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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).
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.
How to switch from paper to electronic signatures
There are many viable electronic signature products in the marketplace. Here’s how to get started.
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.
Why patience is important with AI
In Part 2 of our annual accounting technology roundtable, our experts explore aspects of artificial intelligence, including what CPAs can realistically expect from initial AI implementations.
Resources for teaching data analytics in accounting
This helpful guide provides the best-known free educator resources for teaching data analytics, including software, case studies, tutorials, assignments, full curricula, and more.
Data and the deep blue sea
Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics help Georgia Aquarium inspire awareness with a goal of preserving the world’s oceans and aquatic species.
4 steps to prepare for the future of accounting
This article offers tips to make sure you’re ready when the technology is.
What CPAs should know about machine learning vs. deep learning
This article looks at two subsets of artificial intelligence that could have an impact on the way accounting professionals do their jobs.
The required step before AI and blockchain
Here are a few things to look for when selecting cloud accounting software that will provide you and your clients the most value.
Blockchain, machine learning, and a future accounting
Professionals who aren’t at the forefront of learning and testing ways to adopt these technologies risk getting left behind.
CPAs’ top 5 questions about blockchain, cryptocurrencies
This article discusses ways CPAs can leverage this new technology to improve client service.
Putting predictive analytics to work in hiring
Employers that once relied on observation and interview techniques can now use data to approach the hiring process in a more systematic fashion.
The robots are not just coming, they are already here
In the accounting technology industry, machine learning systems are already working in the background.
Guess how often you use your phone every day
A survey reveals how many times we check our phones, how many of us think we use our phones too much, and more.
How AI, blockchain, and automation will reinvent accounting
Three of the profession’s top technology experts discuss the radical changes emerging technologies will bring to accounting — and accountants — over the next 1–5 years.