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October 1, 2019

Planning for data security

Today’s tax firms must be vigilant against cyberthreats.

October 1, 2019

How to access Excel’s revived real-time stock prices

We’re happy to report that Microsoft has now brought back real-time stock prices, but they are available only in Office 365, and the steps for creating such a link are different.

September 23, 2019

Subject line to salutation: Email rules to live by

Should you use an emoji in email? Is there value in reaching “inbox zero” status? Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA, has answers in this podcast.

September 1, 2019

2019 tax software survey: Shares of respondents and product and company information

Bonus: The percentages for all 13 products, including a breakdown of their usage among firms ranked by ranges of numbers of preparers, in the 2019 tax software survey.

September 1, 2019

A mesh approach to boost Wi-Fi coverage

To provide better Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home, you might consider upgrading your router to mesh Wi-Fi technology, which positions multiple extenders throughout your home that talk to one another.

September 1, 2019

2019 tax software survey

Learn how the industry-leading products stacked up in CPAs’ estimation through a tax season with many far-reaching law changes.

September 1, 2019

Standing Ovation program recognizes CPAs for contributions in IMTA

Five CPAs were recognized through the Standing Ovation program for their contributions in the areas of information management and technology assurance.

September 1, 2019

Housekeeping tips to mitigate data security risk

Protecting your firm from privacy breaches is often a matter of strong internal practices.

September 1, 2019

Ask the expert: Technology

Mike Whitmire is the co-founder and CEO of FloQast. A CPA by training, he began his career in audit at Ernst & Young and transitioned to industry, joining Cornerstone OnDemand’s accounting team as it prepared to go public.

September 1, 2019

How to pick between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro

The Windows 10 Professional edition costs about $50 more and provides five useful features not found in Windows 10 Home edition.

September 1, 2019

Check on data breaches at the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

A not-for-profit organization called the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has been collecting and reporting personal data breaches since 2005.

September 1, 2019

Demonstrating PowerPoint’s new morphing tool

PowerPoint’s newest morphing tool, which is available only to Office 365 users, allows you to morph one object into another object.

August 30, 2019

What to do before the cloud goes down

Tech experts weigh in on the steps firms can take to stay productive in the event of a cloud software outage.

August 26, 2019

Tips for stopping scam calls to your phone and business

This article offers tips to help you combat unwanted robocalls.

August 1, 2019

8 key features of Microsoft OneDrive

We dive deep by exploring eight facets of
OneDrive.

August 1, 2019

In case you missed it: AICPA ENGAGE

Auditing accounting estimates, protecting your data, and advising grieving clients were just a few of the many topics addressed at AICPA ENGAGE 2019.

August 1, 2019

A CPA’s guide to death in the internet age

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

August 1, 2019

What I’ve learned building a blockchain business

Jagruti Solanki, CPA, CGMA, an assurance partner within the technology and blockchain group at Aprio LLP, reveals what she has learned leading the blockchain services group at the firm.

August 1, 2019

Troubleshooting a dating issue with Excel’s Fill Handle

An issue stems from the use of a European-style date format rather than a U.S.-style date format as your default Windows setting.

August 1, 2019

AICPA set to be awarded ‘.cpa’ domain

The extension will be available to CPAs.

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How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, depression

Get ready for tax season with the JofA’s annual filing season quick guide, an easy-to-use compilation of dollar thresholds, tax tables, standard amounts, credits, and deductions. Download and print for quick reference this tax season.