DentalAccounting
JANUARY 30, 2020
If you have kicked around the idea of starting your own dental practice and think you are ready, then this article is for you. To avoid many of the pitfalls and risk associated with starting a new business, here are some things that you should be asking yourself and considering. Self-Assessment. Choosing an Entry Strategy. Develop Business Plan. Start-Up Costs.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
Retail keeps embracing numerous new technologies, and biometrics is not only one of them, but an area of recent growth and development, including via some of the biggest names in commerce. Take Amazon, which continues to expand its brick-and-mortar retail footprint, and the technology underlying those stores. The company is apparently making a bet that the future of retail, and retail payments, will involve consumers’ hands.
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Patriot Software
JANUARY 29, 2020
When you hire new employees, you need to collect information to verify employment eligibility and run payroll. Federal Forms W-4 and I-9 are just the beginning when it comes to new employee forms. You may also need to collect state-specific forms, including your state’s W-4. What is the state W-4 form? What is a state […]. The post Don’t Forget to Collect State W-4 Forms from New Hires appeared first on Patriot Software.
Katz,Sapper&Miller
JANUARY 27, 2020
Another year has begun, and taxes are on the minds of many. But instead of thinking only about filing a tax return, what should buy here – pay here dealers be considering in 2020? Here are a few financial and operational issues to consider – as well as their tax implications.
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.
DMCL
JANUARY 31, 2020
We are excited to announce Fraser Ross, CPA, CA as the new DMCL Office Managing Partner, effective January 1st, 2020. Fraser has been a partner in our Private Enterprise group since 1999. He provides accounting, assurance, taxation and business advisory services to owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Fraser also specializes in providing audit, review and compilation services for privately held enterprises, personal and corporate tax planning and compliance, an
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2020
Self-driving vehicle company Aurora has been approved by California regulators to allow passengers rides in its fleet of driverless vehicles, according to reports. The California Public Utilities Commission ( CPUC ) granted the company an official authorization, showcased on the official Aurora website. “This permit lets us give rides powered by the Aurora Driver and shows that we’re committed to being good partners to California and the Commission,” an Aurora spokesperson said.
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PYMNTS
JANUARY 26, 2020
Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Saturday (Jan. 25) that central banks should be in charge of issuing electronic currency, not private companies, Reuters reported. Partially brought on by the emergence of cryptocurrencies and Facebook’s upcoming introduction of the Libra coin, central banks across the globe have been looking into launching eCurrency as a means of maintaining states’ control over money.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
Businesses have good reason to be concerned about data breaches. Fraudsters’ attempts to access systems and steal valuable information are becoming more innovative, and research suggests they are also increasingly successful. Cybercriminals’ accomplishments come at the expense of targeted businesses, with a recent study finding that individual data breaches cost firms around the globe an average of $3.92 million in 2019 — a 1.5 percent increase from 2018.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 26, 2020
Latin America-based AlphaCredit has signed up for a funding round to raise $125 million, led by SoftBank’s Latin America fund. AlphaCredit is a FinTech platform with a focus on consumer lending and finance solutions. It provides credit lines to individuals and has usually worked in communities without much access to banks. In Mexico and Colombia, it has loaned more than $1 billion total to various clients.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2020
Visa ’s fiscal first-quarter results showed an acceleration of cross-border volumes, while contactless payments continued to gain ground in the U.S. and beyond. Headline results showed earnings per share of $1.46, which missed consensus by a penny. Net revenues of $6.05 billion were up 10 percent year on year and were also lower than consensus, which was $6.08 billion.
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.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2020
Farfetch, a luxury technology platform, has raised $250 million from Tencent and Dragoneer through the sale of convertible senior notes, according to a release. Tencent is a global technology company based in Shenzhen, China, and Dragoneer is an investment firm based in San Francisco. Each company will purchase $125 million of the notes. “I am pleased to have Tencent and Dragoneer as part of the Farfetch investor base.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
Here’s a truth about human beings: We’ll collect — and resell and profit from — just about anything. And the latest big trend in collectibles combines what amounts to a hat-tip to essentially ancient digital culture with up-to-date eCommerce. It seems that old-fashioned video games are that hot new item, assuming they are in pristine condition and come in factory packaging, according to a new report in The New York Times.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 26, 2020
Supermarket pharmacy counters are closing across the U.S. as they struggle to keep customers coming back. The move, happening in states as varied as Washington, Minnesota and everywhere in between, comes as customers have been making fewer trips to visit pharmacy counters while doing grocery shopping. Also, the large hand of big pharmaceutical companies has had an influence.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
Less than 20 years ago, freelancers were still a workforce oddity. They came and went kind of invisibly, taking on overflow work from full-time staffers, floating between different companies and assignments. Even taxi driving was a full-time profession, back when freelancers were rare. Skip ahead to the present-day gig economy , chiefly a byproduct of the Great Recession, when firms shed workers in the millions and whole industries contracted or vanished.
