3 tips for building remote-work policies that last
This article discusses ways firm owners and leaders can start to develop a strategy for a work-from-anywhere reality that lasts.
Information management and technology assurance
Use the Quick Access Toolbar to increase your efficiency in Excel
Try this tip and have your most-used functions right at your fingertips.
Excel 365 has X-cellent upgrade over VLOOKUP
Kelly L. Williams, CPA, Ph.D., explains how to use XLOOKUP, a new function for Excel 365 users that essentially replaces VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP.
Check your exposure on the dark web
A look at applications, gadgets, and other technology that can improve a CPA’s job and life.
4 ways to unleash the power of OneNote
The key to success with OneNote is having a good understanding of its architecture and enabling some of the less obvious features that supercharge the tool.
Tech tips for remote work
Maximize comfort and productivity with an optimized internet connection and a decluttered digital desktop.
Cybersecurity provides opportunities for auditors to serve
Practitioners can provide services to clients related to cybersecurity beyond their financial statement auditing role, according to a newly published report from the Center for Audit Quality.
3 things the COVID-19 pandemic has taught CPAs about technology
This article discusses ways to harness technology lessons from this pressure-packed year.
Fair value, stablecoins addressed in new AICPA guidance
Nonauthoritative set of 13 Q&As also touches on how investment companies and broker-dealers should account for digital assets.
Answering 7 questions about remote work
Months after COVID-19 forced most accountants to work remotely, we answer questions on how to optimize working conditions at home.
Using the Excel Camera tool
You can use Excel’s Camera tool to add images of Excel tables, charts, ranges, and single cells to your dashboard.
Using LEFT, MID, RIGHT to dissect Excel cells
It is very easy to dissect the contents of a cell in Excel using the functions LEFT, MID, and RIGHT. All three functions are easy to learn.
Tax consequences of data breaches and identity theft
Losses are not likely deductible by individuals through 2025, but the receipt of free identity protection services may be nontaxable.
Ask the expert: Technology
Ben Richmond is a chartered accountant and U.S. Country Manager at Xero, where he is responsible for driving Xero’s growth in the region.
Dock can help cure home office blues
A look at applications, gadgets, and other technology that can improve a CPA’s job and life.
Standing Ovation program recognizes CPAs for contributions to PFP and IMTA
Eleven young CPAs received Standing Ovation awards, which recognize professional achievement in personal financial planning (PFP), business valuation, and forensic accounting, and in information management and technology assurance (IMTA).
A data revolution, from hot dogs to fastballs
The director of accounting for the San Diego Padres explains how teams are adopting technology to improve the on-field product and the customer experience.
Corporate governance in COVID-19: Cybersecurity and technology considerations
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a realignment of company strategies to enable success during these disruptive times. Some of these decisions — such as the sudden shift to remote work due to stay-at-home orders — have created additional risk corporate boards must consider.
Calculating depreciation using the SLN function
When teaching depreciation in Introduction to Accounting, faculty always cover a variety of different depreciation methods, including straight-line depreciation. Next time you teach this topic, build your students’ Excel skills by showing them how to use the straight-line (SLN) function in Excel.
3 tech-related tips for working better remotely
This article offers tips to help you familiarize yourself with your hardware and software and build a system that works for you.
