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What Tax Season 2026 Revealed About Your Firm’s Capacity 

By Jose De Soto  Tax season is over. The dust has settled, the extensions have been filed, and if you’re being honest with yourself right now, you already know the answer to the question no one wants to ask out loud: Was that sustainable?  For a lot of firm owners and managing partners I’ve been talking to lately, the answer is no. And […]

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Jose De Soto, Cloudstaff VP of Sales for the Accounting Vertical, on the future of CPA firms and virtual staffing in North America

Meet Jose De Soto: Scaling Accounting Firms with Sustainable Global Talent

By Rissa Gatdula-Lumontad Accounting firm leaders are navigating a familiar tension: client demand remains steady, but local talent pipelines are tighter than ever. To help firms think through sustainable capacity solutions, Cloudstaff recently welcomed Jose De Soto as Vice President of Sales for the Accounting Vertical.  Jose brings over fifteen years of experience building teams across professional services, financial consulting, and

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Australia’s Accounting Talent Crisis: The ABE 2026 View

By Paul Dove When you ask finance leaders across Australia about their biggest challenge right now, most will give you the same answer without much hesitation: finding accountants.   I had that conversation dozens of times leading into and during the Accounting and Business Expo (ABE) 2026 in Sydney. The talent shortage came up almost every time, and the data

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End of Financial Year Staffing Australia: How Can Accounting Firms Add Remote Staff Before EOFY Without Compromising Compliance? 

By Rissa Gatdula-Lumontad EOFY creates a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with staffing agencies on processes like payroll, allowing your core teams to channel their expertise toward meaningful business growth.  The Australian financial year wraps up on 30 June, bringing those familiar final weeks filled with concentrated energy and focused effort. During this vibrant peak season, the ATO processes hundreds of thousands

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How to Improve Your Accounting Department Process  

By Jomer Valencia The finance department is the backbone that supports all the other departments, ensuring everything keeps functioning properly. The finance team manages a wide range of accounting activities, from transaction recording to financial reporting. And, of course, having proper accounting processes in place is essential for maintaining your company’s reputation.  As an organization,

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Why Outsource Accounting? 10 Reasons You Should Consider

By Jomer Valencia Recruiting qualified, reliable accountants can be time-consuming and costly. There is a quicker and smarter way— outsourcing. Why should you outsource accounting tasks? Because it gives your business access to a global talent pool – providing you with the best people for your business.  While an essential component of every business, accounting

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7 Myths Around Outsourcing Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

By Jomer Valencia Accurate accounting is vital for businesses and, put simply, the idea of outsourcing this business process worries many – and rightfully so. If you’re not careful with who you give control of your company’s finances to, the potential for a disaster is high.  Outsourcing your accounting can serve as your full accounting

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Navigating the Future of Accounting in the AI-Driven Era 

By Rodel Murillo AI is transforming accounting, and those who embrace it will lead the way. AICPA & CIMA’s Value Creation in an AI-Driven Era: Powered by Human Insight unpacks AI’s growing role in the industry. This article will break it down—how it’s simplifying workflows, optimizing financial processes, and reshaping the future of accounting.  How

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Harnessing AI for Smarter Financial Data Management

By Rodel Murillo In today’s highly competitive business environment, data management plays an essential role in determining the success or failure of a company. The way an organization collects, manages, stores, and analyzes data can either give it a significant advantage or leave it trailing behind its competitors. Financial data security management is a key

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Navigating Taxes with Ease: The Digital Bookkeeping Edge

By Jomer Valencia Bookkeeping is an essential part of every business operation, but it’s often seen as a tedious, time-consuming process. The need to keep track of various transactions consistently can make it difficult to ensure that your company remains tax compliant. For many companies, the traditional methods of bookkeeping simply aren’t sufficient to handle

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2025 Tax Season Made Easy: How Outsourcing Helps Accounting Firms Stay Efficient

By Rodel Murillo As the 2025 tax season began on January 27th, businesses geared up for the annual surge in reporting, compliance, and operational challenges. To streamline filing, the IRS have been rolling out a wave of digital upgrades—expanded online accounts, mobile-friendly tax forms, and AI-powered virtual assistants.   Yet even amidst the changes, businesses still

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Expanding the CPA Talent Pipeline: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know

By Rodel Murillo A Bigger and More Diverse Pool of CPA Talent for a Changing Industry   The accounting profession is undergoing a tremendous transformation. With increasing regulatory demands, globalized business operations, and a growing talent shortage, U.S. firms are now facing new challenges in staffing their finance and accounting teams. A major development that could

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