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July 1, 2020

Creating a data-entry form in Excel

The use of a data-entry form makes data entry faster and more efficient because you don’t have to go to multiple different cells to enter data, row by row.

July 1, 2020

Technology lessons from the pandemic — and beyond

The upheaval of the coronavirus crisis caused the accounting profession to turn to technology like never before. Our technology roundtable discusses what was learned — and what the future holds.

July 1, 2020

Ergonomics for the home office

The human connection can be difficult to accomplish remotely, but the right workspace can ease some of the challenges and ensure you are at your best.

June 29, 2020

5 ways accountants can track cryptocurrency

This article discusses how accountants can spot the telltale sings that increasingly mainstream virtual currencies are being used to squirrel away illicit funds.

June 9, 2020

View and edit 2 worksheets in the same workbook side by side

How to view and edit two worksheets from the same Excel workbook side-by-side.

June 1, 2020

A 5-step plan for adding new tech amid COVID-19

While months of testing may not be possible right now, there are still ways to optimize your team members’ experience with new technology.

June 1, 2020

A world without passwords?

Some new technologies are starting to chip away at replacing the password. Let’s look at a few.

June 1, 2020

Do-it-yourself accounting automations

Accounting automation is no longer limited to companies with developers capable of connecting applications with APIs.

June 1, 2020

Reaching the SUMIF

The SUMIF function provides a quick and simple way to create a sum based on a specific criterion, such as the type of audit.

May 22, 2020

The technology — and human — lessons of COVID-19

Our ninth annual accounting technology roundtable examines what the coronavirus crisis has revealed about accountants, their employers, and the technologies essential to remote work and life.

May 20, 2020

A passion for quality and skill development

Tracey Golden, CPA, CGMA, is focused on evolving the CPA profession, lifelong learning, and quality in her year as chairman of the AICPA board.

May 15, 2020

Data security tips to help weather a pandemic

Finance professionals should keep their guard up against cybercriminals exploiting coronavirus concerns.

April 22, 2020

Perceptions about analytics-aided audit quality

Audit firms are increasingly performing audits using data and analytics tools and techniques and have invested substantial resources in recent years into new technologies. However, auditors have expressed concerns about how external reviewers will scrutinize these approaches.

April 14, 2020