Fri.Aug 05, 2022

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The Value Of Client Happiness And Ways To Keep Your Clients Happy

Randal DeHart

Construction business owners know that to find a loyal client base, they must stand out from their competitors. One of the best and easiest ways to do that is to have outstanding customer service. How you treat your customers reflects your entire business. People think positively about companies that treat their customers and clients well. Unfortunately, many small construction business owners focus much on their products and services, with customer service remaining an afterthought.

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Let’s Take a Quick Tour of EY’s Metaverse Space (It Doesn’t Suck)

Going Concern

When the first glimpses of KPMG’s metaverse space appeared earlier this summer, my first thought was how much it looked like first-person shooters I played 20 years ago. I was also struck with a sense of deja vu, it looked oddly similar to the Maryland Association of CPAs’ CPA Island in Second Life which existed a whole 15 years ago (when the PS3 was still new).

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Steve Martini Named Top Advisor in San Fernando Valley Business Journal List

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Steve Martini , Partner in Withum’s Encino office, was named on San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s Top 200 List. The annual Top 200 list honors influential industry leaders in healthcare, government, real estate, finance, education, advisors and business. It focuses not only on each honoree’s title but on their involvement in the business community and greater California professional landscape, including their leadership in civic projects and social organization

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How to avoid VAT penalties in UAE?

Simple Accounts

As you are on this page, we assume that you either live in the United Arab Emirates or are curious about the subject. In either case, you are in the right place. We cannot avoid paying taxes in our daily lives. We all pay taxes every day in one way or another. So, it’s important to keep up with the latest developments. In UAE, most of the goods and services are subject to Value Added Tax.

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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Compensation Watch ’22: Did the Purple Rose Reek of Bad Raises at Grant Thornton?

Going Concern

The most DYNAMIC firm in all of public accounting recently had comp discussions, according to r/accounting. It was the final round of raises during the reign of CEO Brad Preber, who was put out to pasture on Aug. 1 when new Grant Thornton CEO Seth Siegel took over. We ’ve heard some rumblings that some GTers aren’t thrilled with the new regime. We’ll see how that plays out.

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Repurposing Commercial Office Buildings

Withum

Commercial office building conversions are widely discussed but rarely acted upon. Leases on roughly 11% of office space in the U.S. are set to expire this year and leases on an estimated 900M square feet of office space nationwide are set to expire by 2025 according to a study by JLL (Sisson, 2022). Many tenants will seek to decrease their square footage as more employees work remotely or on a hybrid schedule.

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How to Create an Effective Invoice and Get Paid Faster

xendoo

Are you trying to figure out how to create an invoice? With about 61% of most payment delays being due to billing issues, you don’t want to fall in the same pit as the rest. In fact, you want to get paid as soon as possible for the goods or services you provide. Creating an invoice doesn’t have to be a daunting task. This article will show you how to create an invoice step-by-step, using a template or software, and give you some expert tips.

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How to make the business case for technology implementation

ThomsonReuters

When making the business case for investing in automated indirect tax technology (IDT) and technology implementation, what the company stands to gain in terms of efficiencies and return on investment (ROI) are certainly important key factors, but the discussion must eventually come around to cost. Specifically: How much is the system going to cost the organization up front?

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How Is Analytics Used in E-commerce?

Snyder

Analytics tools for e-commerce are vital for countless tasks–from monitoring customer behaviors and refining your conversion strategies to evaluating which products are selling well (and which aren’t). Online retailers use business insight solutions to capture data and package it into clear, useful reports that ultimately help them drive better sales.

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Mastermind groups: Setting the table

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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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Syncing Historical Data: A Feature Overview

Snyder

When you start out small, processing your transactions manually doesn’t sound like too much work. But as your business grows, so does the number of transactions. Sometimes exponentially. Not only that – now you have to deal with internal/external, cash/non-cash, credit transactions, just to name a few. Here comes the time to simplify your accounting and you decide to automate it.

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AICPA weighs in on Inflation Reduction Act

Accounting Today

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Make a difference week 2022

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. 11-15 July 2022 marked Menzies second firmwide Make A Difference Week, where all our partners and staff have the opportunity to take a day to give back to the community. This year’s theme was ‘Making A Difference Together.’ Our inaugural Make A Difference Week was somewhat hampered by COVID, which reduced the number of group activities we were able to undertake.

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Employers added 528K jobs in July, but lost 1.5K in accounting

Accounting Today

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Friday Footnotes: A World Without Accountants; GAO Finds a Big Mistake; ‘Fazbie’ | 8.5.22

Going Concern

Ed. note: are you obsessed with accounting news? Yeah, us too. Sign up for our newsletter to get headlines in your inbox twice a week. If the world had no accountants [ The Indicator from Planet Money ] As the unsung heroes of the financial world, CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) are responsible for a wide range of important tasks, from balancing the books to investigating fraud.

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Women are at risk of being taxed on abortion travel benefits

Accounting Today

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What the CPA Evolution blueprint tells us about the future of accounting

Accounting Today

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On the move: RSM appoints first chief culture & transformation officer

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Bonadio employees volunteer for annual charity day

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Tech News: HBK's Vertilocity expands

Accounting Today

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Democrats drop carried interest as Sinema paves way for tax vote

Accounting Today

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Democrats blast companies paying 1.1% rate in pushing new tax

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.