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Client Hub: All-in-one workflow and client communication for modern firms — clienthub.app

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App Updates

What's new in QuickBooks Online: July 2021 - QuickBooks — quickbooks.intuit.com

Check out the updates from last month including an improved integration with Square and a preview of improvements coming to invoices and estimates

Reflecting on the evolution of bank reconciliation at Xero | Xero Blog — www.xero.com

Bank reconciliation is one of the most loved features of Xero. A post that reviews the story behind it and plans to innovate going forward.

Why we’re making changes to Xero and what it means for you | Xero Blog — www.xero.com

An announcement without a lot of specifics at this point, but a clear stake in the ground that a next-generation experience is in the works

Dext Launches Dext Commerce - insightfulaccountant.com — www.intuitiveaccountant.com

Dext Commerce helps accountants & bookkeepers take on clients profitably by simplifying sales data and tax calculations for businesses selling on Shopify, Amazon, and other eCommerce platforms

App Discovery

Welcome to your Windows 365 Cloud PC

Stream your desktop, apps, settings, and content from the Microsoft cloud to any device and have a personalized Windows experience wherever you are.

Practice Tips

Is Mandatory Time Off the Cure for Workaholics? — www.patriotsoftware.com

Creating a mandatory time off policy can encourage employees to use their paid time off (PTO) or unlimited PTO days.

How to automate workflows so you can focus on your business

Learn how a few simple changes can save you a ton of time in this quick guide to connecting essential business systems.

Breaking Down Form 1099-NEC vs. 1099-MISC for Your Clients: Q&A

The IRS first revived Form 1099-NEC in 2020 for reporting nonemployee compensation, and some business owners and are still getting used to it.

8 Must-Have Payroll Software Features — report.woodard.com

Accounting professionals who process payroll for clients need a payroll software partner. Make sure you have these 8 must-have elements in your software.

Now for something totally different...

A Sunscreen for Pavement Could Help Keep Cities Cool — gizmodo.com

Spraying streets with a special treatment could help reduce city heat and the public health dangers that come with it.

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