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CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The narrative has changed this year, with the drive for efficiency replacing talent as the top priority for accounting firms.
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CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The narrative has changed this year, with the drive for efficiency replacing talent as the top priority for accounting firms.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Tax and accounting firms are becoming more comfortable tapping technology as a driver of success as they seek to grow revenue and profit and improve employee effectiveness for 2023.
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CFO Dive
MAY 15, 2023
The blurring lines between software and business processes is a boon for big-four firms looking to managed service providers to expand client offerings.
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OCTOBER 3, 2022
Many growing businesses have recognized and harnessed the benefits of outsourcing their accounting services. Rather than hiring full or part-time accountants or bookkeepers as permanent staff members, it often makes more sense to simply outsource —from both a monetary and scaling perspective. Up-to-Date Software & Technology.
The Charity CFO
APRIL 28, 2023
Is there an advantage to working with accounting firms specializing in nonprofits? However, running a nonprofit comes with unique challenges that require specialized expertise, particularly in financial management and accounting. Grant Accounting Many nonprofit organizations rely on grants to fund their programs and services.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Missteps at large accounting firms threaten to undermine investor confidence in financial information, according to Paul Munter, the SEC’s acting chief accountant.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
India managing partner Bharat Dhawan says after the combination with US firm Forvis, Mazars overall would become a global network of about $5 billion in revenue, resulting in significant revenue for Mazars India.
CFO News
APRIL 27, 2023
The positive hiring intent can be attributed to high demand of multiple services delivered by these firms such as taxation, business consulting, risk advisory, deal advisory, technology services, ESG services.
E78 Partners
JUNE 12, 2023
The leaders of Outliers bring significant experience as CFOs of private equity portfolio companies and understand the complexities of upgrading finance and accounting functions post-transaction close,” said John Signa, founder and CEO of E78 Partners. ” More information about E78 can be found at E78partners.com.
CFO News
JULY 12, 2023
Business service exports have become a critical part of India's economy but the sector has been hit by a slowdown in global demand for software and challenges in big urban centres such as rising costs, high attrition and slow progress in getting workers to return to the office after the pandemic.
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OCTOBER 20, 2022
Start doing what you love rather than burning the midnight oil by outsourcing your accounting. A small, in-house finance team may start to feel the pressures of a growing business, and if you are still doing your own accounting, you could be losing hours of time —and money. The Hidden Advantages of Outsourced Accounting.
CFO Dive
APRIL 12, 2023
Back in September, the Big Four accounting firm announced plans to split its auditing and consulting arms into two entities. Now, ‘Project Everest’ has been halted.
CFO Dive
AUGUST 3, 2023
Many accounting firms lacking qualified staff have had to turn away work, according to alliantTalent.
Future CFO
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In the face of the many advancements now in data and technology, it is undeniable that accountants are put in the position to keep up. Automation has been a notable shift, as routine accounting tasks have become less manual and time-consuming. The post Why accountants must keep up with new technology appeared first on FutureCFO.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The PCAOB cracked down against KPMG for several alleged violations in the latest sign of tougher oversight of the accounting firms that audit publicly listed companies.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 29, 2020
A number of large accounting groups have turned down requests to audit Greensill Capital as the SoftBank -backed firm mulls a stock market listing, the Financial Times (FT) reported. The United Kingdom-based organization has become one of the most highly valued private finance firms in the nation as of its 2011 establishment.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Andy Goldstein, who has held the top financial seat for big-name brands such as the New Jersey Devils, will tap his 22 years of industry experience as CFO for the accounting firm.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
Accounting software providers MYOB and Xero are exploring invoice finance solutions while retaliation ensues in the background regarding products that charge fees to small businesses in exchange for faster access to unpaid accounts. It’s attractive to lenders because the invoices act as collateral.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 19, 2018
’s Big Four accountancy firms — KPMG , PwC , EY and Deloitte — have escaped a forced breakup from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), The Guardia n reported on Tuesday (Dec. ” “Most people will never read an auditor’s opinion on a company’s accounts,” he said. ”
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Manual accounts receivable (AR) processes are a headache for any administrative professional. In the accounting profession, manually having to determine the fiscal value of services provided, and creating physical documents to bill clients, is a significant use of valuable time that could otherwise be spent on driving revenue for the firm.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Auditing and accounting talent shortage continue to make employers toss and turn, according to a global survey of more than 4,100 accountants and 2,300 auditors. When it comes to talent retention, more than 85% of accountants and 90% of auditors said it is either somewhat or extremely difficult.
PYMNTS
JUNE 26, 2020
Ernst & Young ( EY ), the global accounting firm hired to verify Wirecard’s financials, failed to request crucial information from a Singapore bank where the German payment processor claimed it had up to 1 billion euros ($1.1 The big question for me is what on earth did EY do when they signed off the accounts?”
CFO Talks
APRIL 5, 2023
Written by Leigh Schaler In a recent interview on the CFOTalks podcast, Zebediah Marewangepo a Senior Business Consultant at Taxdirect, shared his insights on the accounting profession in Zimbabwe and South Africa. but somewhere along the line I ended up doing accountancy and I then finished college in 1994.
