Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Chatbots were the next big thing: what happened?

#Chatbots were The Next Big Thing. Our hopes were skyhigh. Bright-eyed and bushytailed, the industry was ripe for a new era of #innovation: it was time to start socializing with machines. And why wouldn’t they be?

Chatbots were the next big thing: what happened?

Oh, how the headlines blared:
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

What's New In Receipt Bank: May 2018

What's New In Receipt Bank: May 2018 By Mathilde Jeakings

What's New In Receipt Bank: May 2018

This month has been all about out with the old and in with the new - we launched our elegant new logo and new brand this month! We have also been working hard launching lots of new features to streamline your processes and make your bookkeeping even more effortless.
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Monday, July 23, 2018

The #AccountingTop100 social media leaderboard,...

A fresh edition of the #AccountingTop100 social leaderboard is here by @Avalara. Which accounting influencers are bringing their best in the midst of conference season? Here are some highlights from the newest Top 100… via @AccountingWEB

The #AccountingTop100 social media leaderboard,...

"Social media is about the people! Not about your business. Provide for the people and the people will provide you." - Matt Goulart
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Bill.com relaunches accountant resource center

.@Billcom has relaunched its accountant resource center with an expanded library of content which offers actionable training, templates and advice in areas including internal and external product training, sales and marketing and client onboarding.

Bill.com relaunches accountant resource center

The payments company also launched a free webinar series for firms and their clients.
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Saturday, July 21, 2018

How to Make Better Decisions with an MVP Mindset

How to Make Better Decisions with an #MVPMindset A guide to using product management strategies in your daily life via Jessica Greene on @Zapier

How to Make Better Decisions with an MVP Mindset

It's human nature to seek perfection. I learned that lesson quickly as a product manager when I was tasked with guiding web development projects from first idea to formal launch. No one wants to release a product that's not perfect, right? So the company executives who funded the...Read More
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2018 Intuit Rate Survey: Billing Rates, Value...

The 2018 Intuit® Rate survey has closed and the results are in! Billing Rates, Value Pricing and More... via @HSatterley @MichelleLongCPA on @IntuitAccts #FirmoftheFuture

2018 Intuit Rate Survey: Billing Rates, Value...

Get key insights from your peers to know how to price your services.
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2018 Intuit Rate Survey: Best Sources to Find...

What are your best sources to find new clients? Do you have a strategy, or is it done by pure guesswork? 2018 Intuit Rate Survey: Best Sources to Find New Clients via @MichelleLongCPA on @QuickBooks #FirmoftheFuture Blog

2018 Intuit Rate Survey: Best Sources to Find...

What are your best sources to find new clients? Look to the 2018 Rate Survey for answers.
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Friday, July 20, 2018

Three Things Business Owners Should Stop Doing Now

Three Things Business Owners Should Stop Doing Now Do you want some more time in your day? I do! Sometimes when I’m heading to bed my head is filled with all the things I still have to do tomorrow. via @bravelygo on @due

Three Things Business Owners Should Stop Doing Now

Business owners never have a shortage of things to do. It’s time to stop doing things that hold you back.
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Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and other influential...

Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and other influential billionaires are investing in 2 startups that could solve the biggest problem with renewable energy via @jfberke on @businessinsider

Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and other influential...

Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and other billionaires are investing in two energy-storage startups through the fund Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Energy storage is one of the biggest bottlenecks in the widespread adoption of renewable energy.
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6 Tips for Achieving Business Success - Bill...

Small businesses play an invaluable role in our communities. They employ half of the U.S. workforce, they help rebuild our main streets, they support local sports teams, and they are the birthplace of innovation via @BillRancic on @CapitalOneSpark

6 Tips for Achieving Business Success - Bill...

Figuring out how to make your business successful is the big question when it comes to running a small business. Here's some insight from Bill Rancic.
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Thursday, July 19, 2018

My Multiple Miscarriages Broke My Heart-But...

