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Administration for not-for-profit organisations

Accounting for Good

The post Administration for not-for-profit organisations first appeared on ACCOUNTING FOR GOOD.

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Boomer’s Blueprint: A trusted business advisor’s guide to the Four Cs

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Zoho Assist – A Remote Support Software Synopsis

Intuitive Accountant

Who said Murph cannot cover more than one technical topic in a single month? Here, he takes a look at remote support software, also starting this month. Zoho Assist is the first in his sights.

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No innocent spouse relief for payroll taxes

Accounting Today

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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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Tax Guide for Small Businesses: How Much Should You Save for Taxes?

MazumaBusinessAccounting

Running a small business has its pros and cons. It can be incredibly freeing to be your own boss, but doing your own self-employment taxes? That can be intimidating. All businesses need to pay annual taxes. If your small business expects to owe more than $1,000 in federal taxes, you’ll also need to pay quarterly taxes. There are several ways to calculate how much (and when) you need to pay.

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SEC chair Gensler calls for stronger audit rules on SOX anniversary

Accounting Today

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SEC tip line was meant to stop another Madoff. Is it working?

Accounting Today

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Your Favorite Accountants in Pop Culture | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

Have you ever wondered how the rest of the world views your job? Entertainment can sometimes give us a peek through that window. Usually, when we want to plug into TV or movies, it’s to escape our daily lives. But, sometimes, it can be fun to watch shows about our lives, especially our work lives! There’s shows about doctors, lawyers, IT teams, journalists, government officials and a myriad of other professions.

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SSH co-MP Stan Lazar mourned by colleagues

Accounting Today

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Deloitte Has Calculated the Tangible and Intangible Value of the Roman Colosseum Because of Course They Did

Going Concern

Deloitte got their calculators out and put a dollar value on The Colosseum of Rome, the largest amphitheater built during the Roman Empire, the largest standing amphitheater in the world today , and top Italian tourist destination. Despite listening to Tiziano Ferro for 20 years, my Italian sucks so here’s Google’s translation of the newly released report : The Colosseum contributes 1.4 billion euros per year to the Italian economy (in terms of contribution to GDP) as a tourist-cultu

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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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Fine-tune your workflows

Accounting Today

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Mass Exodus at KPMG or Just a Day Ending in Y?

Going Concern

Meanwhile, in the Asia-Pacific (India, we think)… Twelve years ago my esteemed former colleague Caleb Newquist got clowned for calling six resignations at KPMG NYC an exodus so we’ll refrain from warnings about skies falling down for now. The post Mass Exodus at KPMG or Just a Day Ending in Y? appeared first on Going Concern.

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AICPA asks Congress to include disaster relief break in retirement bill

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How to Adapt Your Pricing for Inflation

GrowthForceBlog

5 min read. We are indeed in the midst of inflationary times. In June the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics measured the inflation rate rising to 9.1%, a new 40-year high. [1].

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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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Outsourcing accounting functions can benefit government entities

Accounting Today

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Leveraging Automation for Customer Credit Scoring

Lockstep

In today’s economy, it is essential to be able to allocate credit where it is needed most. This means that businesses need to have accurate and up-to-date information about their customers’ creditworthiness. While nearly 60% of U.S.-based B2B sales are paid using customer credit, knowing how much credit to extend and to which customers is of dire importance.

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How Can SMEs Control Cloud Scale to Minimise Cost?

Accounting Insight

In the Cloud Industry Forum’s recent research paper The Transformational Impact of Cloud , there are many positive takeaways when it comes to UK companies’ progress and cloud adoption. 93% of respondents said that the cloud is important to their company’s digital transformation strategy, with 72% considering it either very important or critical. When it came to naming benefits, respondents cited greater business agility (52%), improved scalability (48%) and better business resilience (45%) as th

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ESG in the Lodging Industry: Building a Sustainable Business Model 

Withum

Amid a recovering post-pandemic industry, lodging businesses are increasingly considering a strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework to create value for customers and stakeholders. Sustainability in hospitality is being driven by an increase in awareness about the state of the world – including environmental, social and governance issues.

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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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7 Ways to Create an Accessible & Inclusive Firm

Accounting Web

Practice Excellence 7 Ways to Create an Accessible & Inclusive Firm.

