You can search for text that is contained within comments, hidden or unhidden, of an Excel spreadsheet.
Information management and technology assurance
A better way to save
You can specify a default location to save your Excel workbooks. You can also “pin” other locations so that they are quickly accessible every time you save.
Individual CPAs can apply for .cpa web domain Friday
Licensed CPAs can apply for individual .cpa domains beginning Jan. 15, the AICPA announced. Thousands of firms and approved organizations applied for the top-level domain during their application window, which was open from Sept. 1.
Spend less time on repetitive tasks with Excel macros
Make mundane tasks easier by harnessing the power of automation.
3 tips for remote collaboration with OneDrive, Teams
Let’s take a look at three tips that could help you eliminate the problems associated with emailing copies of files for revisions.
Email inbox out of control? Establish rules
Outlook rules will help you ignore the clutter and respond faster to the things that really matter.
Create your own Excel template
You can make templates in Excel for all sorts of preferred “defaults.”
AICPA white paper tackles blockchain and SOC for Service Organization reports
The AICPA has published a white paper designed to help practitioners perform SOC for Service Organization reports on companies that use blockchain to deliver services to customers.
Use VLOOKUP to help manage your gradebook
VLOOKUP is a formula that allows you to “look up” certain data and retrieve it into another table, by row. This function can be especially useful when you have a well-structured table with information organized by rows (such as a gradebook)!
9 tips for teaching data analytics
Four professors offer insight and advice on this challenging subject.
New report highlights digital transformation during COVID-19 and beyond
Get some insights on how CPAs and finance professionals are using technology solutions to change their businesses in the era of COVID-19. A new report will guide a long-term, strategic approach to drive digital success, manage risk and streamline costs.
Tech tools
3 ways to professionalize your Zoom presence … Fun farm
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.
4 more OneNote tips
What else can you do with OneNote? Here are four more tips.
4 technology gift ideas for CPAs
This article discusses some gadgets and gizmos that might make a CPA’s life a little bit better — or at least more fun.
3 tips for building remote-work policies that last
This article discusses ways firm owners and leaders can start to develop a strategy for a work-from-anywhere reality that lasts.
Use the Quick Access Toolbar to increase your efficiency in Excel
Try this tip and have your most-used functions right at your fingertips.
Excel 365 has X-cellent upgrade over VLOOKUP
Kelly L. Williams, CPA, Ph.D., explains how to use XLOOKUP, a new function for Excel 365 users that essentially replaces VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP.
Tech tips for remote work
Maximize comfort and productivity with an optimized internet connection and a decluttered digital desktop.
Check your exposure on the dark web
A look at applications, gadgets, and other technology that can improve a CPA’s job and life.
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