Information & data management

TOPICS / TECHNOLOGY

December 1, 2020

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.

September 25, 2020

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.

September 2, 2020

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?

June 1, 2020

Do-it-yourself accounting automations

Accounting automation is no longer limited to companies with developers capable of connecting applications with APIs.

March 1, 2020

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.

February 3, 2020

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.

February 1, 2020

What is artificial intelligence?

There are two main categories of AI: artificial general intelligence (AGI) and narrow artificial intelligence (NAI).

November 1, 2019

How to switch from paper to electronic signatures

There are many viable electronic signature products in the marketplace. Here’s how to get started.

November 1, 2019

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.

October 1, 2019

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.

October 1, 2019

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.

August 1, 2019

8 key features of Microsoft OneDrive

We dive deep by exploring eight facets of
OneDrive.

July 1, 2019

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.

June 11, 2019

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.

June 1, 2019

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.

November 19, 2018