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Accounting Resources for Finance Teams

Multi-Owner Permissioning for Hotel Portfolios: Reporting Without Duplicate Books

A management company we hear from often runs one hotel it owns outright alongside roughly thirty hotels it manages for other owners. Each…

Aug 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Accounting

The Hotel Month-End Close Checklist Most Controllers Are Missing

It’s the 25th of the month, and close still isn’t done. The trial balance is close, but not exact. Someone is still waiting on an OTA pay…

Jul 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Accounting

Reasons Why Your Accounting Firm Needs AI-Powered Bookkeeping to Prepare for Tax Season

Doing the same thing every year and expecting a different result is essentially what tax season is for many businesses. It’s the annual p…

Mar 31, 2025 · 3 min read
Accounting

Bookkeeping vs Accounting Automation: Why You Can’t Have One Without the Other

In corporate finance, accounting and bookkeeping are two sides of the same coin. While their roles are different, effective accountancy c…

Oct 8, 2024 · 2 min read
Accounting Resources for Finance Teams

AI-powered Bookkeeping Software for Accounting Firms

Managing multiple clients across various industries can be a juggling act for accountants. Suppose a tool was designed to assist you with…

Sep 19, 2024 · 1 min read
Accounting

15 ChatGPT Prompts for Savvy Accountants

Savvy accountants are keenly aware that keeping up with the latest technological developments is a necessary part of staying competitive…

Jul 10, 2024 · 4 min read
Accounting

Data Reconciliation’s Role in Accounting: Exploring AI Payment Reconciliation

Data reconciliation in accounting is not at all a backstage activity; it’s a frontline warrior in the fight for financial accuracy and in…

Jun 13, 2024 · 3 min read
Accounting

The Future of Accounting is Here: AI Balance Sheet Automation

Are you tired of manually wrestling over those balance sheets? Well, good news, my friend, cuz times they are a-changin’, and there’s a n…

May 28, 2024 · 3 min read
Accounting

Soft-Close Your Books Daily with Docyt

Closing the books is vital for nearly all businesses, ensuring every transaction is accounted for accurately. Traditionally, the books ar…

May 14, 2024 · 2 min read
Accounting

Unit Economics: What’s a Good Ratio, and Why?

Unit economics is the one must-know concept for any business eyeing sustainability and progress. This article is the second in an informa…

May 7, 2024 · 3 min read
Accounting

Bookkeeping vs Accounting: What’s the Difference?

As a business owner, your company’s lifeline lies in the management of its finances. However, navigating the often-confused processes of…

Mar 21, 2024 · 3 min read
Accounting

Introducing Docyt University: Level Up Your Accounting Skills

In today’s technology-driven world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of reshaping accounting and financial management. Re…

Feb 22, 2024 · 1 min read
Accounting

ClosingFlow: Making Your Month-End Close a Formality

In thе еvеr-еvolving world of financе, accuracy and еfficiеncy arе paramount. Staying ahead in a competitive environment requires a strat…

Feb 20, 2024 · 4 min read
Accounting

AI-Powered Tax Preparation: Simplifying Tax Time with Docyt AI

Tired of the annual tax season stress? Endless paperwork, complex calculations, and looming deadlines can make even the most organized in…

Feb 15, 2024 · 2 min read
Accounting

AI Ethics in Accounting: Protecting Data Privacy and Compliancе

For the past several years, chatter about innovation or cutting-edge technology in the accounting field almost always includes the concep…

Feb 7, 2024 · 4 min read
Accounting

Is Automated Accrual Accounting For You?

As small to medium-sized business owners, we are all too familiar with the intricacies of accrual-based accounting practices and principl…

Feb 3, 2024 · 4 min read
Accounting

Catch-up Bookkeeping: Avoid Falling Behind with AI-Automated Software

Are you a small business owner who finds yourself drowning in bookkeeping tasks? As your business grows, keeping up with the ever-increas…

Jan 16, 2024 · 3 min read
Accounting

Revenue Accounting: Reconciliation vs Recognition and Why it Matters

The ASC 606 and Revenue Recognition Principle Let’s start with a quick refresh of ASC 606. ASC 606, short for Accounting Standards Rule 6…

Jan 8, 2024 · 3 min read
Accounting

Introducing Docyt’s Innovative Dеposit Tracking Systеm

You are about to experience a seismic shift in how you manage your finances and trust us, you are going to love it! Wе’rе thrillеd to ann…

Jan 3, 2024 · 3 min read
Accounting

Understanding AI-Powered Document Data Extraction

In today’s digital agе, whеrе businesses thrive on streamlined workflows and еfficiеncy, thе rolе of documеnt еxtraction cannot bе undеrs…

Dec 19, 2023 · 4 min read
Accounting

Comparison: Manual to Automatеd Month-End Closе

Imaginе this: it’s thе еnd of thе month, usually you are dreading the day full of time-sucking tedious tasks, but not this time. You are…

