Accounting technology news and resources

Conducting scenario planning through analytics can prepare companies and employees to invest their resources wisely and succeed in the jobs of the future.

November 26, 2018

Different ways to understand blockchain

What do ATMs and postage stamps have to do with blockchain? Find out in this JofA podcast episode.

November 19, 2018

4 steps to prepare for the future of accounting

This article offers tips to make sure you’re ready when the technology is.

November 1, 2018

Why cyberdefenses are worth the cost

The potential for devastating damage posed by data breaches means that not-for-profits and other organizations shouldn’t pinch pennies in this area. These tips can help reduce the risks.

November 1, 2018

Microsoft Excel: Create an automated list of worksheet names

How to create an automated list of worksheet names in Excel — and add a table of contents.

November 1, 2018

Microsoft Windows: Save time with these 6 Windows shortcuts

Six handy Windows shortcuts, from Technology Q&A author J. Carlton Collins, CPA.

November 1, 2018

New feature slated for Google Maps

Have you ever started using Google Maps’s driving (or walking) directions, only to find you immediately started going the wrong way?

November 1, 2018

Steve Palomino, CPA/CITP, CGMA

Defining the requirements and the measure of success is the first step in a successful technology overhaul, according to Steve Palomino, CPA/CITP, CGMA.

November 1, 2018

Microsoft Excel: An Excel Camera trick for overlaying sparklines

How to use Excel’s Camera tool to achieve the effect of multiple chart types.

November 1, 2018

Microsoft Excel: How to use Scenario Manager

How to use Microsoft Excel’s built-in Scenario Manager tool.

October 16, 2018

After investigation, SEC issues cyberfraud alert

The Securities and Exchange Commission cautioned public companies to be on the lookout for a class of cyber-related fraud called “business email compromise.”

October 15, 2018

What CPAs should know about machine learning vs. deep learning

This article looks at two subsets of artificial intelligence that could have an impact on the way accounting professionals do their jobs.

October 9, 2018

Tips and ideas for teaching Excel

Excel skills are an essential part of the accounting curriculum, but they’re not always the easiest topic to teach.

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How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, depression

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