The Charity CFO
JANUARY 21, 2022
And the issue of restricted funds presents unique bookkeeping and accounting challenges for a nonprofit that a for-profit company doesn’t face. This accounting system is called fund accounting. This accounting system is called fund accounting. Who’s Required to Use Fund Accounting? .
CFO News
JULY 1, 2023
The President also admitted that Indian accountancy firms have not yet reached the stature of big multinational accounting firms, and highlighted that they should think about regulations of different fields and collaborate with law firms.
PYMNTS
JUNE 29, 2020
As the fallout from Wirecard ’s troubles unfold, Germany’s deputy finance minister has called for radical solutions to fix how accounting firms are regulated, the Financial Times reported. Its founder and CEO Markus Braun, 51, resigned and was later arrested on charges of misrepresenting Wirecard’s accounts and market manipulation.
The Charity CFO
AUGUST 15, 2023
Myths of Nonprofit Accounting and Why They Matter to Job Seekers Unfortunately, many job seekers fall victim to the stereotypes and believe the myths surrounding nonprofit accounting. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. Ready to dive deep into this exciting realm?
CFO Dive
JUNE 22, 2022
The new requirements come as many companies have expanded their operations globally, leading to an increase in audits executed by multiple accounting firms.
CFO Talks
JULY 5, 2022
Join the SAIBA Tour to India as we attend the 21st IFAC World Congress of Accountants. This year’s World Congress of Accountants 2022, will be hosted by the Institute of Charteded Accountants of India in Mumbai, India. Professional Accountancy organization leaders. Theme they will be focusing on: Building trust.
PYMNTS
MARCH 1, 2020
s audit regulator, announced plans this week to break up the dominance of the largest four accounting firms, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC , according to the Financial Times. The regulator issued letters to those firms, known as the Big Four, Thursday. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the U.K.’s
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Reckon , an Australia-based small business (SMB) accounting company, has reportedly sold off key assets to industry peer MYOB. 16), Reckon Chief Executive Clive Rabie described the company’s sale of its accounting practice software unit to MYOB as losing the “jewel in the crown” of the company. Reckon shares spiked 25.6
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 10, 2019
based FinTech specializing in facilitating payments for small business accountancy firms, is partnering with BIN (bank account identification number) sponsor Moorwand to further streamline the payments experience for accountants and bookkeepers. Telleroo , a U.K.-based In a press release issued Tuesday (Dec.
The Charity CFO
JANUARY 17, 2022
If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you’re not researching nonprofit accounting basics to satisfy your curiosity. with this overview of nonprofit accounting basics. . What is nonprofit accounting? Investopedia defines accounting as “the process of recording financial transactions pertaining to a business.” .
PYMNTS
JANUARY 25, 2019
San Francisco-based HostBooks is stepping into the small business (SMB) accounting software industry, announcing Thursday (Jan. “Being a CPA, I am aware of all the issues holding down the accounting industry,” said HostBooks Founder Kapil Rana in a statement. 24) that its solution officially launched over the weekend.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 6, 2020
Practice management software provider ImagineTime , which works with accounting firms, has partnered with Mango Billing for a "next-generation practice management solution," according to a press release. New solutions include integrating with other back-office programs and open banking.
Global Finance
AUGUST 31, 2023
Global Finance Magazine - To attract and retain prospects, accounting firms are trying to entice prospective employees with additional benefits.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the renowned "Big Four" accounting firms, has revealed its intention to reduce its workforce by approximately 600 jobs in the United Kingdom, as reported by a source on Tuesday.
PYMNTS
MAY 4, 2020
Accounting firms have become an important collaborator in aiding cloud migrations by small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), according to Alan Chang, managing director of Singapore Corporate Services (SCS). A New Model For Accounting. But overcoming these challenges is essential.
PYMNTS
MAY 4, 2020
To help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) receive payment online, SMB payment and accounting platform Autobooks unveiled the rollout of a new initiative, according to a press release. Businesses can enroll directly with Autobooks, connect their checking account, and start taking payments “within minutes,” according to the release.
CFO Network
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The nightmare for accountants and businesses alike is a growing issue. Why Accounting cyberattacks are on the rise, and what you can do about it. The cloud is a great way to make accounting more accessible, but it also presents new risks that must be considered. Know Your Threats. Train Your Staff. Know Your Regulations.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 19, 2019
FinTech and automation technology have cast a shadow of anxiety on the accounting industry in recent years, as certified public accountants (CPAs) began to wonder whether their jobs would be replaced entirely by robots. Because there is a big disconnect between the accounting industry and the small business owner.”
PYMNTS
JANUARY 9, 2020
Following anxieties that robots would replace their jobs, small business (SMB) accountants are now on a path to potentially become more strategic partners with their SMB clients. “In many ways, the biggest pain point for accountants and small businesses is assembling the books in the first place,” he said.
PYMNTS
MARCH 15, 2019
Anxieties that automation will replace humans have waned in the accounting sector, as industry players begin to realize that technology can actually help accountants play a more important role for their small business (SMB) customers as advisors and guides, rather than replacing their roles outright. Tax reform in the U.S.
CFO News
DECEMBER 26, 2022
In an earlier order, the PCAOB announced that it had censured KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP, a registered public accounting firm, and a KPMG partner, along with KPMG India, and imposed civil money penalties of $1,000,000 on KPMG India and $75,000 on the partner.
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