Processors: Is Intel’s Core i9 chip worth the price?
Here’s a summary of the Intel Core i7 and i9 chips, along with a summary of AMD’s highest-performing chipset for comparison.
Information management and technology assurance
Accounting firm data breaches: One state’s records
An examination of Maryland’s records of accounting firm data breaches reveals what is known about these illicit activities and how to protect your firm.
Firms lose cloud access after Cetrom systems breach
A new breach affecting services used by CPA firms was confirmed when cloud services provider Cetrom said it suffered a malware attack that was discovered May 24.
Better computer and mobile device hygiene
Have you ever had a stranger ask to borrow your mobile phone? Do you connect to public Wi-Fi networks? Cybersecurity expert Mike Foster has advice for handling those situations.
Artificial intelligence covers a broad spectrum
Robotics, deep learning, and machine learning fall under the AI umbrella, says David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA, executive vice president and chief cloud officer, RKL eSolutions.
How organizations can better fend off cyberattacks
Cybersecurity is a multifaceted, ever-changing concern of organizations. Cyber expert Mike Foster offers advice for keeping their networks secure.
Bitcoin too slow to be long-term currency option
Bitcoin is the big name in cryptocurrencies today, but its relatively sloth-like transaction rate means that it can’t scale up to replace major currencies such as the dollar, says David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA.
4 key steps for auditors in assessing technology risks
The business risks associated with new technology seem almost endless. But a new resource can help auditors, management and audit committees discharge their responsibilities associated with those risks.
For some risks, ROI doesn’t measure up
Investing in certain emerging technologies may never provide a quantified return on investment, but they are risks you can’t afford not to take, according to Ed Kless, senior director of partner development and strategy at Sage Accountant Solutions.
Talking ’bout bots, AI, and the value of time
Rather than seeing technology as “taking over” the work they do, CPAs should take the opportunity to brainstorm with clients and staff about how to add value to businesses.
4 ways to save time in Excel
This article offers tricks to make you more efficient and effective with the spreadsheet application.
Wolters Kluwer takes services offline after malware attack
Following a malware attack, cloud tax and accounting services provider Wolters Kluwer took a number of its platforms and applications offline this week.
A dozen Excel time-savers
I've compiled a list of a dozen Excel tricks that will help any CPA become more efficient and effective.
Google Chrome's numerous processes
As far as the Chrome app goes, the use of separate processes is intended to help make the product more stable. However, the search tools and internet provider you use are different matters.
Discovering a better answer
Meet Bill Reeb, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the AICPA’s 2019–2020 chair.
Award helps fund research on blockchain’s effect on auditing
The researchers will receive $15,000 in funding and access to 120 auditors to further their blockchain research.
Software offers ‘Fresh’ approach to small business invoicing
FreshBooks is a basic bookkeeping software package that specializes in providing invoices for very small businesses and freelancers. Launched in 2004, FreshBooks today offers cloud-based bookkeeping tools to manage invoices, payments, and expenses, and also to provide minimal time management.
Outlook now auto-detects POP3 accounts
The POP3 mail account settings are still there, but they have been relocated to a nonintuitive menu location.
Help students embrace emerging technologies
Educators and practitioners play an important role in helping students succeed in the evolving profession.
The most important skill for CPAs — and machines
To succeed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), CPAs must be taught new ways to learn and must learn why machine learning means they should be patient with AI. Find out more in Part 2 of our annual Accounting Technology Roundtable podcast.
