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August 1, 2021

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.

August 1, 2021

Ask the expert: What is an API?

Calvin Leong helps firms understand what APIs are available at Thomson Reuters and how to use them.

July 28, 2021

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.

July 27, 2021

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.

July 15, 2021

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.

July 13, 2021

Fit cybersecurity into your accounting courses

Four accounting and academic experts offer advice on teaching this all-important topic.

July 13, 2021

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.

July 1, 2021

Eliminate asterisks from data in Excel

One of the easiest ways to remove specific text, letters, or symbols from an Excel spreadsheet is to use the Find and Replace feature.

July 1, 2021

Use Clipboard history to easily paste multiple items

You can access and paste the last 25 items that you copied from Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

July 1, 2021

Take control of your home Wi-Fi with Gryphon

A look at applications, gadgets, and other technology that can improve a CPA’s job and life.

June 24, 2021

Tax consequences of nonfungible tokens (NFTs)

These new blockchain-created digital assets may be treated as intangibles for tax purposes, but a dearth of guidance leaves questions.

June 21, 2021

For firms, advanced tech is no longer optional

Firms that place well-thought-out tech solutions at the forefront of their strategy will be best positioned to gain the most in the future.

June 17, 2021

Understanding the global minimum tax and the growing risk of ransomware

Amy Wang Miller, CPA, J.D., senior manager with the AICPA’s Tax Policy & Advocacy team, explains what the framework means, what accounting and finance professionals can expect next, and what the future of a global minimum tax looks like.

June 10, 2021

Advice for meeting efficiency and more on the new AICPA board chair

A Technology Q&A co-author talks about maximizing efficiency in meetings. Also, get a peek into the new AICPA board chair’s approach to client service.

June 8, 2021

Use the Camera tool in Excel to create dynamic screenshots

The Camera tool is a handy function that allows you and your students to see how part of one spreadsheet changes in real time when you make changes to another.

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.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.