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November 1, 2020

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.

November 1, 2020

Tech tips for remote work

Maximize comfort and productivity with an optimized internet connection and a decluttered digital desktop.

November 1, 2020

Check your exposure on the dark web

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

November 1, 2020

4 ways to unleash the power of OneNote

The key to success with OneNote is having a good understanding of its architecture and enabling some of the less obvious features that supercharge the tool.

October 27, 2020

Cybersecurity provides opportunities for auditors to serve

Practitioners can provide services to clients related to cybersecurity beyond their financial statement auditing role, according to a newly published report from the Center for Audit Quality.

October 13, 2020

3 things the COVID-19 pandemic has taught CPAs about technology

This article discusses ways to harness technology lessons from this pressure-packed year.

October 8, 2020

Fair value, stablecoins addressed in new AICPA guidance

Nonauthoritative set of 13 Q&As also touches on how investment companies and broker-dealers should account for digital assets.

October 1, 2020

Tax consequences of data breaches and identity theft

Losses are not likely deductible by individuals through 2025, but the receipt of free identity protection services may be nontaxable.

October 1, 2020

Dock can help cure home office blues

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

October 1, 2020

Using LEFT, MID, RIGHT to dissect Excel cells

It is very easy to dissect the contents of a cell in Excel using the functions LEFT, MID, and RIGHT. All three functions are easy to learn.

October 1, 2020

Answering 7 questions about remote work

Months after COVID-19 forced most accountants to work remotely, we answer questions on how to optimize working conditions at home.

October 1, 2020

Using the Excel Camera tool

You can use Excel’s Camera tool to add images of Excel tables, charts, ranges, and single cells to your dashboard.

October 1, 2020

Standing Ovation program recognizes CPAs for contributions to PFP and IMTA

Eleven young CPAs received Standing Ovation awards, which recognize professional achievement in personal financial planning (PFP), business valuation, and forensic accounting, and in information management and technology assurance (IMTA).

October 1, 2020

Ask the expert: Technology

Ben Richmond is a chartered accountant and U.S. Country Manager at Xero, where he is responsible for driving Xero’s growth in the region.

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 18, 2020

Corporate governance in COVID-19: Cybersecurity and technology considerations

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a realignment of company strategies to enable success during these disruptive times. Some of these decisions — such as the sudden shift to remote work due to stay-at-home orders — have created additional risk corporate boards must consider.

September 8, 2020

Calculating depreciation using the SLN function

When teaching depreciation in Introduction to Accounting, faculty always cover a variety of different depreciation methods, including straight-line depreciation. Next time you teach this topic, build your students’ Excel skills by showing them how to use the straight-line (SLN) function in Excel.

September 8, 2020

3 tech-related tips for working better remotely

This article offers tips to help you familiarize yourself with your hardware and software and build a system that works for you.

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?

September 1, 2020

A new internet domain for the CPA profession: .cpa

The AICPA and CPA.com are launching .cpa, a restricted Internet domain exclusively for licensed CPA firms and, beginning next year, individual CPAs. The new .cpa domain is designed to promote greater trust in firms’ online interactions with clients and the public.

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.