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Top 4 Business Cash Flow Mistakes

Summit CPA

Business owners experiencing inconsistent cash flow can feel out of control. Cash flow management isn't a one-size-fits-all, but there are a few common cash flow mistakes I see business owners making.

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PCAOB Provides Three Resources For Auditors On the New Quality Control Rules

CPA Practice

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) posted three new resources on Oct. 23 related to the implementation of QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control , a new standard the board approved this past May. Before the new standard was adopted by the board, the quality control rules on the books were developed and issued by the AICPA before the PCAOB was established in 2002.

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IRS starts up pass-through compliance unit

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is looking to boost its historically low audit rates for complex arrangements.

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Finance Execs Turn to AI to Improve Corporate Reporting

CPA Practice

Fears about the integrity and reliability of crucial corporate reporting data are weighing on the minds of finance leaders around the world, but hopes are rising that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may offer some much-needed answers, according to the 2024 EY Global Corporate Reporting Survey. The ninth edition of the survey explores the views of more than 2,000 finance leaders and 815 institutional investors around the world on the state of corporate reporting.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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A plague on both your (political) parties

Accounting Today

Accountants are pretty unhappy with the current political situation.

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6 Factors Drive Employee Attraction and Retention

CPA Practice

About half of global employers report they are effectively delivering on each of the six individual core objectives of pay programs, despite pay being the most commonly cited reason employees join and stay with an employer. This is according to the 2024 Pay Effectiveness and Design Survey by WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company.

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IRS Issues Guidance for Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

CPA Practice

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued Revenue Procedure 2024-31 PDF and proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. The revenue procedure provides procedures and requirements that a manufacturer of specified property must follow to be treated as a qualified manufacturer (QM).

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New rules for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service set the credit at $1.25 to $1.75 per gallon of fuel with a minimum reduction of 50% of GHGs.

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Bill360 Adds Enhancements to AR Automation Platform

CPA Practice

On October 28, attendees at the Intuit Connect conference in Las Vegas will be introduced to new features offered by Bill360, the end-to-end accounts receivable (AR) automation platform that accelerates cash flow by 20% – 30% for accountants and most B2B small-to-medium-sized business clients. The Bill360 platform already improves cash flow for B2B companies with AI and data-driven tools so they can seamlessly process larger transactions, improve client communication for customers with collabora

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Creating a continuous learning culture

Accounting Today

Learning should be an ongoing process, not just an annual obligation or an item to tick off during performance evaluations.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Accountants Are Feeling More Glum About the Global Economy, Survey Says

CPA Practice

Confidence in the global economy among accountants and finance professionals declined moderately in the third quarter and is now at its lowest since Q4 2023 and slightly below its historical average, according to the latest Global Economic Conditions Survey from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

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Intuit ProAdvisor Academy offers new training, certifications

Accounting Today

Intuit announced the launch of the new ProAdvisor Academy, an expansion of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program which offers new training, certifications and badges.

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62% of Americans Feel Behind on Emergency Savings

CPA Practice

More than 3 in 5 Americans (62%) feel behind on their emergency savings, according to a new Bankrate survey. That includes 26% who say they are slightly behind and 37% who say they are significantly behind. In contrast, just 23% feel right on track with their emergency savings, while only 15% feel ahead (5% feel significantly ahead and 10% feel slightly ahead).

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Chaser celebrates a decade of revolutionizing accounts receivables with AI and automation

Accounting Insight

Chaser , the leading accounts receivable platform, is proud to mark its 10-year anniversary. What began in 2014 as a tool to automate overdue invoice reminders has evolved into a globally recognized platform, and has empowered over 7,000 businesses to manage credit control efficiently. In the past decade, Chaser has helped businesses recover £30 billion in late payments and saved more than 6 million hours of manual work by continuously advancing the field of credit management with AI and automa

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Elevate Your Business with Outsourced Financial Services

AccountingDepartment

In today's rapidly changing business world, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face numerous challenges, especially when it comes to managing their financial operations efficiently. Many business owners find themselves juggling multiple roles, often at the expense of financial management.

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IPSASB issues exposure draft on tangible natural resources

Accounting Today

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board today issued Exposure Draft 92, Tangible Natural Resources.

