GUEST BLOG Posted by Victor Ocasio   What do you get when you cross an esteemed economist, a stand-up comedian, and a call-it-like-it-is Bostonian? One heck of a keynote speaker, believe it or not.   With the ills of the recession still fresh in the minds of many, the economy seems like the last place to find a laugh. That's where Tulane University business professor Peter...
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Posted by Diane Sears This just in: Our friends at Compliance Technologies International have let us know the IRS has released a new draft Form W-8BEN-E.  Kelli Wooten, vice president of consulting for CTI, tells us the existing six-page draft has been expanded to eight pages. Key changes for vendor payments include the addition of a FATCA status for not receiving...
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GUEST BLOG Posted by Mark Poulsen The Disney Company can be considered one of the most innovative organizations of all time. It’s no wonder the company will celebrate its 90th anniversary this October. Attendees at Fusion 2013, the annual conference of The Institute of Financial Operations, are surrounded by innovation and creativity this week at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in...
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GUEST BLOG Posted by Jerry Garzon   This Monday at Fusion 2013, we honored our members’ brightest and most creative ideas with the Huntington Bank Innovation Award . This prestigious award recognizes the creative use of advanced technologies, tools, and processes in accounts payable and accounts receivable.   “These winners and finalists exemplify the best-practice...
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GUEST BLOG Posted by Victor Ocasio In the world of business finance, so much is dependent upon interactions with others, whether it be over the phone with supply vendors, or during face-to-face meetings with potential consultants. But during Tuesday morning's keynote presentation at Fusion 2013, attendees were asked one vital question: Do you know how to spot a liar? Speaker Pamela...
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