Dec 13, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Corporate Finance Make-Over With Generative AI Accounting Software

Are you a corporate finance leader looking to transform your internal finance process? If you are in need of an innovative­ solution to k…

Nov 27, 2023 · 5 min read
Accounting

Automating Revenue Cycle Accounting & Management with Docyt

Do you feel stuck in a seemingly endless stream of numbers, receipts, and bills? You are not alone. Most of us in the accounting professi…

Nov 13, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

How to Combat the Accountant Shortage with the Power of Artificial Intelligence

It’s no secret that accounting firms and internal finance departments alike have been overwhelmed and understaffed due to a declining num…

Sep 27, 2023 · 4 min read
Accounting

Upskill Your Accounting Resume: Ride the AI Advancement Wave

As the introduction of AI reaches most industries, some people have felt the effect at a faster pace than others. One of the most notable…

Sep 26, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting Resources for Finance Teams

Accounting Transformed: The Power of Machine Learning in Accounting

In rеcеnt yеars, thе accounting landscapе has еxpеriеncеd a profound transformation, drivеn by tеchnological advancеmеnts. Among thеsе, m…

Sep 11, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting Resources for Entrepreneurs

Docyt’s Real-Time Financial Insights Dashboard: Get a Snapshot of Your Business Performance

July 2023 marks a special milestone for Docyt as we proudly unveil our much-anticipated Real-Time Financial Insights Dashboard. Now, our…

Jul 27, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

How Generative AI is Improving Client Communication for Accounting Firms

In the month-end close process, two things are certain to happen. 1) The accountant will need various documents from the client and 2) th…

Jun 27, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Elevate Your Bookkeeping with Artificial Intelligence Integration

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has come a long way over the past few decades. Starting with advancements in algorithms that mimi…

Jun 8, 2023 · 4 min read
Accounting

Crush the Client Advisory Services Game with Generative AI Accounting

You didn’t become an accountant just to be chained to spreadsheets and drowned in data. You had grand ambitions of making a real impact b…

Jun 6, 2023 · 4 min read
Accounting

Is Artificial Intelligence Here to Stay?

Artificial intelligence (AI) in accounting Since its inception, AI has been equally hyped and feared. Some believe that AI will lead to t…

Jun 1, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

How to Optimize the Month-End Close Process

The closing of monthly financials is a critical time for businesses of all sizes. During this process, all transactions for the month are…

May 30, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

How to Improve Accounting Processes and Procedures to Save Time

Accounting is a field of repetition with very few one-time events. Many accounting tasks should be completed on a daily or monthly basis.…

May 18, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

How Can AI Help You Save Money on Accounting Costs?

Artificial intelligence (AI) accounting software can save you money by automating bookkeeping practices, intelligent reporting, documenta…

May 16, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Benefits of AI-Based Bookkeeping for Small Business Owners

As small business owners know, time is limited and the work is plentiful. Fast-decision making is essential and access to key financial d…

May 15, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Accounting Software Can Help Finance Teams Be More Proactive

5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Help Finance Teams Be More Proactive Incorporating automation and artificial intelligence into your ac…

May 11, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

AI in Accounting: 3 Reasons Why Accountants Should Care About and Adopt AI Now

Now more than ever, accountants need to care about AI. We hear it in the news. Generative AI is disrupting a multitude of industries from…

May 9, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

What is Credit Card Reconciliation in Accounting

Company credit cards are now arguably the most popular way to pay for business expenses. Whether it’s a casual lunch or a business trip –…

Apr 7, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

What is the Difference Between Traditional and Automated Expense Management?

A business’ success is defined by their ability to sustain long-term profitability. For a business to be profitable, their revenues must…

Apr 5, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

How Automating Journal Entries and Document Matching Brings Tax Time Relief

Benjamin Franklin once uttered the famous words, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Over 200 years later, this sentiment still…

Apr 3, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

How Automating Expense Categorization Brings Tax Time Relief

The date of April 15th means one thing to most people – tax season is here. Although this time of year can be challenging, tax accountant…

Mar 31, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Revenue Accounting – How to Increase Revenue for Multi-Location Businesses

Running a successful business can be a challenging undertaking for even the most experienced professionals. Managing revenues, recruiting…

Mar 27, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Artificial Intelligence and Automation Work Together To Turbocharge Bookkeeping and Back Office Tasks

Although artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly a recent phenomenon, its origins date back to the mid 20th century. In 1951, an AI-bas…

Mar 22, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Revenue Accounting – How to Understand your POS Revenue Report

All companies have to generate revenue in order to be successful. Whether you’re a hotel, a restaurant, or a clothing store – revenue is…

Mar 21, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

What is Revenue Accounting and Why is it Important?

Earning cash and generating revenue is a fundamental aspect of doing business. Regardless of whether you’re selling hot dogs, clothing, o…

Mar 20, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

How Can Accountants Automate Data Entry?

