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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #9 How Quality Management Effects Accounting

SMBAccountant

When operating a small business, sometimes it is easy to avoid administrative tasks that seem unnecessary for a business of your size, such as implementing a total quality management plan. Though it may feel excessive in the beginning, that is exactly when you want to start! It is much easier to build a program as you grow rather than try to implement one later.

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Onyx CEO On Blockchain, The JPM Coin And Simplifying Payments

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From concept to pilot to corporate payment game changer. Umar Farooq , CEO of J.P. Morgan ’s Onyx , told Karen Webster that peer-to-peer (P2P) private blockchain networks can help streamline information flows tied to cross-border payments and remove the complexities tied to legacy systems. The conversation took place against the backdrop where, late last month, J.P.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #9 How Quality Management Effects Accounting

SMBAccountant

When operating a small business, sometimes it is easy to avoid administrative tasks that seem unnecessary for a business of your size, such as implementing a total quality management plan. Though it may feel excessive in the beginning, that is exactly when you want to start! It is much easier to build a program as you grow rather than try to implement one later.

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Prop 22: California Voters Side With Uber And Lyft, Nix AB 5 Gig Worker Law

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California voters passed Proposition 22, which exempts tech platforms like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash from state law AB 5, which forced them to reclassify gig workers as employees, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday (Nov. 4). The three app-based tech companies were joined by Postmates and Instacart in the financial support of Proposition 22, which upholds the independent contractor status for gig economy workers.

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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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What to Expect From Selling Your Business

Withum

A frequent question I get from clients that want to sell their business is “What can I expect to net from selling my business?” That’s a good question, but a better question might be “What cash flow can I expect from what I net from selling my business?”.

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Tradologie Launches Global B2B Platform In India

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India's Tradologie is looking to make the country a "self-reliant and self-sustaining powerhouse" through a B2B platform that facilitates uninterrupted trade for both local and foreign parties. According to a press release , the company is revamping the usual B2B processes by cutting the costs of commodities for the buyer in real time, so "more gets done in less time while using fewer resources," which has the effect of making the price visible while the deal is still on.

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LendingClub Q3 Loan Volume Snaps Back 80 Pct

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LendingClub , the country’s top provider of personal loans, said in earnings results Wednesday (Nov. 4) that demand for borrowing snapped back 80 percent in the third quarter, while the performance of its pre-pandemic portfolio continued to be resilient. The San Francisco-based loan marketplace operator also said it’s well-positioned to navigate the current environment and complete the acquisition next year of Radius Bancorp , which LendingClub management called its “top strategic priority.”.

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Reconciliation and the Opening Balance – A Fundamental Truth

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Reconciliation is one of a Bookkeeper’s main tasks. After all, reconciliation confirms that what is in QuickBooks is what is in the bank. A reconciliation is where bookkeeping issues are going to rise to the surface. Here is where you. Read More. The post Reconciliation and the Opening Balance – A Fundamental Truth appeared first on schoolofbookkeeping.com - Ignite Your Practice!

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COVID Spawns Local SMB Loans, Mask Shortages And More Suburban Starbucks

PYMNTS

With federal COVID-19 stimulus programs dried up for the moment and talks to renew them stalled, local communities are looking to fill the void by providing loans to SMBs that have been slammed by the coronavirus. For instance, Muskegon County, Michigan is offering so-called “ recovery loans ” of up to $20,000 to local businesses with fewer than 25 employees.

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MDR and DAC6: Why Technology is Critical for this Reporting Requirement

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Why technology is critical for DAC6 compliance. These days, the number one concern of corporate tax departments is clear: keeping up with changing regulations. Adding to this complexity is a new set of European reporting requirements known as DAC6. While keeping pace with this type of just-in-time reporting is certainly a challenge, it can be addressed with comprehensive technology that facilitates collaboration and communication between stakeholders on reportable cross-border arrangements.

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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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Get, Keep And Grow: Why Subscription Retention Is All About Slick And Personal

PYMNTS

With holiday shopping getting underway amidst a challenging economic climate, the timing and importance of retaining subscription -based customers could be the difference for businesses looking to have a strong finish to an otherwise challenging year. Although there are growing concerns that a large number of consumers might cancel some of their subscriptions, Vindicia Global Vice President Solution Evangelist Michael Daley told PYMNTS that acquisitions are still outpacing cancellations.

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Sauder Receives Prestigious Foellinger Foundation Award

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Zach Sauder has received the Foellinger Foundation’s 2020 David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award. The award recognizes the importance of individual board members in nonprofit organizations in four focus areas—governance, leadership, financial sustainability, and program impact.

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China’s Ant IPO Suspension Likely Came From Top

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China’s move to suspend Ant Group’s anticipated blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) likely came from the top echelon of the Chinese government, according to a report in the Financial Times. The suspension came just two days before shares of Ant Group were to go live on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets. An order of such magnitude is likely to have come from the upper reaches of the Chinese government and possibly even President Xi Jinping, FT reported, citing two sources familiar wi

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Small Business Tax Filings – Everything You Need to Know to Avoid IRS Penalties!

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?. In today’s post, I’ll be going over everything you need to know about tax filings for your small business and how to stay out of trouble with the IRS. If you’re a new business owner or thinking about starting a business for the first time, or even if you already have a business and want to make sure you’re doing everything correctly, then this post is for you!

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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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Regulators Line Up For Trade Finance Modernization

PYMNTS

Trade finance is an area of financial services that is notorious for its continued use of paper and legacy systems. Some FinTech leaders say that this lack of modernization is at least partly to blame for the estimated $1.5 trillion trade finance gap that continues to plague the global market. At the very least, outdated tools and workflows slow down the process of getting capital into the hands of exporters and importers that need funding to fuel business.

