VetCPA

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Eugene (Gene) O’Neill, NAVC’s deputy CEO and CFO has been appointed by the organization’s board as interim CEO. Thomas Bohn is resigning from NAVC and the end of 2019. Bohn, who joined NAVC in January 2013, helped diversify the nonprofit, tripling its customer base and expanding its portfolio, according to the release. The release credits Bohn for growing the NAVC from hosting a single event—now named the Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) in Orlando, Florida—to a diverse portfolio with magazi

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Florida Hospitality CPA 100

DentalAccounting

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Glassdoor has published its latest report on the top-paying jobs in the U.S., which includes various health care positions. Dentists are ranked third behind physicians and pharmacy managers, with an annual median base salary of $142,478. The national median pay is $52,950. The highest-paid workers in the country are more likely to wear a white coat than be a techie.

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MyIRSRelief

OCTOBER 1, 2019

If you are facing payroll tax problems, then you have a serious issue on your hands. This is especially true for small business owners and entrepreneurs who may not have the knowledge, experience, or skill set to understand how tax issues with their 940/941payroll and employment got out of hand. Now that the IRS may be involved, you will need to get the right tax firm to represent your interests during this trying time.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

In the next 10 years, as robots and other tech bring about the “greatest transfer from labour to capital” the industry has witnessed, per a report by Wells Fargo analysts, U.S. banks will slash over 200,000 jobs. Veteran Wall Street Analyst Mike Mayo noted that cuts of such magnitude would comprise over 10 percent of total bank jobs, and pave the way for a “golden age of banking efficiency,” the Financial Times reported.

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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.

Finance

VetCPA

OCTOBER 2, 2019

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, veterinary specialists are in short supply and resulting from a lack of residency training programs. The sheer growth of pet ownership has outstripped the supply. By all means, veterinary specialists are growing at a faster rate than veterinarians overall, but specialists remain a small portion of the veterinary profession.

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Katz,Sapper&Miller

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Katz, Sapper & Miller’s Mark Flinchum and Andy Manchir will present at the Fifth Annual Great Lakes Regional ESOP Conference. Taking place Oct. 17-18 in Sandusky, OH, the conference brings together the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky chapters of The ESOP Association to discuss current topics pertinent to the ESOP community.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

With the recent launch of the Apple Card , Apple has sent a signal that they seek to offer a better user experience than banks. In fact, their slogan for the card is “Created by Apple, Not a Bank?.” The fact that Apple is entering the space should serve as a wake-up call to banks, according to Rachna Ahlawat , co-founder and executive vice president of Ondot Systems.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Vista Equity Partners is reportedly thinking about selling a stake in London-based FinTech Finastra. Bloomberg is reporting that the sale could value Finastra at $10 billion with debt included. Vista is collaborating with Goldman Sachs to look for companies that might be interested in buying. Vista could be looking to sell as much as 50 percent of the company.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Many FIs and merchants that have fallen victim to fraud traditionally respond by assessing the damage, pinpointing how the attack succeeded and implementing new measures to prevent similar schemes from happening again. Some businesses are looking for solutions that will help them stop fraud from happening in the first place as criminals become increasingly creative and aggressive in their efforts to steal data and funds.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Application program interfaces (APIs) are helping to speed Open Banking — and, by extension, bringing trade finance into the digital age. To that end, HSBC said last week that it is deploying an API designed to promote bank collaboration, with a focus on trade finance. The API, according to reports , will allow HSBC partner banks to issue local guarantees across markets — and where those banks do not have an operating presence.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Money transfer company MoneyGram announced that it is expanding its loyalty program to customers in France, Italy, Germany and Spain. “We have seen a positive response and strong adoption rates from our loyalty program in the U.S., resulting in increased customer transaction frequency and retention rates,” Alex Holmes, MoneyGram chairman and CEO, said in a press release.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Consumers are creatures of habit — but those habits can be complex, and can certainly vary according to such factors as geography, age and even fitness level. Businesses that can tap into those habits can often tap into a gold mine. However, it can be much harder than it seems, even for the smartest and most data-driven of entrepreneurs. That’s the sense one gets after listening to Fritz Lanman, CEO at ClassPass.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

With “URGENT/11” possibly introducing risks for medical devices and hospital networks if exploited by a remote attacker, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is informing patients, manufacturers and IT staff in health care facilities about the cybersecurity vulnerabilities. URGENT/11 impacts multiple operating systems that then may affect medical devices connected to a communications network in addition to other connected equipment, the agency said in a press release.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Uber coughed up over $3 billion to get its hands on Dubai’s ride-hailing startup Careem, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday (Oct. 2). Founded in 2012, the ride-hailing unicorn – which is valued at over $1 billion – was the premier tech startup in the Middle East and North Africa. Uber paid $3.1 billion to take ownership. The deal is expected to close in January of 2020.

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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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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

American Express has announced a new incentive for small businesses to sign up for its Amazon Business Prime American Express Card. Reports in NerdWallet on Friday (Sept. 27) said that in addition to the $125 Amazon gift card provided to small businesses that are Prime members and are approved for the small business credit card, American Express is also offering rewards linked to spend regardless of whether or not that small business makes purchases on Amazon.

