Category: Accounting
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Supporting IPOs, M&A, and Board-Level Decisions: Accountants as Architects of Strategy Accountants are far more than compliance officers—we are trusted advisors during the moments that define a company’s future. In our latest article on NotJustABeanCounter.com, we explore how accounting professionals: Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Read the full article: HERE Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-a-bean-counter…
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Implementing automation and analytics is just the beginning—the real challenge is proving they deliver value. In our latest post on NotJustABeanCounter.com, we discuss: Measuring and communicating success isn’t just about dashboards—it’s about showing how accounting drives real business performance. Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Follow, like, or comment below — and explore more at…
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The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has released an important update to its Financial Reporting Manual, effective June 30, 2025, and officially posted on July 2, 2025. Read the full manual and summary of changes here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/whats-new/updates-financial-reporting-manual Feel free to share this post with your network—especially teams in assurance, reporting, or M&A—so they can incorporate…
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Leading Automation & Analytics: Continuous Learning & Skills Development In a world where technology, regulations, and business models change rapidly, accounting and finance professionals must go beyond compliance. This is what it means to break the stereotype—and lead with insight, influence, and innovation. Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Follow, like, or comment below —…
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Smarter Finance Starts Here Automation and analytics are more than buzzwords—they’re redefining the future of accounting. Our sister site’s article sets the stage for how accounting teams can lead in transformation by understanding the tools, language, and outcomes that matter most. Read the full post here. #NotJustABeanCounter #FinanceTransformation #AccountingInnovation #Automation #Analytics #PowerBI #RPA #StrategicFinance #CFOInsights…
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The days of being seen as just number crunchers are behind us. Today’s accountants are strategic thinkers, business partners, and tech-savvy leaders driving performance and transformation. That’s why our sister website launched a new content series from Not Just a Bean Counter—focused on how accounting professionals can lead with insight, influence, and innovation. From automation…
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Considering Going Public? Start Here. Like many of you, I subscribe to updates from several professional services firms. This morning, one from Protiviti caught my attention: their Guide to Public Company Transformation: Frequently Asked Questions. I started reading it over coffee, and let’s just say—it wasn’t exactly “light” reading, but it was full of practical…
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The Future of Audit Oversight at a Crossroads A recent proposal by the House Financial Services Committee to abolish the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and transfer its functions to the SEC has sparked significant debate. Broc Romanek’s insightful piece on The Governance Beat outlines compelling arguments against this move. Key Concerns: As professionals…
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Great news for all companies feeling the pinch of the qualified accountant shortage. With the recent approval of S.B. 262, Texas is officially offering a more flexible pathway to CPA licensure starting August 1, 2026—aligning with broader national momentum led by AICPA and NASBA.