Using Benford’s Law to reveal journal entry irregularities
Benford’s Law can help uncover indicators of fraud — and anomalies that arise from legitimate business practices.
Information & data management
Data storytelling: A valuable and exciting skill to introduce to students
Help students prepare for careers using and communicating big data.
Teach students to address accounting questions using data analytics
Data analytics is a new means to the same end: providing high-quality and timely information to decision-makers.
Embracing technology in the audit
Firms and practitioners are using digital tools to provide more value to clients.
A road map for learning data analytics
Models can help faculty teach — and students grasp — this important subject.
Cleaning and joining data using Excel’s Power Query
This month’s column shows how to clean and join data using Excel’s Power Query.
Data thieves strike at any weak point
Cyberattackers remain unrelenting in adapting tactics to exploit human and technological vulnerabilities.
What faculty should know about Alteryx
Don't be afraid of teaching this easy-to-learn data analysis software.
Data preparation for CPAs: Extract, transform, and load
ETL tools can help accountants streamline the process of preparing data for analysis and aid in better decision-making.
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.
COVID-19 decisions create data dilemma for businesses
The rush to set up and support remote working arrangements kept companies operating despite pandemic-related quarantines, but the swift shift to the cloud could mean that regulatory problems loom on the horizon. The first question that must be answered: Where is my data?
Do-it-yourself accounting automations
Accounting automation is no longer limited to companies with developers capable of connecting applications with APIs.
Power BI: An analytical view
Data visualization applications such as Microsoft’s Power BI and Tableau can unlock the value of data. This article explores how Power BI works.
Where accounting really stands with blockchain
Erik Asgeirsson, president and CEO of CPA.com, and Ron Quaranta, founder and chairman of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, examine tax and accounting issues related to cryptoassets and explore assurance opportunities blockchain is creating for accountants.
What is artificial intelligence?
There are two main categories of AI: artificial general intelligence (AGI) and narrow artificial intelligence (NAI).
How to switch from paper to electronic signatures
There are many viable electronic signature products in the marketplace. Here's how to get started.
New laws bring much tougher data protections
Businesses with customers in California or the European Union must shore up their data collection practices or face significant fines.
What CPAs must do to capitalize on disruption
This article explores ways accountants should be preparing themselves and their businesses for the coming wave of technology-powered disruption.
A different approach to applying blockchain
Louise W. Reed, CPA, has developed a blockchain-based online marketplace that she believes will facilitate tax credit transfers nationally.
8 key features of Microsoft OneDrive
We dive deep by exploring eight facets of OneDrive.