Spend Management 74

Spend Management B2B 74

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

We all know the drill. After receiving treatment at a hospital (whether an in-and-out affair, such as an MRI, or a multi-day stay in a room), the insurance notices and bills start arriving. The first one, two or three are usually ignored, perhaps put on a pile for later consideration or filing. After all, those early figures are often not what a specific patient will end up paying out of pocket.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

There are many ways a firm can measure the value of instant payments, and determine how much of a return on investment (ROI) it can expect to reap. A firm can look at it in terms of how much it will save by stepping away from the costly and inefficient world of paper checks, or it can evaluate in terms of the auxiliary services and features it will be able to offer to its customers, and potentially monetize in the future.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

AI and ML are some of today’s most hotly discussed technologies, sparking both optimism about a future less reliant on human labor as well as fears of job loss. QSRs have ample opportunities for such technologies. Hungry customers can use sophisticated AI tools to place orders by talking to voice assistants as if they were human cashiers, for example.

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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.

Finance

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Mastercard has launched Threat Scan, a global solution to help banks spot authorization weaknesses before a breach occurs, the company announced in a press release on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The new service is being featured at the Mastercard Cybersecurity Summit in Croatia from Sept. 30-Oct. 3. As weaknesses in authorization systems can be exploited by online thieves, financial services firms are more vulnerable to hackers and get hit 300 times more often than other businesses, according to the Boston

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Technology 71

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Trucking is a difficult and vital job. It’s not only the long, often-lonely hours, but the anxiety — as well as the lost time and money — that comes from inefficient dispatching and last-minute (perhaps unwanted) loads, among other points. Stress can run high for both drivers and trucking companies, especially those still stuck in the analog era, or those with digital capabilities that haven’t advanced in a decade or more.

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Technology Retail 70

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

These are indeed the days for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the world of payments, and that trend looks likely to hold into the 2020s. That raises several questions for financial institutions (FIs), FinTech firms and payment service providers as they figure out how to best navigate this changing world. It can be confusing to figure out what to do.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Amazon has opened its first physical store in Massachusetts. Located at the Natick Mall in Natick, Massachusetts, the 4-star store is the fifth physical location nationwide for the eCommerce giant. The first location opened in New York City last September, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado, Berkeley, California, and Seattle, Washington. “We created Amazon 4-star to be a place where customers can discover products they will love.

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Massachusetts Colorado Washington New York 69

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.

CPA

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Fifty-four faster payment schemes — and counting. Real-time payments are on the radar for most banks, and the opportunity is there to grow top lines and cement customer relationships. To that end, said Craig Ramsey, head of real-time payments at ACI Worldwide , in an interview with PYMNTS, the approach a financial institution (FI) takes toward faster payments at the beginning, and at the highest strategic level, matters — quite a bit.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra has had its fair share of scrutiny and regulatory issues, and now the Financial Times is reporting that PayPal is very close to leaving the 28-company coalition meant to help Libra gain legitimacy and come to fruition. Representatives from all 28 Libra backers were set to meet in Washington on Thursday (Oct. 3) to discuss how to handle the backlash and move forward; all were present except for PayPal.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

PayPal Holdings announced that it can do business in China after buying a controlling stake in a domestic payments firm. The deal would make PayPal the first foreign firm to enter China’s payment services market. “The People’s Bank of China has approved PayPal Information Technologies Co., Ltd.’s acquisition of a 70 percent equity interest in Guofubao Information Technology Co.

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Finance Technology 67

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

PayPal has bought a majority stake in Chinese payments group Guofubao (NationPay), and has acquired a payments license in the country, according to a report by the Financial Times. . PayPal bought a 70 percent stake in the company for an undisclosed amount, and the country’s central bank approved the deal. This means that PayPal is the first outside country to become a part of the payments market in the country in the two years since Beijing said outside countries would be eligible.

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Finance 67

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

Spend Management

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

EMV seems to be that payments issue that just won’t go away, but not in the U.S., where at least one vital and robust sector of commerce has yet to adopt the global security standard en masse. We are talking about gas stations and convenience stores, with their EMV liability shift pushed back to Oct. 1, 2020 — at one point, the deadline was in 2017.

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Technology Retail Construction Sales 67

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Square has announced that it’s launching a CBD early access program , which will allow vendors in the United States to sell CBD products using Square. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant without the THC. It’s commonly used for anxiety, pain and a slew of other maladies. It was legalized in 2018, and Square now wants to “make our tools available to sellers in the CBD space, so they can start, run and grow their business on Square.”.

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Sales payroll Legal Start-ups 66

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

“ There’s no place like home ” are the famous words spoken by Judy Garland, playing the character of Dorothy, at the end of the iconic movie, “ The Wizard of Oz.”. All it took were three clicks of her ruby-red slippers and those five words to transport Dorothy back to Kansas and her beloved Auntie Em and Uncle Henry after she, her dog Toto and her farmhouse were uprooted and transported to the Land of Oz in a tornado.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Consumer bank Marcus , launched by Goldman Sachs in 2016, has lost $1.3 billion despite buying startups and building call centers in Utah and Texas, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday (Sept. 28). Startup Marcus — named after Goldman Sachs’s 19th-century immigrant founder — went after deadbeat borrowers without the benefit of a collections staff, sources told the WSJ.

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