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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.

August 1, 2019

If you can’t beat Amazon.com, join them

Competing against Amazon is a daunting proposition; fortunately, you can leverage Amazon’s success and sell through the Amazon platform.

July 24, 2019

Comply with the newly effective ‘Hosting Services’ interpretation

An AICPA ethics interpretation on hosting services addresses how CPAs can maintain their independence. The interpretation took effect July 1.

July 16, 2019

How top innovators teach technology

Four faculty members known for their innovative approaches to teaching technology were interviewed for the AICPA’s 2019 spring Council meeting.

July 1, 2019

How to quickly replace ‘misspelled’ words in Excel

Instead of pressing the Change button for each misspelled word in the document, you can correct all of your misspelled cities as larger blocks of corrections.

July 1, 2019

Syncing settings and data on multiple Windows 10 PCs

Windows 10 allows you to sync your Windows settings and data files across multiple computers so that changes made on one computer automatically update all your computers.

July 1, 2019

Ask the expert: Cybersecurity

CPAs possess clients’ most sensitive personal and financial details, so it’s no surprise they’ve become prime hacking targets. Dustin Hall, a cybersecurity expert and director of CPACharge, recommends the following security tips to CPAs.

July 1, 2019

A quick tip for breaking links in Excel

This action will remove all links from your workbook but leave your formulas intact so your recipients can still edit the data to produce “what-if ” scenarios for deeper analysis.

July 1, 2019

Why patience is important with AI

In Part 2 of our annual accounting technology roundtable, our experts explore aspects of artificial intelligence, including what CPAs can realistically expect from initial AI implementations.

June 12, 2019

What tax firms need to know now about technology

Artificial intelligence and robots get a lot of attention, but automation and cloud computing-enabled outsourcing are the technology-related terms that should be top of mind for tax practices, according to a session at AICPA ENGAGE 2019 in Las Vegas.

June 11, 2019

4 ways to protect your data from the dark web

Your credentials might already be for sale on the dark web without your knowledge. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to monitor the dark web and shore up your cybersecurity defenses.

June 11, 2019

When choosing technology, put clients first

Evan Carroll, an author and the founder of Evan Carroll and Associates, shares his philosophy for choosing the technology that can help you improve relationships with your clients.

June 11, 2019

Resources for teaching data analytics in accounting

This helpful guide provides the best-known free educator resources for teaching data analytics, including software, case studies, tutorials, assignments, full curricula, and more.

June 10, 2019

AICPA set to be awarded ‘.cpa’ internet domain

The AICPA is in final contract talks with the internet’s global governing body to oversee a new internet domain for CPAs.

June 1, 2019

Processors: Is Intel’s Core i9 chip worth the price?

Here’s a summary of the Intel Core i7 and i9 chips, along with a summary of AMD’s highest-performing chipset for comparison.

June 1, 2019

Data and the deep blue sea

Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics help Georgia Aquarium inspire awareness with a goal of preserving the world’s oceans and aquatic species.

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.