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How to write an advisory services proposal

ThomsonReuters

← Blog home Jump to ↓ How to communicate with clients effectively What should an advisory consulting proposal include? Writing an advisory services proposal with a template An easier way to write advisory proposals The shift toward providing more higher-value advisory services continues to gain momentum as accounting firms increasingly look for ways to better serve clients, sharpen their competitive edge, and drive greater profitability.

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Rumor: A Top 50 Firm Is About to Announce a Private Equity Investment

Going Concern

That firm? Allegedly it’s IPA Top 100 #47 Cohen & Company of Cleveland (revenue of $153,896,588). We’re told they did an internal announcement today and will make the news of a minority investment from Lovell Minnick Partners public tomorrow. Of themselves and their investment strategy Lovell Minnick says : Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”) invests in growth-oriented companies.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Expected changes to company size thresholds from 6 April 2025

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Substantial change to company size thresholds The UK government has recently announced a substantial change to company size thresholds, the first revision to the thresholds since 2016, as they attempt to simplify the regulatory landscape for UK businesses. The changes are intended to reduce the complexity and administrative burden for companies and will directly impact the type of accounts a company is required to prepare and whether the compan

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | October 24, 2024

Going Concern

Are you having trouble finding remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? Accountingfly can assist you! With our Always-On Recruiting service, you can access a pool of top remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Sign up now to view the complete candidate list and connect with potential hires.

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Visual Lease to Be Acquired By CoStar Group

CPA Practice

Visual Lease, a software platform for integrated lease management, accounting, and reporting, is being acquired by CoStar Group, a provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets, the companies said on Oct. 22. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Woodbridge, NJ-based Visual Lease will become part of the CoStar Real Estate Manager business line, providing additional lease management and lease accounting solutions to corporations of all si

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Withum's Homegrown Innovation

Insightful Accountant

Firm's innovations enhance services and work culture. Robotic process automation results in time-savings equivalent to five full-time employees annually and ROI by the end of first month.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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Indiana Accountant Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison

CPA Practice

By Ken de la Bastide The Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind. (TNS) Oct. 23—ANDERSON, INDIANA — An Anderson accountant has been sentenced to federal prison for the theft of almost $1 million from the Anderson company where he was employed. Nathaniel Wills, 34, of Anderson, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $877,507 in restitution after pleading guilty to wire fraud.

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Brex Accounting Partnership Program

Insightful Accountant

Brex is launching a a suite of new product experiences, services, and dedicated programs tailored to the needs of modern accounting professionals.

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Group Billing

Canopy Accounting

What's new: Send an invoice for a related group of clients to one account, thereby streamlining and enhancing the billing process. It also lets you send a group statement to one account.

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App Aware: Coefficient

Insightful Accountant

Coefficient streamlines reporting, analysis, and data sharing. Works with QuickBooks Online and Xero. Extracts and refreshes your accounting date with Excel or Google Sheets.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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Job Growth Moderates Slightly for U.S. Small Businesses in September

CPA Practice

According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for September, which reflects U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, the national jobs index moderated slightly in September (99.84) but has averaged 100.31 so far in 2024, representing modest employment growth. Hourly earnings growth for workers showed 3.01% in September, while the three-month annualized hourly earnings growth has remained below three percent for the past five months.

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The Shift from OCR to AI: Paving the Way for AP Automation

Insightful Accountant

In the world of AP automation, many organizations have relied on Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to streamline their invoice processing. However, with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the landscape is changing rapidly.

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Top 30 Accounting Firm Has the Best Internship Program in All the Land, Vault Says

CPA Practice

For the second year in a row , top 30 accounting firm PKF O’Connor Davies not only has the best internship program in the nation for incoming public accountants, but it also has the top overall internship program in the U.S. , according to the 2025 Internship Rankings from career resource website Vault.com. This past summer, Vault surveyed nearly 20,000 current and former interns from almost 300 internship programs and asked respondents to rate a list of top companies on how prestigious their in

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Don’t Try a Do-It-Yourself Fraud Investigation

FraudFiles

When a business owner or executive encounters proof of a fraud-in-progress, a natural reaction is often to immediately begin investigating. After all, someone has to get to the bottom of the situation. Yet that’s not usually the best way to go. Just like on television, we need to give owners and executives a warning that [.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.