What Multiple #Miscarriages Taught Me About #Innovation If you walk into my office, one of the first things you’ll see is a picture of my twins under the trees in total giggling glory, looking magical via @MoneyWit VP of Design at @Intuit @QuickBooks

My Multiple Miscarriages Broke My Heart-But...

It's the battle wounds that make you a better leader.
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The Pros And Cons Of Working From Home

Job seekers are enticed by work from home options but are aware of the pitfalls, suggests new research from global staffing firm Robert Half. via @imobannon on @cpapracadvisor

The Pros And Cons Of Working From Home

Job seekers are enticed by work from home options but are aware of the pitfalls, suggests new research from global staffing firm Robert Half. More than three quarters of professionals surveyed (77 percent) said they are more likely to accept a ...Read More
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Bots Can Break, Leaving Corporate Tasks Undone

To avoid roping employees into the mundane task of bug-hunting, developers must program #bots to be flexible and create dashboards to monitor bot performance and send alerts in case of problems, according to #automation experts via @knash99 on @WSJ

Bots Can Break, Leaving Corporate Tasks Undone

We don't expect bots will go wild, but they will stop when something goes wrong," says Kenan Erkan, principal financial officer for special projects and administration in finance and accounting at the World Bank's International Finance Corp.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Q&A Forum: Tax Experts Explain Supreme Court...

#SCOTUS ruled in favor of #SDvsWayfair, granting the state authority to impose sales tax obligations on out-of-state transactions. Check out the Q&A Forum where Tax Experts Explain Supreme Court Decision on Nexus via @Avalara

Q&A Forum: Tax Experts Explain Supreme Court...

Q&A Forum: Tax Experts Explain Supreme Court Decision on Nexus The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in favor of South Dakota in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. Is it possible that their decision could put an end to "tax-free" shopping for good? Out-of-state retailers might now have a new
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What it's like to watch an IBM AI successfully...

#IBM hosted two debate club-style discussions between two humans and an AI called “Project Debater.” The goal was for the #AI to engage in a series of reasoned arguments according to some pretty standard rules of debate via @backlon on @verge

What it's like to watch an IBM AI successfully...

Project Debater will argue with you and make jokes.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Why Cash Flow Forecasting is Advisory Gold

An essential but underdone advisory service that CPA’s should be considering is #cashflow #forecasting via @RFrancisWellyNZ @spotlightrep on @AccountingWEB

Why Cash Flow Forecasting is Advisory Gold

Spotlight founder and CA Richard Francis explains why an essential but underdone advisory service that CPA's should be considering is cash flow forecasting.
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The Accounting Community Rocks! Here's Why You...

If you’re just starting out in the #cloudaccounting space, getting involved in the accounting community (e.g. proactively engaging with fellow advisors) might seem a little daunting via @Paigesopik on @Hubdoc

The Accounting Community Rocks! Here's Why You...

Connecting with the accounting community can add a ton of value to your practice. Read our blog post three reasons to get involved.
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Monday, July 16, 2018

14 open areas on tax reform

While the #TCJA, enacted at the end of 2017, promises on the whole good news for taxpayers for 2018, #taxplanning to take maximum advantage of those provisions has been difficult due to continuing uncertainties... via @MarkALuscombe on @AccountingToday

14 open areas on tax reform

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have lots of good news for taxpayers, but it also requires answers to a number of questions.
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What's New in Apps: June 2018

What's New in Apps: June 2018

Gear up for summer with Intuit’s® newest apps being integrated with QuickBooks® Online (QBO).
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Transaction Pro Acquired by Right Networks

.@RightNetworks announced its acquisition of @TransactionPro, the leading provider of data import/export tools and services for the global #QuickBooks user community.

Transaction Pro Acquired by Right Networks

Right Networks, the leading provider of cloud-based accounting and business solutions for CPA firms, accounting professionals and small businesses, today announced its acquisition of Sarasota-based Transaction Pro, the leading provider of data import/export tools and services for the global QuickBooks user community.
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Saturday, July 14, 2018

Ensuring Success as Your Business Scales: The...

