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The Importance of Risk Management in SMB Spending

AccountingDepartment

As a business owner or CEO, spending money is part and parcel of running a successful enterprise. As you grow your business, you will find yourself spending more and more money on various expenditures.

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FinCEN extends deadline for new companies to file beneficial ownership reports

Accounting Today

The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is pushing back the deadline for new companies, but not old ones.

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AP automation best practices for 2024 and beyond.

Airbase

Implementing accounts payable best practices can help your organization reduce risk, save time and money, foster strong vendor relationships, and create a better spend culture. You can better identify the best AP automation solution for your organization by following accounts payable best practices. Table of Contents FirstHeading Finding a system to support accounts payable.

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Ascend adds Wilson Lewis in Atlanta

Accounting Today

The acquisition of Wilson Lewis takes private-equity-backed platform Ascend over $100 million in revenue.

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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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PwC Canada’s Sneaky Layoffs: ‘Leadership Lacks Empathy and Transparency’

Going Concern

Earlier this month a tipster pointed us to this November 8 article by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a Canadian law firm specializing in employment, labor, and disability law: PwC laying off hundreds of workers, Canadians affected. The article referenced layoffs at both the King’s and down under PwC (UK and Australia), both of which had been mentioned all over the media including here.

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6 Common QuickBooks Hosting Myths Dispelled

Ace Cloud Hosting

QuickBooks hosting is a powerful technology that enables businesses to experiment and innovate rapidly, often regarded as a catalyst for “speed-to-market” and a driver of remote accounting. By providing on-demand.

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The Essentials of Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Withum

Beginning January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act requires certain businesses to submit an online report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an arm of the U.S. Treasury Department. The report will require affected businesses to provide personal information about their legal entities, beneficial owners, and company applicants.

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5 Ways to Gift Yourself Tax Savings This Holiday Season

CPA Practice

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us, and while you’re likely busy hunting for the perfect gifts for your loved ones, don’t forget that you can gift yourself something too—a tax break. With the end of the year quickly approaching, now’s the time to make important year-end money moves that could gift you a smaller tax bill, bigger tax refund, or a better overall financial position in the year ahead.

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Scott Scarano talks AI and Creativity in the Accounting Industry

Canopy Accounting

In this episode, Scott Scarano talks of his career journey, which involves a blend of accounting and entrepreneurship. Scott comes from a family with a background in accounting, which influenced his early aspirations. He owns a successful accounting firm that he has managed to operate almost autonomously.

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How Safe is Lacerte Tax Software on a Cloud Server?

Ace Cloud Hosting

Lacerte Tax Software is a comprehensive cloud solution that helps you make the most of your tax filing. With its easy-to-use features, you can be sure that filing taxes with.

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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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Exploring the Synergy of Trade Gecko's Dynamic Features with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Online Advanced

Insightful Accountant

Discover the latest advancements in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Online Advanced as we delve into the integration of Trade Gecko's powerful features!

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This year in Vendor Spotlights: Cloud, automation, AI and more

Accounting Today

Over the course of 34 Vendor Spotlights in 2023, we have seen many companies promote their capacities in cloud computing, automation and artificial intelligence.

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Xero Introduces New Automated Sales Tax

Insightful Accountant

Xero has teamed up with Avalara to offer a new automated sales tax functionality when Xero users make us of the new Xero Invoice feature.

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2023 Year-End Tax Planning Checklist for Individuals

Cherry Bekaert

Prepare for the 2023 tax season with our comprehensive tax planning checklist for individuals. Expert advice on life changes, investments, IRAs, and estate planning. Questions to Begin 2023 Planning Have you experienced: Significant life changes during this year: married, divorced, retired, moved, changed job, new babies or kids graduated from college?

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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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Appletree Business Services Awarded 2023 Clutch Global and Clutch Champion Awards

Steve Feinberg

At Appletree Business Services, everything we do is for our clients—from bookkeeping to payroll and more. And while hearing their feedback is more than enough for us, it’s always nice when our services are recognized by the wider industry. That’s why we’re proud to announce that Appletree is the recipient of the Clutch Global and Clutch Champion awards for 2023 in recognition of our commitment to excellence in the small business accounting services field.