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Akken Cloud Staffing Firm: QuickBooks Online Integration Accounting

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Akken Cloud Software allows businesses to combine data from different departments into one centralized database. Our Atlanta CPAs were impressed by how it tied together back, middle, and front office functionality. Akken Cloud offers numerous products to help you find, retain, and reward talent.

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DOJ Seizes $24M In Crypto As Part Of Brazilian Internet Fraud Probe

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $24 million in virtual currency on behalf of the Brazilian government, according to a press release. The seizure stemmed from a cryptocurrency fraud scheme being investigated by Brazilian federal police called Operation Egypto. It involved the defrauding of tens of thousands of Brazilian residents for over $200 million, the release stated.

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Bringing In Business

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“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” – Sir Richard Branson. For years now, firm leaders have been worrying about what happens when the firm’s best rainmakers retire. Often, firms have depended on one major rainmaker. The ones worrying the most are the partners who have not been rainmakers themselves.

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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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Deep Dive: How Offering Greater Digital Payment Choice Can Help QSRs Meet Consumers In Any Channel

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Many of the numerous ordering and payment methods that today’s QSR customers enjoy have taken time to evolve and catch on. Calling local pizzerias or Chinese food restaurants to place takeout orders was once seen as a revolutionary development in the space, for example, and drive-thru service followed as the next big step. . Various digital methods have since joined these options as consumers have embraced smartphones and other electronic devices, but the COVID-19 pandemic has been accelerating

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New Wave of Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals: Are you Protected?

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Payment Tech Firm Epos Now Teams With BigCommerce

PYMNTS

International software and payments technology firm Epos Now has rolled out a significant partnership with American eCommerce firm BigCommerce , according to an announcement. The tie-up connects one of the globe’s top online shopping platforms with one of the globe’s top cloud point-of-sale (POS) firms, according to the announcement. As a result, the retail clients of Epos Now will be able to tap into the worldwide jump in eCommerce sales demand and diversify their sales channels at a key moment

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Holiday Shopping Could Take Hit As Presidential Election Results Drag Out

PYMNTS

Could a cliff-hanger of a presidential election turn out to be a buzz killer for the holiday shopping season? A recent survey by Adobe Analytics found that just over a quarter of consumers surveyed – 26 percent – said the election would impact their holiday spending. There is traditionally a short dip in spending the day after Election Day, experts say.

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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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The Resilience Of Subscription Commerce And Auto Sales 

PYMNTS

The automotive market is surging amid COVID-19, and companies such as Carvana are reaping the benefits. Carvana has been an innovator in the space, with its high-profile vending machines in multiple major markets. And in recurring payments, the subscription commerce sector appears to be weathering the economic storm, and could even emerge more formidable when the pandemic recedes.

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From Cash App To Bitcoin To GPV: Waiting For Square’s 3Q Earnings Report

PYMNTS

Cash App. Bitcoin. And, oh yes, gross dollar volumes — and some insight into how small businesses are faring amid the great digital shift, and in brick-and-mortar locations. To that end, in anticipating Square’s results, the Street sees revenues of $2.1 billion, earnings of 16 cents a share and gross payments volume of $29.6 billion (which would be up 5 percent according to consensus).

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Today In Payments Around The World: Indonesia’s Logisly Lands $6M In Series A Funding; Russia’s Ozon Eyes US Public Listing

PYMNTS

In today’s top payments news around the world, Indonesian logistic startup Logisly raised $6 million in Series A funding, while Russian eCommerce platform Ozon has filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. Plus, Swedish private insurer Folksam Group says a data breach affected 1 million of its clients. Indonesia’s Logistics Startup Logisly Raises $6M Series A.

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Today In Payments: Scammers Target Used Car Buyers; California Voters Uphold Gig Worker Status

PYMNTS

In today’s top news, scammers are targeting used car buyers amid an uptick in digital sales, and California voters passed a proposition that upholds gig worker status. Plus, Wayfair released a blockbuster quarterly earnings report. Scammers Take Used Car Buyers For A Ride Amid Pandemic. Scammers are preying on used car buyers as demand surges for pre-owned vehicles amid the pandemic.

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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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US Voters Approve Sports Betting, Casino Gaming Expansions In 6 States

PYMNTS

One big winner of Tuesday's elections was the U.S. gambling industry, with three states authorizing legal sports betting and three others either approving or expanding casino gaming, the Associated Press (AP) reported. The states that approved legal sports betting were Maryland, South Dakota and Louisiana, while Virginia approved casino gambling in four locations, Nebraska authorized adding casino games for its horse race tracks, and Colorado added more types and numbers of games allowed at casi

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Adweek On The Pandemic-Driven Digital Media Subscription Surge

PYMNTS

The notion that newspapers and old-school media outlets are a dying breed might be premature. Consumers’ thirst for news content about COVID-19 crisis developments — including economic impacts, federal stimulus aid and effects on the presidential election — has substantially accelerated digital subscriptions this year, breathing new life into the industry.

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Q3 Ad-Buying Rebound Bodes Well For Holiday Sales

PYMNTS

The latest earnings reports from Big Tech giants and social media platforms show that advertising spend is through the roof at present, after basically falling off the roof earlier this year. Are media buyers burning through budgets at the last minute just to preserve them for a better shot next year, or will the ad rebound collectively help recoup 2020 losses with holiday sales?

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Scammers Take Used Car Buyers For A Ride Amid Pandemic

PYMNTS

Scammers are preying on used car buyers as demand surges for pre-owned vehicles amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a CBS report on Wednesday (Nov. 4). As people socially distance and live largely from home, home delivery of everything has soared — including used cars — as people avoid brick-and-mortar dealerships and showrooms. But scam artists are capitalizing on this new way to buy a car, reports CBS Los Angeles.

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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.