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10 Twitter accounts every accountant should follow

Abrigo

Be sure to follow Isaac for the latest accounting information, particularly on topics related to technology and innovation. 7) @Tomhood - As the CEO of both the Business Learnings Institute and the Maryland Association of CPAs, it’s safe to say that Tom Hood keeps busy. Follow Kelly for all things tax-related.

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Digital License Plates Vie For Place In Connected Car Ecosystem

PYMNTS

The plates also offer geo-fencing technology that, at least for now, is meant to track “government or business vehicles,” though it could soon help with automated parking and serve as a conduit for marketing tasks. The technology could have a significant role in the connected vehicle ecosystem, and in the rise of smart cities.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Whether it’s products and services, technology strategies or employee benefits, independent community banks decide on their own terms what’s best for their business and their customers. 3-yr average pre-tax ROA. pre-tax ROA: 3.08%. pre-tax ROA: 2.83%. pre-tax ROA: 2.68%. 3-yr average pre-tax ROA. Tuscaloosa.

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Predicting the Next Banking Crisis Is a Fool’s Game. Not Learning From the Last One: Equally Foolish

Jeff For Banks

In the late 90s, low interest rates made speculative equity investments more attractive than bonds, and at the same time, innovative internet companies grew in popularity among retail investors, professional traders, venture capitalists, and the like (familiar?). Remember K Bank in Maryland? credit default swaps anyone?).

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Disrupting The Car: How Shared Cars, Bikes, & Scooters Are Reshaping Transportation And Cannibalizing Car Ownership

CB Insights

A confluence of maturing technologies, including mobile payments, IoT, and GPS technology helped make dockless systems possible. When combined into a mobile app, these technologies allow users to locate, access, and pay for vehicles without the need for fixed stations. The race to autonomy. to enhance its software capabilities.

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Fintech Fundings: 27 Companies Raise $345 Million Week Ending August 14

Fintech Labs Insights

It was another stellar week for Finovate alums with 6 fundings totaling $123 million: money transfer service Payoneer ($50 mil), AI innovator Kensho ($33 million), tax specialist VATBox ($24 million), , cash-back specialist Mogl ($7.9 Artificial intelligence technology. VAT tax refund solution . Source: NW Innovation.

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Sports Betting Moves Forward In The U.S. — With or Without ‘Integrity Fees’

PYMNTS

Meanwhile, states such as Kentucky, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland and others are making moves toward legalization, and via different methods. The state reportedly would impose a $250,000 licensing fee on betting providers, along with a 3 percent tax. percent state tax on sports wagers.