Business Process Improvement
Intuit Discontinues QuickBooks Desktop Service
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that, as of May 31, 2024, QuickBooks Desktop 2021 will be discontinued. This includes all 2021 versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, QuickBooks Desktop Premier, QuickBooks Desktop for Mac, and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions v21. Clients who fail to upgrade by this date will no longer have access to live […]
Construction Analytics Overview and Software Demo
AAFCPAs’ Construction Practice is pleased to share an informative dialogue about which construction financial analytics are most crucial for controlling costs, ensuring profitability, and managing project efficiency. We also offer a product demonstration presented by ProNovos, a leading financial analytics solution tailored to suit the needs of the construction industry. This webinar OnDemand will reveal […]
Budgeting Software Features for Those Who Love Excel
CFOs and accountants will rightfully admit that Excel has its limitations. Consider the time involved in complex calculations, manual report generation, and meticulous data input due to the inability to download data directly from the bank. Still, despite its limitations, what keeps users loyal to Excel is the joy in working with spreadsheets. But business […]
Unlocking Automation Success: Building a Robust Case for RPA Through a Strategic Rubric
Consider how many business processes require little to no critical thought. Think high volume manual data entry, paper forms processing, patient registration, website scraping, policy administration or servicing, benefits administration, data cleansing, and system or application testing. Not only do these tasks detract from creative and strategic innovation, facetime, and critical analysis but the monotony […]
Best and Worst Practices in Nonprofit Finance
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Educational Seminar (April 2023), leaders in our Managed Accounting & Advisory Solutions practice provided more than 400 attendees with a behind the scenes glimpse into some of the best and worst practices in nonprofit financial operations. The session included insight, thoughts, and recommendations from Joyce Ripianzi, CPA, Lauren M. Duplin, CPA, […]
Have you outgrown your general ledger system?
Making the switch from a general ledger to a customized enterprise solution can notably advance operations by offering improved efficiencies and accuracy along with the freedom in being untethered from complicated third-party software integrations. This holds especially true when less sophisticated financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis solutions begin to hold you back from optimal growth. […]
Effective Strategies for Streamlining Employee Time Off: A Guide to Process Improvements
As employees use the summer to take time off, managers are charged with juggling coverage. Meanwhile colleagues struggle to assume new roles and responsibilities if only on a temporary basis. Even the most adept can find this challenging. What if, as opposed to business as usual, we took a step back and approached coverage as […]
Three Essential Steps to Prepare for Implementing Robotic Process Automation
As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, we are exploring innovative solutions to streamline our clients’ operations and enhance efficiency. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as a powerful software technology that automates repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable time and resources for more strategic initiatives. The business case for RPA is often clear […]
Optimize Your New ERP or GL System
Change is never easy. But as businesses evolve and leadership are pressed to maintain lean operations amid mounting cost constraints, adaptation becomes necessary. Optimizing your technology is no exception. Take Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and general ledger systems implementation, for example. Driven to get the greatest return for our investment, we commit a huge amount […]