Laura Wootton

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Accounting Automation: Everything You Need To Know 

Do you want your accountants to spend the lion’s share of their time performing routine tasks by hand? For most accounting firms, the answer is a strong “no.” It’s inefficient, expensive, and can even harm the client experience if processes are slow or inaccurate. Fortunately, modern accounting automation technology can…

Laura Wootton | 11/04/2025 | 6 min read

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Starting An Accounting Firm: Your Essential Checklist  

Every year, thousands of certified accountants consider “going it alone” and starting their own accounting practice. Often, they see an opportunity to leave the safety of working for an established firm behind and strike out by themselves.   Accountants set up independent firms for several reasons:   More control over working hours …

Laura Wootton | 07/04/2025 | 10 min read

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What is Cloud Accounting and Does My Accounting Firm Need It? 

As time goes on, more and more firms are using cloud accounting software as a way to modernize their business processes and financial operations. Not only does cloud accounting give a competitive edge, but it also helps to enhance efficiency and accuracy with your accounting practices. If your team is…

Laura Wootton | 27/03/2025 | 9 min read

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FICA tax rates 2025: What they are and how they work

If you're an accountant or employer in the US, you'll know that staying on top of your payroll tax requirements is paramount. In this blog, we will delve into FICA (the Federal Insurance Contributions Act), specifically the FICA tax rates required to stay compliant, avoid penalties and manage payroll accurately.…

Laura Wootton | 19/02/2025 | 5 min read

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Payroll and HR Challenges in Healthcare

The healthcare industry is faced with unique payroll and HR issues. Here is your chance to discover a few tips and tricks to help you tackle some of the top pain points when it comes to healthcare payroll and HR. The top 4 challenges faced in healthcare Regulatory Compliance In…

Laura Wootton | 13/08/2024 | 4 min read

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Explore HR and Payroll Technologies For Nonprofits

Nonprofits are faced with unique hurdles that other businesses and organizations never have to worry about. For most nonprofits, your budget is extremely tight, and you’re looking to stretch every dollar and penny to get as much as you need from the resources you have. An often overlooked cost is…

Laura Wootton | 09/08/2024 | 4 min read