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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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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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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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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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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Attn Firm Leaders: No One Wants to Work at Your Stupid, Ugly Office Park

Going Concern

Collaboration. Culture. Fancy new open offices. The occasional free sandwich. Firms continue their desperate attempts to lure people back into the office, not too aggressively though as they know if you push people too hard on remote work they will leave. To any firm leaders plotting your next “how can we get people back into the office” campaign who may be reading this, pay attention. r/accounting on the NYT article Lonely Last Days in the Suburban Office Park.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: KPMG Doesn’t Care; Audit Partners on Inflation; Record Payouts | 7.11.22

Going Concern

KPMG’s global leadership has been accused by staff of failing to act on written complaints about the conduct of the chief executive of the accounting firm’s business in the United Arab Emirates, writes Financial Times. ICYMI: 950 PwC UK partners scored £1m payouts, a first for any Big 4 firm, and The Guardian made sure to point out that despite the record-breaking partner pay, firms have…some issues : The record payments have come despite PwC – like its rivals in the big four, Deloitte, EY

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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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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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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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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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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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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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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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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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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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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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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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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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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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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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How to Budget for Rising Costs of Living

Accounting Web

Clients How to Budget for Rising Costs of Living.

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Tax reform had little impact on curbing CEO pay practices

Accounting Today

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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

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

Accounting Today

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.

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The global tax revolution for tech giants is delayed to 2024

Accounting Today

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Arkansas society awards $58K in scholarships

Accounting Today

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IRS fingerprinting delays could lead to data exposure

Accounting Today

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Getting progressive with technology

Accounting Today

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.