Information & data management

TOPICS / TECHNOLOGY

February 1, 2026

Promises of ‘fast and easy’ threaten SOC credibility

CPAs warn that an ongoing push for high-volume SOC services may come at the cost of quality and objectivity.

October 1, 2025

How BI and analytics enhance management accountants’ partnering role

Business intelligence and analytics tools are no longer optional to deliver real-time insights and support agile business decisions.

October 1, 2025

AI-powered hacking in accounting: ‘No one is safe’

Artificial intelligence is producing scary good cyberattacks, but CPAs can take steps to lower their risk of being a victim.

September 1, 2025

Another way to manage authentication texts

Q. How can I manage multifactor authentication for text messages when I don’t want my staff to rely on my mobile device or use theirs? A. The most common method of multifactor authentication (MFA) involves using a text message. However, I don’t want the text message sent to my phone in case

May 1, 2025

How to set up and use Microsoft SharePoint

This column demonstrates how to set up and use SharePoint as a cloud file storage and touches on other features.

November 1, 2024

The data-driven audit: Technology and the future of auditing

Cathy Rowe, Senior Vice President and Segment Leader, U.S. Professional Market, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America, discusses how data-driven insights combined with analysis and guidance can make audits more thorough and help firms make better decisions.

October 23, 2024

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.