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FP&A Reports Every Organization Needs to Succeed

Acterys

More than half (59%) of accountants admit to making several errors per month, Gartner research found. The same research found that companies with high acceptance of finance technology solutions see a 75% reduction in financial errors. These statements are audited by independent firms for reliability and accuracy.

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Lovesac to Pay SEC $1.5 Million to Settle Claims of Hidden Expenses

CPA Practice

The accounting problems came to light in April 2023, when Lovesac’s finance team found that approximately $2.2 million in invoices for products shipped during the 2023 fiscal year had not been recorded in Lovesac’s books and records until the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, according to the complaint.

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Financial Audit Preparation Steps: Expert Tips for An External Audit Process 

Withum

Focus on GAAP Compliance Review your accounting policies to ensure they align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). One of the common challenges our clients face when preparing for their first audit is accurately accounting for equity transactions and related compensation.

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Smarter Finance – 5 Practical Uses for Intuitive AI in Accounting

CPA Practice

Machine learning models are trained to flag transactions or balances that don’t align with typical data or that breach standard accounting principles, removing the complex and error-prone process from the humans in the loop. In the realm of anomaly and error detection, this capability is invaluable.

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Changes to Lease Accounting Rules (ASC 842)

SMBAccountant

New rules are going into effect for lease accounting which may change how small businesses who follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) think about and reporting leases. Under the old rules, financial reporting requirements were determined based on whether a contract was considered a capital or operating lease.

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An Essential Guide to Accounting and Basic Accounting Principles for Beginners

Snyder

What are basic accounting principles? What is accounting software? Basic accounting and its secrets. The Fantastic Four of accounting. Accounting principles: Why are they so important for any business? Basic accounting principles. Accrual principle. Basic accounting principles.

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Construction Accounting Concepts You Can Benefit From Today

Randal DeHart

As a small business owner, you know that managing your finances is crucial to the success of your business. But with so many accounting principles and practices, it can be challenging to know where to start. This guide will break down the essential accounting principles that every small business owner should know.