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Will There Be a U.S. Global Minimum Tax?… Not So Fast

Withum

There has been much discussion around proposed U.S. tax legislation to modify the current GILTI regime so that it meets the requirements of a “Global Minimum Tax” under the OECD’s Taxation of a Digital Economy Pillar II. One of the key components of this legislation would increase the minimum tax paid on GILTI from 10.5% to 15%. . Senator Joe Manchin does not support this proposed change, effectively blocking the possibility of this legislation making it through the legislative process.

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Handling Foreign Currency Transactions with Synder Multi-Currency

Snyder

The growth in e-commerce has recently been given a significant boost, drastically increasing competition in the domestic market. It was only logical for businesses to start exploring ways of reaching new customers and expanding into new online markets. And the emergence of new e-commerce channels and solutions has made cross-border trade more accessible. .

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Is It Time to Renovate Your Practice?

Going Concern

Remember those home renovation reality shows that were all over the place in the 2010s? The formula was always the same: find the jankiest, most run-down home on the market, gut it, and somehow end up with a beautiful property that more than made up for the renovation costs upon sale. The “before” homes are always in dire shape; tragic and dated layouts, crumbling roofs, pests, you name it.

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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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17 Reasons Why Bookkeeping Is Important for a Small Business  

MazumaBusinessAccounting

As a small business owner, you already have a lot on your plate. And while bookkeeping is integral to any business, most business owners aren’t experts. A simple mistake can lead to loss of revenue and investors, and tax filing errors. Accurate bookkeeping can mean the difference between success and failure for many businesses. So what is bookkeeping, and why is bookkeeping important for a small business?

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This EY Canada Recruitment Video Said ‘Belong’ So Many Times the Word Lost Its Meaning

Going Concern

You ever repeated a word so many times in a row the word becomes alien? Belong. Belong. Belong. Belong. Belong. Belong. Belo… The post This EY Canada Recruitment Video Said ‘Belong’ So Many Times the Word Lost Its Meaning appeared first on Going Concern.

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How to Forecast Revenue Accurately

Basis 365

Businesses need to forecast revenue to see what the future holds. This gives a clear picture of the company's financial position, helps identify potential risks, and allows owners and managers to adjust the business plan each year. It not only helps the business owner but revenue forecasting also makes the business more attractive to potential investors.

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BDO USA Had a Pretty Good 2022 Revenue-Wise

Going Concern

One year after cracking $2 billion in revenue for the first time, BDO USA added another 25% to that total during its fiscal year 2022 which ended on April 30. BDO reported revenue of $2,490,400,000 in 2022, up from $2,000,300,000 in 2021. It ’s the 10th year of revenue growth under CEO and leader of the Little Dippers Wayne Berson. BDO will likely remain the sixth largest public accounting firm in the US in terms of revenue, behind the Big 4 and RSM US.

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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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Bookkeeping Tips for Construction Businesses

Steve Feinberg

Running a construction business isn’t like running other goods or services-centered businesses. Shifting costs, increased liability, and a job-centric pricing model are just some of the major differences that make contracting a unique business—and unique businesses require a different approach to their bookkeeping. From taxes to job pricing to payroll, good bookkeeping is more than just tracking receipts, it can make your business more efficient and profitable while keeping you out of trouble wh

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AICPA Pushes Congress on Disaster Retirement Savings Act

Intuitive Accountant

The American Institute of CPAs urges Congress to include Disaster Relief Provision in the Bipartisan Retirement Bill.

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Struggling with spiralling arrears? How to navigate a cashflow crisis

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Many small and medium-sized retailers are facing spiralling arrears as they struggle to keep up with rent, Crown debt and loan repayments, which have been building during the pandemic. Spotting the signs of trouble earlier on and adopting a proactive approach to managing cashflow and communicating with lenders, can rapidly improve their chances of riding out the financial challenges ahead.

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E-Commerce Bounce Rate Benchmark

Snyder

Your e-commerce bounce rate is an all-important metric and shows how many visitors you work so hard to attract that bounce away from your pages without spending a cent. Business insights report software is a simple way to set a benchmark bounce rate and track performance to identify golden opportunities for improvement. In this guide, we’ll talk about setting a benchmark (and why you should) and some of the most influential factors that drive customers away.

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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.