Accountants can spend over 10 hours a week performing manual data entry tasks – this adds up to more than 500 hours yearly. Whether they’…

Mar 8, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Complex Multi-Location Expense Management Made Easy

Many people dream of building and scaling a successful company. However, expense management can be a challenge for owners with multiple l…

Mar 3, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

How Multi-Entity Financial Reporting Can Unlock Performance Insights

Managing multi-entity companies comes with inherent financial challenges. Each location, subsidiary, or operational entity has its own un…

Mar 3, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

How Will ChatGPT Affect the Future of Accountants and Bookkeepers in 2024

If you’ve been online or active on social media in the past few years, chances are ChatGPT needs no introduction. As a mainstay of Americ…

Mar 1, 2023 · 5 min read
Accounting

Continuous Reconciliation Makes Month-End Closing Faster & Easier

Accounting is the job that’s never finished. As a small business owner this means preparing tax returns, reporting financial data, and pe…

Feb 27, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Automated Financial Reporting and Statements for Your Tax Accountant

The tax season filing deadline of April 18, 2023 is right around the corner. If you’re a small business owner, that means it’s time to ca…

Feb 24, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Unlock Your Credit Potential: How Integrating Docyt and Corporate Cards with Up to 5% Cashback Can Help Your Credit Score!

Using credit cards offers a number of benefits over cash-based payments. Better cash flow management, increased spending ability, and cre…

Feb 20, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

The KPIs You Need to Be Tracking in Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs)

Are you a quick-service restaurant (QSR) owner or operator? If so, understanding the financials of your business is essential to success,…

Feb 17, 2023 · 4 min read
Accounting

How Non-financial Metrics Help in Understanding the Overall Health of a Hotel Business

As a hotel owner or manager, it’s important to keep track of both financial and non-financial metrics in order to get a complete picture…

Feb 15, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

Gain Control with Strategic Department Budgeting with Live Financial Reporting

Large corporations are highly distributed. Profit incentives, shareholding structures, and financial success metrics are jointly owned by…

Feb 13, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Employee Cards: The Simple Way To Manage and Collect Receipts

Many businesses require employees to incur various expenses such as hotel costs, airfare, and dining. However, managing these costs can b…

Feb 10, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

How to Empower Your Business Controllers and Operators to Grow Your Gross Profits

The relationship between franchise owner and general manager can make or break an organization’s success. A foundation of mutual trust, r…

Feb 8, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

How Accountants & Bookkeepers Can Leverage Accounting Automation

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have fueled media speculation causing people to wonder if AI could eventually replace huma…

Feb 6, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Intercompany Transfer Reconciliation: Are Your Inter-entity Transfers All Tied Up and Reconciled?

Companies often have multiple subsidiaries or entities – and it’s probably more common than you think. Did you know Super 8 hotels are ow…

Feb 3, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

How to Protect Your Blank Check Stock Paper and Prevent Fraud

Picture this… You’re the owner of a successful deli that’s been in business for over 15 years. Every day you wake up, put on your apron,…

Feb 1, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

Are You in Control of All the Credit Cards that were Created in the Name of Your Business?

Trust But Verify All Spending As a business owner, it’s crucial to strike the right balance between trust and oversight. On the one hand,…

Jan 30, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Learn the Benefits of a Consolidated Balance Sheet for Multiple Companies

Effectively owning and operating multiple companies requires having a team of knowledgeable individuals in place such as executives, mana…

Jan 27, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Top 3 reasons you should run your vendor reports monthly, quarterly and annually

Many of us can relate to how stressful paying bills can be. For small to medium-sized businesses, it’s crucial that they pay on time and…

Jan 25, 2023 · 2 min read
Accounting

Best Bill Pay Solutions for Payments Made Via Credit Card, Check and ACH

Back in the day people only had a limited number of options when it came to paying for things. A few short decades ago cash was king. The…

Jan 23, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Best Practices for Valuing and Selling Your Business

After careful consideration and several conversations with friends, family, and colleagues – you’ve finally come to the conclusion that i…

Jan 17, 2023 · 4 min read
Accounting

Applying for a Loan? Make Sure Your Personal Financial Statement is Up to Date to Get Approved!

What is a personal financial statement? A personal financial statement is a summary of your current financial health, including your asse…

Jan 16, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

The Shift to Real-Time Accounting Visibility with Accounting Automation

The technological shift towards automation is changing the way companies do business. Accounting in particular is no exception. The probl…

Jan 16, 2023 · 3 min read
Accounting

Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) Replace Accountants?

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in accounting becomes more prevalent and the technology becomes more advanced, the question on…

Oct 6, 2022 · 5 min read
Accounting

How to Strategically Build a Powerful Accounting Tech Stack

Technology has had a profound impact on the accounting profession. Today, several innovative technologies can help accountants streamline…

Oct 4, 2022 · 4 min read
Accounting

The Benefits of Accrual Accounting for Business Owners

When you own a business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is which accounting method to use. Generally, you have two choic…

Sep 15, 2022 · 2 min read
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