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SEC Proposes Inline XBRL Filing of Tagged Data
The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to propose amendments intended to improve the quality and accessibility of data submitted by public companies and mutual funds using eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
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Only 17% of Finance Team Time Spent on Strategic Activities
The CFO Indicator Q4 2016 report reveals that while 85% of CFOs say their teams have direct access to the financial and operational data needed to generate accurate reports, it is the non-value-added tasks—like data gathering, verifying accuracy, and ...
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Making Sense of Travel and Expense Management in 2017
No matter what leads a company to embrace the latest technologies, those who do make the switch to T&E automation are generally pleasantly surprised with the outcome. We know this because we asked, and in the 2017 study the actual benefits companies reali
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Doug Sleeter Inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame
Sleeter has been a member of CPA Practice Advisor’s Top Thought Leaders since the program’s founding in 2009, and is a frequent speaker at events across the country. He has been a frequent columnist in CPA Practice Advisor and other accounting ...
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AuditFile Add-On for Xero Enhances Audits
The audit automation system from AuditFile, Inc. is now featured as an add-on solution on Xero’s App-Marketplace. AuditFile’s integration with the Xero online accounting software for small businesses gives firms of all sizes a seamless audit solution ...
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Accounting Thought Leader Symposium Kicks Off in Indy
The most influential thought leaders in the accounting profession gathered for CPA Practice Advisor's 9th annual Thought Leader Symposium in Indianapolis, February 26-28, where they are participating in discussions, and occasional disagreements, about ...
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Excel Isn’t Dead: 87% of Accountants Say It’s a Critical Tool
Many have tried to portend and then confirm the death of Excel, and much like the aforementioned quote from Twain, such an event has been greatly overrated. Consider this: though many have attempted to replace what can only be considered one of the ...
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CFOs Say Data Integration is Top Technology Hurdle
CFOs report that their teams continue to spend very little time on strategic tasks—just 17%—and remain reliant on the standard processes and technologies that negatively impact their ability to deliver actionable information. That's according to the ...