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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft Excel: A dynamic new way to SORT data arrays
Excel has announced a new array-based function called SORT, which can be used to sort data in one or more columns without involving a manual sort process or a complicated macro process.
How we successfully implemented AI in audit
A partner at Garbelman Winslow CPAs describes the Maryland firm’s experience using machine learning to improve its audit process.
Microsoft Excel: More Dynamic Arrays functions
In addition to the new SORT function, you may also find the new FILTER and UNIQUE array functions useful.
What’s ‘critical’ for CPAs to learn in an AI-powered world
The experts in our eighth annual accounting
technology roundtable focus on the development of machine-learning algorithms, along with the new skills and ways of thinking necessary to keep pace with AI.
Ask the expert: Technology in lease accounting
Donald J. Coduto is a KPMG Advisory leader for the firm’s implementation initiatives related to the new lease accounting standards and is assisting several large multinational organizations with their adoption of the new lease accounting standards.
Accounting firm data breaches: One state’s records
An examination of Maryland’s records of accounting firm data breaches reveals what is known about these illicit activities and how to protect your firm.
Firms lose cloud access after Cetrom systems breach
A new breach affecting services used by CPA firms was confirmed when cloud services provider Cetrom said it suffered a malware attack that was discovered May 24.
Better computer and mobile device hygiene
Have you ever had a stranger ask to borrow your mobile phone? Do you connect to public Wi-Fi networks? Cybersecurity expert Mike Foster has advice for handling those situations.
How organizations can better fend off cyberattacks
Cybersecurity is a multifaceted, ever-changing concern of organizations. Cyber expert Mike Foster offers advice for keeping their networks secure.
4 key steps for auditors in assessing technology risks
The business risks associated with new technology seem almost endless. But a new resource can help auditors, management and audit committees discharge their responsibilities associated with those risks.
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