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June 8, 2021

6 ways to include more technology in the accounting curriculum

Here are some ways accounting departments and faculty can integrate technology throughout the curriculum to better prepare graduates to meet the needs of the profession.

June 1, 2021

Time to opt in for an IP PIN?

Now that most taxpayers may obtain an identity protection personal identification number, should they?

June 1, 2021

2 ways to recover unsaved Excel files

The good news is that, most of the time, your file can be recovered. You just have to know where to find it.

June 1, 2021

Automate meeting tasks with these tools

These software tools are worthy of consideration for anyone regularly running virtual meetings.

May 25, 2021

AICPA & CIMA issue new nonauthoritative guidance for auditing digital assets

AICPA & CIMA released additional nonauthoritative guidance addressing issues related to the auditing of digital assets such as bitcoin and ether. The material covers topics such as risk assessment; processes and controls; laws and regulations; and related parties.

May 11, 2021

Format column headings in Excel to make them easier to read

Learn three simple formatting tricks to make column headings – or other cells – more readable in Excel.

May 6, 2021

Excel depreciation advice; risk management lessons learned

Hear more on calculation of depreciation in Excel from a Technology Q&A author, and hear from a risk management expert on what organizations have learned in the past year.

May 5, 2021

AI presents opportunities for cost optimization in manufacturing

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can drive more efficient operations and more effective growth for manufacturers. Here’s how the technology is being used to monitor for defects, schedule preventive maintenance and improve forecasting accuracy.

May 1, 2021

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.