Two leading figures in the field of data visualization explain how CPAs can best use visual depictions of numbers and how history’s “heroes of visual thinking” transformed numbers into images that carry ideas and meaning.
Information management and technology assurance
The Excel Advanced Filter function gives you flexibility
Advanced Filter allows you to generate a unique list of items and extract those items to another place in your worksheet or workbook.
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.
Don’t get victimized by a cybercriminal
CPAs must create data security protocols and implement and follow them consistently to help reduce the risk of a cyber incident.
How to use COSO to implement and scale AI projects
The COSO enterprise risk management framework can help leaders manage risks associated with their AI strategies.
How Excel COUNTIF function saves time when analyzing final grades
When analyzing grades (especially for a large class) the COUNTIF function in Excel can be extremely helpful.
2021 tax software survey: Shares of respondents and product and company information
Bonus: The percentages for all 13 products, including a breakdown of their usage among firms ranked by ranges of numbers of preparers, in the 2021 tax software survey.
Add Favorites to the Ribbon
You can add all your favorite or frequently used Excel features in one tab on your Ribbon.
Print comments and notes in one place
It is very simple to view and print all the notes and
comments within an Excel worksheet in one place.
Helping clients before a cyberattack
CPAs play critical roles in helping companies prepare for online attacks.
2021 tax software survey
See how the brands compare in CPAs’ annual assessment of their tax preparation programs.
A take on cryptoasset transactions, investments, and risk
CFOs need to gain perspective on how to handle the accounting, tax, internal control, and risk management challenges of cryptoasset transactions.
Edit PDF documents in Word to save time
Did you know that you can edit PDF documents in Microsoft Word? Simply open a PDF document in Word.
4 tips for optimizing Outlook
Here are four tips for making the most efficient use of Outlook. These are based on the online version of Outlook.
Ask the expert: What is an API?
Calvin Leong helps firms understand what APIs are available at Thomson Reuters and how to use them.
COSO provides guidance on application of ERM to cloud computing
New guidance from the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), provides a detailed road map for incorporating cloud computing into an organization’s enterprise risk management.
Why CPA firms need to know about restricted top-level web domains
New top-level web domains, such as .cpa, are one way for firms to modernize their digital front door. Here’s what you need to know about these new top-level domains (TLDs) and why you may want to consider using them.
NFTs come with big valuation challenges
Nonfungible token sales have commanded eye-popping prices in the past year, leaving CPAs with many questions related to valuation of these digital assets.
Fit cybersecurity into your accounting courses
Four accounting and academic experts offer advice on teaching this all-important topic.
Zoom in on part of a slide during a PowerPoint presentation
Call your students’ attention to calculations or other details of PowerPoint slides as you present.
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