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January 1, 2019

Microsoft Office: Memory problems in Excel

Be aware that this memory error is not limited to just the VLOOKUP function, it can also occur in older editions of Excel when using the following six functions: HLOOKUP, LOOKUP, INDIRECT, OFFSET, INDEX, and MATCH.

January 1, 2019

Cyber liability: Managing evolving exposures

Cyber liability exposures and regulations impacting CPA firms’ duties to protect confidential information have evolved significantly in recent years.

January 1, 2019

Remote reboot: The ezOutlet2 way

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

January 1, 2019

Speech to text: Improving voice-recognition accuracy

Here are a few measures for improving your voice-recognition accuracy.

January 1, 2019

Microsoft Office: Pasting bullet lists from Word to Excel

J. Carlton Collins, CPA, explains how to paste a bullet list from Word into a single cell in Excel.

January 1, 2019

12 common technology mistakes you should avoid

A typical technology review can uncover dozens of technological shortcomings at your organization. This article describes 12 common shortcomings and offers advice for avoiding them.

January 1, 2019

Break your digital addiction

Is your smartphone distracting you at work and at home? It’s possible to untether yourself.

December 13, 2018

The 2018 accountants technology gift guide

What gadgets, gear and other tech goodies should CPAs be seeking as presents this holiday season?

December 3, 2018

Why CPAs can’t wait on automation tools

Why shouldn’t CPA firms wait on others to develop AI and data analytics tools? Find out in this podcast episode.

December 1, 2018

Microsoft Excel: Correcting an MROUNDing error

Correcting an item from July 2018, “Microsoft Office: Rounding Time in Excel.”

December 1, 2018

After investigation, SEC issues fraud alert

‘Business email compromise’ cost 2 companies more than $30 million.

December 1, 2018

Microsoft Excel: What’s new in Excel 2019

The 2019 version of Excel contains a wide assortment of new and improved features and capabilities. Here’s a look at 12 of those upgrades.

December 1, 2018

Learn about your customers with SurveyMonkey

Expanding Your App-titude is now Tech Tools, a name that better reflects the goal of reviewing technology that can help CPAs.

December 1, 2018

Implementing new software

These tips will help you select and implement software effectively.

November 27, 2018

How to incorporate analytics into workforce planning

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