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January 1, 2020

2020s vision: Tech transformation on tap

Data analytics, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other technologies will drive big changes in the accounting profession over the next 10 years. Are you ready for what’s next?

January 1, 2020

Sick of emailing it in? Check out Slack and Teams

A treatment for our email affliction is emerging in the form of collaboration applications, most notably Slack and Microsoft Teams.

January 1, 2020

5 tips for effective remote meetings

Reliable communication is a key component in enabling remote working arrangements.

January 1, 2020

Practitioners need a written information security plan

The IRS places fresh emphasis on tax preparers’ responsibilities under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act safeguards rule.

December 1, 2019

Zapier: From IFTTT ‘weird’ to ‘wonderful’ in a ZAP

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

December 1, 2019

Ask the expert: Technology

Aaron Harris has more than 25 years of high-tech engineering experience in business applications and software development strategies. As Sage’s Global CTO, he is responsible for Sage’s technology and product vision.

December 1, 2019

The 4 best technologies for CPAs

J. Carlton Collins, CPA, outlines the four technologies he thinks CPAs should be using.

December 1, 2019

Should CPAs embrace 5G?

Fifth generation (5G) wireless communication technology beats 4G in at least three key areas — speed, bandwidth, and efficiency. Let’s take a brief look at each.

December 1, 2019

How to keep your laptop battery in good health

Most of today’s laptop computers and gadgets run on lithium-ion batteries, which last longer if you keep them cooler.

December 1, 2019

Independence and information systems services

A recently issued independence interpretation contains guidance for CPAs’ interactions with attest clients’ information systems.

December 1, 2019

What to expect in 2020

CPAs are likely to proceed with caution next year amid unpredictable external forces. But technological innovation seems certain to continue its forward march.

December 1, 2019

Robotic process automation for tax

See what “bots” can do for tax practices and departments.

November 26, 2019

California proposes guidance for privacy law

The California attorney general’s office is seeking feedback on proposed regulations on the California Consumer Privacy Act, which will become the nation’s toughest data privacy law when it goes into effect Jan. 1.

November 6, 2019

The tech trends we’ll see in 2020 and beyond

2020 is not far away, and that means major changes related to technology are coming at us fast. The tech-focused founder of a consulting firm provides a preview.

November 1, 2019

Price drop raises value of switching to Intel’s i9 chip

As of August 2019, Dell was selling a nicely loaded computer workstation with an Intel Core i9 chip for just $1,394.67, including free shipping.

November 1, 2019

How to switch from paper to electronic signatures

There are many viable electronic signature products in the marketplace. Here’s how to get started.

November 1, 2019

Good places to find new fonts (many of them free)

A look at where to find free fonts and how to install them.

November 1, 2019

Print slide numbers on PowerPoint handouts

How to enable or disable printing of slide numbers on PowerPoint handouts.

November 1, 2019

New laws bring much tougher data protections

Businesses with customers in California or the European Union must shore up their data collection practices or face significant fines.

November 1, 2019

Having fun with Easter eggs from Google and Amazon

Microsoft seems to have reduced the number of Easter eggs hidden in its software in recent years, but other software publishers still allow their programmers the perk of adding a little levity to their creations.

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.