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Bookkeeping now fully automated, tax compliance not far behind

Accounting Today

A recent report from CPA.com says that semi-autonomous AI bots are already completing bookkeeping workflows start to finish, fully automating the process.

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The Growth Playbook: Scale Your Accounting Firm in 2025 and Beyond

Ace Cloud Hosting

Most accounting firms want more clients. However, few have a system to attract them consistently. Too often, growth is left to chance, relying on referrals, generic marketing, or time-consuming tactics.

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Optimism declines among accountants

Accounting Today

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Elliott Davis Secures Private Equity Backing

CPA Practice

The top 50 firm made two big announcements on Wednesday: it has a deal in place to receive outside capital from Flexpoint Ford and it named John Otten as its new CEO, effective July 1.

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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SEC plans ahead for PCAOB takeover

Accounting Today

The Securities and Exchange Commission is making plans in case it inherits the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's duties if the tax bill passes.

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Six CPAs Receive Awards During AICPA Engage 2025

CPA Practice

The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts, or significant contributions to the accounting profession.

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Qount: Pioneering the Future of Practice Management with AI-Powered Intelligence

Insightful Accountant

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Solid accounting practices are fundamental to business resilience

Accounting Today

Accounting controls stand out as an often-overlooked domain—straightforward to implement and highly impactful for improving business resilience and continuity.

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PwC Is Shuffling Deck Chairs on the SS Advisory, Plans to Hire Rather Than Fire

Going Concern

WSJ had some good scoop on PwC yesterday : the firm is shaking things up in consulting. The long and short of it: PricewaterhouseCoopers is overhauling the structure of its U.S. advisory business and hiring for thousands of roles as it sees recovering demand for such services. The firm told workers Tuesday it plans to expand its advisory divisions to eight from four to provide more industry-specific services to companies, effective July 1.

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Business Central ERP: Features, Benefits and Why Companies Are Making the Switch 

Withum

As businesses grow and evolve, so do their operational challenges. Fragmented systems, manual processes and limited visibility can stall progress and increase costs. That’s why many organizations are making the switch to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP – a flexible, cloud-based ERP software built to support modern business needs and long-term growth.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Integra Global Solutions Rolls Out AI Receptionist Solution for Accounting Firms

CPA Practice

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When “Rip and Replace” Becomes a Habit: How CFOs Can Disrupt (Rather Than Drive) Growth

Shay CPA

The allure of “digital transformation” can be hard to resist—especially when it comes from a seasoned VP of Finance or CFO who wants to show they can make a big impact. Often, the first move is a flashy system overhaul: switching general ledger (G/L) platforms, bringing in new payroll software, or replacing the expense management tool. In theory, it promises to streamline processes, cut costs, and position the company for growth.

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Your Gateway to SALT and International Advisory Services

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QuickBooks Introduces AI Agents along with a Price Increase

SchoolofBookkeeping

Well, it’s that time again. Intuit is rolling out price increases for QuickBooks Online and Payroll. But hey, they’re also promising “game-changing” new AI features and productivity tools. Should we believe the hype? Let’s break down what’s actually changing, what’s being added, and what you might really get for your extra dollars.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Almost 3/4th of US Accountants Report Increased Profits Last Year

Insightful Accountant

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GHJ Adds Hacker Douglas in California

CPA Practice

The Los Angeles-based top 100 accounting firm said on June 10 it has added fellow LA firm Hacker, Douglas & Co., which specializes in profit participation and entertainment accounting.

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How to Move from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise?

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As your business expands, the limitations of QuickBooks Online (QBO) may begin to show—particularly when handling large transaction volumes, complex inventory, or advanced reporting needs. That’s when QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise.

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Sovos and Shopify Team Up to Automate Sales Tax Filing and Remittance for Merchants

CPA Practice

Sovos' Sales and Use Tax Filing solution is integrated with Shopify Tax, offering merchants a more streamlined experience when it comes to managing their sales tax compliance.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Driving Accountability and Performance Through Annual Vendor Evaluations

Withum

While not explicitly required under Department of Labor (DOL) fiduciary regulations, conducting annual evaluations of third-party service providers is widely considered a best practice for plan sponsors of self-insured health plans. Regular, structured reviews are a practical and effective way to demonstrate ongoing fiduciary oversight, satisfy ERISA’s duty of prudence, and ensure that plan assets are managed in the best interest of participants and beneficiaries.

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Good Boss, Bad Leader

Ryan Lazanis

Discover the key difference between managing and truly leading a team—and why being a good boss doesn’t always mean you’re a great leader. The post Good Boss, Bad Leader appeared first on Future Firm.

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Top Tips for Building a Practical AI Business Strategy

Withum

The buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. It promises unprecedented efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, deeper insights and potentially new revenue streams. However, navigating the path to a successful AI business strategy can feel overwhelming. We’ve seen firsthand that while the potential is immense, the reality often falls short of expectations.

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Should You Get Payroll Insurance? 

Patriot Software

If you have employees, payroll might be your largest expense. You may consider getting certain types of payroll insurance to protect payroll-related operations—and your business bottom line. Payroll insurance isn’t a single policy. When you call an insurance provider and say, “I’d like some payroll insurance,” you’ll get recommendations for different types.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Paying what it takes keeps NFPs and Charities sustainable

Accounting for Good

The conversation around adequate funding models for NFPs and Charities in Australia and globally has been under the spotlight recently.

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Sax Acquires Sewald & Anastasia CPAs in New Jersey

CPA Practice

The top 100 accounting firm has expanded its presence in its home state of New Jersey after acquiring Sewald & Anastasia CPAs, a full-service tax and accounting firm based in Morganville, effective June 1.

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The Value and Power of Networking

Withum

Two items in the Sunday, June 8, 2025, NY Times caught my attention and proved the value and power of networking. Networking Before It Had a Name I have always networked, even before I ever heard that word or knew what networking was. Somehow, I found ways to keep in touch with people I met or interacted with. I added them to my address book with little notes about them.

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Former IRS Chief Danny Werfel Joins Alliant Strategic Advisory Board

CPA Practice

Danny Werfel, who served as IRS commissioner during the Biden administration, has joined the strategic advisory board of alliant, a Houston-based professional services and consulting firm formerly known as alliantgroup.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.

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Hydrogen tax credit rescue 'on the table,' GOP senator says

Accounting Today

The Senate is considering a plan to save a lucrative tax credit for the production of hydrogen that would be scrapped in the tax mega bill passed by the House.

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AICPA President and CEO Mark Koziel Speaks at AICPA Engage 2025

CPA Practice

Managing editor Isaac O'Bannon discusses technologies that help firms maximize productivity, enhance client relationships. Improve accuracy, and save time.

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How to manage trade volatility: Strategies and technology for global trade professionals

ThomsonReuters

Highlights: A Thomson Reuters/Freight Waves webinar highlighted that over 50% of imports face risk from tariffs Companies are adapting through strategies including diversified sourcing, contract renegotiation, inventory front-loading, and duty deferral options Technology and data analytics have become essential tools for trade specialists Experts recommend maintaining vigilance across multiple information channels, leveraging trade associations, and implementing flexible approaches The landsca

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Is Elon Musk Right to Oppose the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’? What Americans Said in a New Poll

CPA Practice

The former presidential advisor recently slammed the president’s proposed spending bill claiming it will balloon the deficit. Turns out, most Americans agree with his critique, new polling reveals.

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

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.