Savvy #CFOs know consistent communication with the CIO and active participation in evaluating IT solutions that support them is key to success via @jrsallese on @FEInews

Ensuring Success as Your Business Scales: The...

Savvy CFOs know consistent communication with the CIO and active participation in evaluating IT solutions that support them is key to success.
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Busting 4 Myths About Remote Accounting Work

According to a 2017 report, 3.9 million employees currently work from home at least half the time. That’s a 115% increase in #remoteworkers since 2005. Here are 4 Myths About Remote Accounting Work via @HutchCopy on @going_concern

Busting 4 Myths About Remote Accounting Work

There are so many remote work myths out there. As more accountants move to virtual work, these myths may seem like a haunting reality. But we're here to bust 'em up and tell you the real deal about remote accounting work.
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Friday, July 13, 2018

Why We Hate Working for Big Companies - Member...

Modern #capitalism raises the flag of the #freemarket while pitting centrally planned organizations against each other. Why We Hate Working for Big Companies via @puppetmasterd on @Medium

Why We Hate Working for Big Companies - Member...

It's been quite a journey going from being born on a commune to raising more than $87 million in funding at a software company. It's one that has forced me to wrestle with existential questions about...Read More
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IRS budgets $291M on technology for tax reform

The #IRS plans to spend close to $300 million to implement the new #taxlaw, including approximately $20 million for an estimated 450 new forms, instructions and publications via Michael Cohn on @AccountingToday

IRS budgets $291M on technology for tax reform

The Internal Revenue Service plans to spend close to $300 million to implement the new tax law.
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Getting crypto-ready

There’s nothing more intriguing to forward-thinking accounting professionals than the impending integration of #blockchain-based technology and #cryptocurrencies into their jobs and practices via @AmyVetterCPA on @AccountingToday

Getting crypto-ready

Processing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the ways that blockchain-based technologies could disrupt the accounting profession.
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

How to Value Price Advisory Services

How to Value Price Advisory Services via @wickersonabike on @liveplan #ValuePricing #AdvisoryServices #Growth #Productivity

How to Value Price Advisory Services

Helping a client to build a more profitable and successful business is one of the most valuable services accountants can provide. Learn how to price this service right, based on value, and not on time.
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The Launch of the Application Ecosystem Right...

The Right Networks Application Ecosystem via @rachelakrug on @RightNetworks #ApplicationEcosystem #PartnerOffers

The Launch of the Application Ecosystem Right...

We are excited to announce the launch of our application ecosystem program! This new program is focused on best-in-class applications vetted to meet the needs of CPA firms and small businesses. It is a hand-curated network of apps designed to streamline customer workflows.
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Turn-on, Turn-off, QuickBooks Online Projects

Turn-on, Turn-off, QuickBooks Online Projects via @LizQBO on @InsightfulActnt #QBOProjects

Turn-on, Turn-off, QuickBooks Online Projects

Wondering if you can turn-off QBO Projects once you turn it on, Liz Scott guides you through the process.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Three Vital Ways to Make Automation Work for You

Three Vital Ways to Make Automation Work for You via Shafat Qazi of @BQECore on @InsightfulActnt #ValuableInsights #AdvisoryServices

Three Vital Ways to Make Automation Work for You

Learn how automation can improve your business from Shafat Qazi, CEO & Founder of BQE Software.
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Why Amazing Team Communication Is Key for Small...

Why Amazing Team Communication Is Key for Small Business Success via @UseBreeze on @TSheets by @QuickBooks #TeamCommunication #IncreasedProductivity #ImprovedRelationships

Why Amazing Team Communication Is Key for Small...

It is critical to engage in meaningful communication with your employees and customers. Here's why communication is key to a small business's success.
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Will the boom in consulting fees keep going for...

Will the boom in consulting fees keep going for Big Four firms? via Edward Haigh on @Accounting Today #Consulting #ConsultingFees

Will the boom in consulting fees keep going for...

The good times continue to roll for management consultants, especially with tax reform.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

A refined approach to inventory valuation...

