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Technology Enabled Data Analytics: Friend or Foe?

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In fact a report by Cornerstone Research entitled, “Accounting Class Action Filings and Settlements - 2014 Review and Analysis " , shows allegations that accounting fraud surged 47 percent in securities class-action lawsuits over 2013. In the end, technology can make the work of a CPA more interesting. About the Author.

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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

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Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. Takeaway 3 With effective technology, the bank can continue to grow its portfolio without necessarily adding staff.

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Certify Shrinks T&E Market With Abacus Buy

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Expense report management software firm Certify announced its acquisition of Abacus , the leading real-time expense reporting solution. Acquiring Abacus strengthens and expands our management team, product set and domain knowledge,” said Robert Neveu, founder and CEO of Certify. Financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed.

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FinTech Partnerships With FI Marked By Global Scope

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The cost of technology has lessened, though, opening the door for SMEs to bring bits and bytes to supply chains – lessening reliance on manual processes and invoices of the paper kind, thus eliminating errors. The software firm, Sage, has had five of its accounting offerings focused on VAT, accredited by the UAE Federal Tax Authority.

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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. During the webinar, McLaughlin explained that the two biggest challenges for audit firms lie within the tension of managing risk while creating more efficiency during the audit process.

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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. While some believe the fear mongering is overdone, many firms in the accounting profession are nonetheless seeking to move from the kind of backward-looking compliance work (such as tax preparation and auditing) that is increasingly automated.

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4 Ways providing valuations can help your accounting practice

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Many of those clients will be facing major life and business decisions in the near future as they approach retirement age, presenting a unique opportunity for accountants to assist them through services that go beyond tax preparation. 21 at 1 p.m. Valuation services can help you retain clients.

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