivity of our operations, but if they each work in isolation it can create a clunky workflow, extra manual work, and leave us with less time to focus on growth.

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Communiquer avec les fichier dll

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Ces méthodes ne fonctionnent pas proprement si le OOBE n’est pas passé. Le message d’upgrade de Windows 10 apparaît encore au premier boot (si le device a accès à internet pendant cette phase) bien que Windows Update dbdata.dll n’a pas été trouvé dira qu’il n’y pas d’update à faire si on confirme l’upgrade. C’est surement car l’update de l’outil qui propose Windows 10 est poussé sur la fin du OOBE avant que Windows ne vérifie les clés d

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Equity Compensation in 60 Seconds

Withum

Equity can be complex. However, equity can be a considerable part of compensation packages and can take many forms, including stock options. Withum’s Founders and Tech Executive Services Team is here to help simplify equity compensation and explain some general tax considerations of several types of equity compensation. Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs).

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Why Clients Work With Me

FraudFiles

It’s important to think about why your clients work with you. It can guide your marketing efforts and it can help you refine your service offerings. My clients like the fact that what they see is what they get. I’m the forensic accountant who will do all the work on their project. They don’t have to worry about someone inexperienced learning the art of forensic accounting on their dime or possibly even botching their case.

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Is Selling on Shopify Profitable?

Snyder

The common question that every e-commerce merchant asks when setting up their Shopify store is whether selling on Shopify is profitable. The quick answer is: yes. If you just want to make your products available online or if you’re launching an online business, the ultimate goal of setting up a Shopify store would be to make a profit. However, to get accurate financial data about your Shopify store, you need to integrate it with the best accounting app for Shopify, allowing you to know how much

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Problems. What Is Your Plan?

RitaKeller

“Perhaps you don’t think it’s a problem worth solving. That’s important to bring up before we ask you if you have a plan.” – Seth Godin. A great post by Seth Godin about problems and having a plan to deal with the problem. First, your group of problem solvers needs to acknowledge if it is a problem (problems have solutions) or if it is simply a situation you have to live with.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.