A refined approach to inventory valuation via Anthony Pumphrey on @AccountingToday #InventoryValuation

A refined approach to inventory valuation...

Limited guidance from the IRS and accounting standard-setting bodies has led to a divergence in interpretation and practice for inventory valuation within the scope of business combinations.
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The Price Increase Letter: How To Tell Clients...

The Price Increase Letter: How To Tell Clients You're Raising Your Rates via Steff Green on @IgnitionApp

The Price Increase Letter: How To Tell Clients...

Time moves on. Costs go up. The almighty dollar buys less and less. You learn new things and refine your processes and get better results for your clients. You start to ask yourself - am I being paid enough for what I do?
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10 Tech Stories you may have missed...

10 tech stories you may have missed: Excel gets smarter via @genemarks on @AccountingToday

10 Tech Stories you may have missed...

https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/10-tech-stories-you-may-have-missed-excel-gets-smarter?feed=00000158-e4d5-df94-a55c-fefffad40000
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Monday, July 9, 2018

23 Resources that Fuel the Most Effective...

23 Resources that Fuel the Most Effective ProAdvisors via @shuyi_s on @bentoforbiz #FaceBookGroups, #Blogs, #Apps, #Events

23 Resources that Fuel the Most Effective...

Even if you're a sole proprietor, you don't have to go it alone. This post contains some of the best resources I've come across to help you get more done, minus the burnout.
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Simpletivity! Trello vs Google Keep - Which is...

Simpletivity! Trello vs Google Keep - Which is Best? (Feature Comparison)

Simpletivity! Trello vs Google Keep - Which is...

Trello and Google Keep are both great apps for managing your to-do list. But when compared head-to-head, which one has the best features as a task manager? I...Read More
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QuickBooks Online New Features and Improvements...

QuickBooks Online New Features and Improvements - June 2018 Featuring: Direct Bank Feeds, Customized QuickBooks Capital, @SlackHQ integration to #QBOAWork via Alex Glenn on @IntuitAccts #FirmoftheFuture

QuickBooks Online New Features and Improvements...

Get the latest software updates and share these features with your clients.
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Saturday, July 7, 2018

3 Great Apps for Restaurant and Retail Customers

3 Great Integrated Apps to Streamline Retail and Restaurant Operations via David Glantz on @IntuitAccts #FirmoftheFuture Featuring: @LightspeedHQ, @Planday, @QuickBooks

3 Great Apps for Restaurant and Retail Customers

Lightspeed, Planday and QuickBooks Online have teamed up to provide small business owners with asolutions to their biggest pain points.
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Onboarding A New Client - The Importance of...

Onboarding A New Client - The Importance of First Contact via @SteveLoates on @kninjaknetwork @AISSolutions

Onboarding A New Client - The Importance of...

Even with the best intentions, things can go wrong when onboarding a new client.
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Transaction Pro Acquired by Right Networks

Exciting News! Transaction Pro has been Acquired by @RightNetworks via @rachelakrug on @TransactionPro

Transaction Pro Acquired by Right Networks

Right Networks, the leading provider of cloud-based accounting and business solutions for CPA firms, accounting professionals and small businesses, today announced its acquisition of Sarasota-based Transaction Pro, the leading provider of data import/export tools and services for the global QuickBooks user community.
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Friday, July 6, 2018

Fishbowl Lauches 'Boxstorm Forever Free' Online...

Fishbowl Lauches 'Boxstorm Forever Free' Online Inventory Solution via @QBMurph on @InsightfulActnt

Fishbowl Lauches 'Boxstorm Forever Free' Online...

Boxstorm, a cloud-based Inventory solution from the makers of Fishbowl Inventory has begun offering a 'forever free' version that integrates with QuickBooks Online.
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Hiring New Team Members: Fit or Skill, Which is...

Hiring New Team Members: Fit or Skill, Which is Most Important? via @SteveLoates on @AISSolutions #TeamBuilding #WinningTeam

Hiring New Team Members: Fit or Skill, Which is...

