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Accounting Firms MYOB, Xero Eye Invoice Finance Solutions

PYMNTS

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. The scrutiny led both Rio Tinto and Telstra to drop supply chain finance altogether.

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Understanding the benefits of AI in accounting

Future CFO

One of the five agendas that the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified for finance professionals to create a a better, fairer, and more sustainable world is the importance of understanding the benefits of artificial intelligence in the accountancy profession.

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The weight of upskilling in finance

Future CFO

The evolution of the finance function over the past few years has been anything but apparent, with the whole advent of digitalisation within the team and the non-stop shifts in the market. For many Finance teams, AI-powered technology does not replace humans as it functions more like a highly specialised team member.

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Finance vs. Accounting

CFO Simplified

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. How to Define Finance vs. Accounting. How to Define Finance vs. Accounting. Finance is categorized as strategic while accounting is much more tactical.

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Transforming accounts payable operations through AI

Future CFO

Systems powered by artificial intelligence are without a doubt revolutionising invoice processing in finance departments. The technological advancement provides more than just automation and reshapes roles, empowering finance teams to zero in on strategic activities like data analysis, supplier negotiations, and decision-making.

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Talent retention in Southeast Asia: Accountants as valuable assets

Future CFO

Talent shortage among accounting staff continues to persist in many parts of the world including Southeast Asia, with the issue being most felt by small accounting firms that struggle to compete with the big accounting firms: KPMG , PwC , Ernst & Young , and Deloitte.

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Joust To Finance Freelancers’ Outstanding SXSW Invoices

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Joust, a banking app in Austin, has announced it will pay users on their unpaid SXSW invoices to help them deal with the cancellation of the huge yearly festival, according to a release. ” Joust will use its invoice factoring tool, PayArmour, to fund the invoices.

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