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Managing Personal Finances for Adult Children with Disabilities

CPA Practice

By Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP. Improved medical care, educational interventions and community services have given individuals with disabilities a better quality of life and longer lifespans. It’s not unusual for people with Down syndrome to live into their 60s and those with cerebral palsy to reach 50 years in age. The situation is complicated by refinements in diagnoses of developmental disabilities such as autism.

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Is your tax department spending more time and money because of audits?

ThomsonReuters

Most tax professionals know that dealing with forces beyond their control—and the costly disruptions they cause—is a way of life. Unfortunately, many tax departments are feeling a strain on their resources as a result of these events. This, in turn, puts tax departments at greater risk for even more audits and stiffer penalties. This trend has been especially true during the past five years, and is sure to continue in the years ahead. “We are living in the environment where every day we ar

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No Matter the Business, Certain Principles Apply

CPA Practice

By Izzy Kharasch. Since starting my consulting business, Hospitality Works, in 1987, I’ve helped turn fortunes around for many restaurants all across the nation. And I have come to realize something: Most of what I’ve learned about the restaurant business can be applied to almost any business in almost any industry. As a financial professional, you probably have among your clients business owners, would-be business owners and investors in various enterprises (even including restaurants).

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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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Without accountability, DEI initiatives will fail

Accounting Today

Plante Moran separated its culture and DEI metrics to more accurately measure the firm's diversity journey.

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Everything You Need to Know About Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Withum

Beginning January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act requires certain businesses to submit an online report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an arm of the U.S. Treasury Department. The report will require affected businesses to provide personal information about their legal entities, beneficial owners, and company applicants.

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Is a PEO just what your clients need?

Accounting Today

Here are seven ways a PEO can help businesses manage their human resources.

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How Skagit County Businesses Can Navigate Mistaken ERC Claims

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Anyone else jump on all those great online Black Friday deals this year? There were a bunch. But, if you chose an online purchase because of the ease of returning said item, you might want to check the return policy. Looks like quite a few retailers are charging for online returns now. Puts a bit of a damper on the gift-giving, especially if the recipient is difficult to please.

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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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Government Shutdown Would Mean ‘Dire Consequences’ to Taxpayers and Practitioners, Says AICPA to Treasury Threateningly

Going Concern

While some may think the AICPA’s only purpose is blocking attempts to change CPA licensure rules for the better and distributing discount insurance offers to its members, there’s another important side to their work: advocacy. This often comes in the form of memos, interviews, or strongly worded letters addressed to whomever is in need of a little slapping around.

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M&A roundup: Eide Bailly and McMillan expand

Accounting Today

Eide Bailly is merging in High Plains Technology; and McMillan Consulting acquired Paul Rafanello's CPA practice.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs

CPA Practice

Founded in 1897, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the second-oldest CPA organization in the U.S. PICPA actively supports both current and future CPAs, providing educational opportunities, networking, and volunteer opportunities. PICPA also serves as the voice of the CPA profession through advocacy efforts in the state legislature. [ State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional

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The Importance of Monitoring Job Costs for Service-based Businesses

Insightful Accountant

The practice of job costing allows businesses to track and manage their expenses on a project-by-project basis, ensuring profitability and facilitating strategic decision making.

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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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How I Ran My Firm Without Timesheets

Ryan Lazanis

Future Firm Accounting Podcast, Practice Management The post How I Ran My Firm Without Timesheets appeared first on Future Firm.

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Don't Miss Murph and Liz Together Again for Our Next QB Talks

Insightful Accountant

Murph will host Liz Scott for December's QB Talks focusing on QuickBooks Online at Year-end. This informational hour will be Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM Eastern time.

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Professionals on the Move – Nov. 2023

CPA Practice

Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring and promotion announcements from around the profession. Bookkeep Names Accounting Veteran Alison Ball as Vice President of Marketing and Communications Bookkeep, the leading accounting automation platform for ecommerce and retail, today announced the hiring of Alison Ball as Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

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Study shows Automation Putting Accounting on the Right Path

Insightful Accountant

A study undertaken by ShareFile is challenging assumptions made about the industry. Notably 96% of accountants view automation in accounting as important, and 51% consider it very important.

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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.