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.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
The new year has not been kind to retail stores around the country, as the trend of accelerating store closings continues, according to a report by Yahoo! Finance. Macy’s, JCPenney, Papyrus, Express and Pier 1 Imports, among other retailers, have reported 1,218 closings this year already, according to data from global marketing research firm Coresight Research.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
Commerce Bank will strive to provide timely and convenient payments with its new partnership with Progressive Insurance in what they tout as a “truly strategic combination.” According to an emailed press release, the new program will be called CommercePayments PreferPay. It will focus on providing customers, claimants and service providers with numerous options on how to pay, including ACH, check, or direct-to-debit card via Visa Direct.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2020
PayPal put on a strong finish to 2019, managing to beat analyst estimates nearly across the board in terms of revenue, active usership and total payments volume processed. However, despite a solid holiday quarter, the digital payments giant found stock trading concerns about its Q1 forecasts. Chief Financial Officer John Rainey commented that there are some concerns about economic uncertainty to warrant caution, despite trends currently remaining strong.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 26, 2020
The EU is looking to adopt new antitrust rules that will aim to give European companies more leeway in the market. The new rules, described by Reuters as protectionist, will be unveiled in March. Documents obtained by Reuters show that the EU wants to adopt a strategy of utilizing more aggressive trade defense instruments against companies thought to be unfairly benefiting from foreign subsidies.
Advertiser: Paycor
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PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2020
A breach of India’s SpiceJet, one of the country’s biggest independent airlines, exposed the data of more than a million passengers, per a report on Thursday (Jan. 30), citing a security researcher. The cyberattack exposed records that included passengers’ names, contact information and birthdates, the researcher told the news outlet. Some of the affected customers were said to be authorities.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2020
Cloud technology has lost some of its mystique in recent years, and consumers’ improved understanding has led to a boost in demand. The cloud computing services market was expected to see 17.2 percent growth and reach a global value of $200 billion by the end of 2019. The final figures have yet to be tallied, but it is clear such tools and software are viewed as essential to quickly transferring data.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 28, 2020
When it comes to payment rail innovation, transaction speed is often the catalyst driving change. This week’s examination of the latest innovation initiatives finds this to be true both for innovators exploring ways to improve existing rails — like ACH — as well as those that have embraced the development of entirely new rails, including real-time payments (RTP) and blockchain-powered transactions.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
In the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, estimates vary slightly. Some analysts have reported that roughly 65 percent of all U.S. workers now live paycheck to paycheck, and a large fraction of those workers struggle to pay their bills. A PYMNTS study, done in collaboration with Mastercard, found that nearly 30 percent of gig workers — currently more than one-third of the U.S. workforce — live paycheck to paycheck, and have no savings to cover unforeseen expenses in the event of an emergency.
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.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 29, 2020
Airbnb has hired Catherine Powell, a 15-year Disney veteran, to head up its Experiences division, the firm announced this week. She was hired ahead of the company’s expected initial public offering (IPO) coming up soon this year. The Experiences division handles things like tours and other activities, such as cooking classes for guests. The Experiences division was launched in 2016 as a way to expand into new services encompassing more of the travel industry.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 26, 2020
British banking unicorn Monzo is in talks with Japanese investment conglomerate SoftBank for financial assistance in its growth plans into the U.S. Monzo Co-founder Tom Blomfield sat down with senior officials from SoftBank’s Vision Fund, sources told The Telegraph on Sunday (Jan. 26). The digital bank is looking to raise around £100 million (nearly $ 130.6 million USD) in new funding.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
The ex-wife of Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Bezos, has sold $400 million of her stake in Amazon, according to a report by CNBC. The move was reported on Friday (Jan. 24). The sale was filed under her husband’s name, as he owns sole voting control of her stake. MacKenzie’s stake is now 19.5 million shares, about 200,000 less than the 19.7 she got through the divorce.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2020
Widely publicized data breaches and hacks have made today’s consumers especially concerned about fraud. Cautious shoppers may find comfort in debit, with fraud losses associated with the payment method declining over the past several years. This payment rail’s use is going strong in the United States, with debit card penetration reaching 78 percent in 2018.
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.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
To say that 2020 has already started off as a busy year for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) might be an understatement. In the most recent news late last week, the CFPB said it would change the way it defines and addresses “ abusive ” practices within the financial services arena. In essence, the change means that the agency is limiting how it can pursue such practices, which fall under a standard known as “Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices” (UDAAP).
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2020
Virtual credit cards are one of the more flexible electronic payment methods available, and the world continues its steady march toward greater digital payment use. These 16-digit credit card numbers are created for one-time purchases at set amounts, and the convenience, security and speed they provide are allowing them to take hold in the B2B payments space.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2020
The Business Email Compromise (BEC) continues to evolve. Fraudsters are adding new twists to what has become an increasingly common scam targeting businesses’ B2B payments activity. New analysis from Bank Info Security , for instance, revealed that BEC scammers have begun to target corporates’ financial documents from accounts receivable departments to identify unpaid invoices, as well as information regarding Days Sales Outstanding and clients.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 28, 2020
Russia’s biggest technology firm, Yandex NV, launched an online service that uses bike couriers to bring groceries to Moscow residents in 15 minutes, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (Jan. 27). . The free service, called Lavka, stocks roughly 2,000 items and plans to operate as a digital convenience market for items like toothpaste and condoms. Yandex launched 20 years ago as a search engine Google with a variety of online services, including ride-hailing and restaurant deliveries.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
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