Building a team can be a fun and challenging experience. Like putting together a puzzle, you have to find the right pieces. In this video, Steve shares his thoughts on hiring and building a winning team. He asks the question; should you hire for fit or skill?
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Blockchain Is Here to Stay. Here Are 3 Ways You...

Blockchain Is Here to Stay. Here Are 3 Ways You Can Use It in Your Business via @AlisaCohn on @Inc #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin

Blockchain Is Here to Stay. Here Are 3 Ways You...

Blockchain technology is coming, and it's more than just bitcoin. Learn about it today to power your business tomorrow.
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Thursday, July 5, 2018

No, the Robots Aren't Coming for the Accounting...

No, the #Robots Aren't Coming for the #AccountingProfession via Dottie Chong on @TSheets by @QuickBooks #HumanProsperity #AutomationOpportunity

No, the Robots Aren't Coming for the Accounting...

With the growth of AI and automation, some accounting professionals might think technology is showing them the door. But recent data reveals otherwise.
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What Blockchain Could Mean for the Future of...

What #Blockchain Could Mean for the Future of #Accounting and Business via @CRUSHTheCPAExam on @AmexBusiness

What Blockchain Could Mean for the Future of...

Blockchain, the technology you keep hearing about, is gaining popularity for its efficiency and transparency. And it's changing what accountants and auditors may be asked for from their clients.
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Not Seeing Predictive Scheduling Laws in Your...

Not Seeing Predictive Scheduling Laws in Your State? This Might Be Why via @dhigley_higley of @TSheets by @QuickBooks #SchedulingLaws

Not Seeing Predictive Scheduling Laws in Your...

Not every law is passed in plain sight. In fact, unpopular bills become law all the time, purely by riding the coattails of other bills.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Your Future Is In People with a Learning Agile...

Your Future Is In People with a Learning Agile Mindset via @alevit on @QuickBase #EmpoweringTeams #AgileMindset #CompetitiveAdvantage

Your Future Is In People with a Learning Agile...

Organizations can transform their businesses for the better only if they are willing to empower those closest to the job to solve problems, make decisions, collaborate, and innovate.
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How Far Can You Push the Envelope on Workflow...

How Far Can You Push the Envelope on Workflow Automation? via Mariana St.Germain on @QuickBase #WorkflowAutomation

How Far Can You Push the Envelope on Workflow...

Automating workflows is at the heart of solving problems with app building platforms like Quick Base. Business professionals have been pushing the envelope on creating complex business logic that matches their exact processes without writing code. And now, with Quick Base’s new automation capability, they can push that envelope a much greater distance than ever before.
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You're Ready to Pivot. Now What?

You're Ready to Pivot. Now What? via @bykayson on @AmexBusiness #BusinessPivots #NewDirection

You're Ready to Pivot. Now What?

Are you looking to take your company in a new direction? Here are a few actionable steps you can take that can help you pivot your business.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

QuickBooks Online vs. Desktop: How They Compare...

QuickBooks Online vs. Desktop: How They Compare in 2018 via @StacyKildal on @Fundera #QBO #QBD #QBOvsQBD

QuickBooks Online vs. Desktop: How They Compare...

You need to know the differences between QuickBooks Online vs. Desktop, whether you're a loyal user or are just starting out. Make the best choice for you.
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Intuit Launches Global Search for 2018 Firms of...

Intuit Launches Global Search for 2018 Firms of the Future via @mindy4Intuit on @IntuitAccts #FirmoftheFuture

Intuit Launches Global Search for 2018 Firms of...

Find out how to enter our global Firm of the Future contest - the deadline is Aug. 12, 2018.
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The Apple Watch is about to become a better...

Your Apple Watch workout is about to get way better The five new fitness features coming to the Apple Watch in WatchOS 5. via @VaneHand on @CNET #AppleWatch #WatchOS5

The Apple Watch is about to become a better...

The five new fitness features coming in WatchOS 5.
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