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Print copy of “Next-Level Accountants” now available

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Despite a decade of eReaders and eBooks, many people still prefer printed books, according to Deloitte and other researchers. "I In fact, a recent review of studies on digital devices vs. print concluded that different learning strategies used for digital devices might short-circuit comprehension.

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How much cash should a company have?

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By examining the credits and debits (for payroll, loan or tax payments, supplies purchased or other expenses) within business deposit/savings accounts, JPMorgan Institute determined each business’s cash buffer. “A large share of small businesses in the U.S. Review sources of incoming cash and list all of the one-time and recurring outflows.

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Poll: Accountants want substantially more revenue from advisory services

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Indeed, a 2013 research study estimates that nearly half of total U.S. employment is at high risk of becoming automated over the next 10 to 20 years, and the study ranked accountants and auditors in the top one-sixth of the most automatable occupations. Experts offer numerous tips.

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Payments 2016: The Year Of The Emergence Of The Global Citizen

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PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. Schools, hospitals, tax agencies and others are not necessarily equipped to be in that business. Over 1 million international students studied at U.S.

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Performing business valuations with optimal efficiency

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In fact, studies have shown that across a broad range of industries, small and midsize U.S. Utilizing technology is one way to reduce the amount of time it takes to produce a valuation. Technology that streamlines workflow and scales existing processes enables firms to realize more profit from each fee for services.

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What are analytical procedures and their benefits?

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According to the AICPA, analytical procedures consist of reviewing financial information by studying plausible relationships between data and evaluating it for consistency. Since leaving public accounting, she has been an internal auditor, a tax preparer and a Controller. They provide auditors with many benefits.

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How to increase efficiency and minimize risk in the audit process using analytics

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Since leaving public accounting, she has been an internal auditor, a tax preparer and a controller. A study by the Global Public Policy Committee, “Enhancing Auditor Professional Skepticism,” found that common judgment tendencies in auditors act to weaken skepticism and lead to bias.

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