Quick answers to 4 technology FAQs
J. Carlton Collins, CPA, frequently receives the following four questions concerning technology, and, briefly, here are his standard replies.
Information management and technology assurance
Subject line to salutation: Email rules to live by
Should you use an emoji in email? Is there value in reaching “inbox zero” status? Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA, has answers in this podcast.
2019 tax software survey: Shares of respondents and product and company information
Bonus: The percentages for all 13 products, including a breakdown of their usage among firms ranked by ranges of numbers of preparers, in the 2019 tax software survey.
Check on data breaches at the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
A not-for-profit organization called the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has been collecting and reporting personal data breaches since 2005.
Housekeeping tips to mitigate data security risk
Protecting your firm from privacy breaches is often a matter of strong internal practices.
2019 tax software survey
Learn how the industry-leading products stacked up in CPAs’ estimation through a tax season with many far-reaching law changes.
Ask the expert: Technology
Mike Whitmire is the co-founder and CEO of FloQast. A CPA by training, he began his career in audit at Ernst & Young and transitioned to industry, joining Cornerstone OnDemand’s accounting team as it prepared to go public.
Standing Ovation program recognizes CPAs for contributions in IMTA
Five CPAs were recognized through the Standing Ovation program for their contributions in the areas of information management and technology assurance.
Demonstrating PowerPoint’s new morphing tool
PowerPoint’s newest morphing tool, which is available only to Office 365 users, allows you to morph one object into another object.
How to pick between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro
The Windows 10 Professional edition costs about $50 more and provides five useful features not found in Windows 10 Home edition.
A mesh approach to boost Wi-Fi coverage
To provide better Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home, you might consider upgrading your router to mesh Wi-Fi technology, which positions multiple extenders throughout your home that talk to one another.
What to do before the cloud goes down
Tech experts weigh in on the steps firms can take to stay productive in the event of a cloud software outage.
Tips for stopping scam calls to your phone and business
This article offers tips to help you combat unwanted robocalls.
8 key features of Microsoft OneDrive
We dive deep by exploring eight facets of OneDrive.
Troubleshooting a dating issue with Excel's Fill Handle
An issue stems from the use of a European-style date format rather than a U.S.-style date format as your default Windows setting.
What I’ve learned building a blockchain business
Jagruti Solanki, CPA, CGMA, an assurance partner within the technology and blockchain group at Aprio LLP, reveals what she has learned leading the blockchain services group at the firm.
If you can't beat Amazon.com, join them
Competing against Amazon is a daunting proposition; fortunately, you can leverage Amazon’s success and sell through the Amazon platform.
AICPA set to be awarded ‘.cpa’ domain
The extension will be available to CPAs.
A CPA’s guide to death in the internet age
A monthly look at applications, gadgets, and other technology that can improve a CPA’s job and life.
In case you missed it: AICPA ENGAGE
Auditing accounting estimates, protecting your data, and advising grieving clients were just a few of the many topics addressed at AICPA ENGAGE 2019.
