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September 1, 2018

Quick quiz: Test your cloud knowledge

Q. Who was the first person to download data from the cloud to a tablet?

September 1, 2018

2018 tax software survey

Our annual survey breaks down how CPA tax preparers rate their tax preparation software’s performance during the challenge of the last tax season. This year, we also look ahead to the sweeping changes in tax law.

September 1, 2018

Microsoft Excel: Including an ‘&’ in headers and footers

In Excel’s custom headers and footers box, the ampersand character (&) is used as a marker to indicate that a special formatting code follows.

September 1, 2018

Microsoft Windows: How to best name and search for files

A better option might be to employ one or more of today’s advanced index search tools.

September 1, 2018

Microsoft Excel: Pick a new color for your gridlines

How to change the color of the default gridlines in Excel.

September 1, 2018

Amazon account management: Hard to quit

Amazon has made this process rather challenging.

September 1, 2018

IMTA Section resources now available to all AICPA members

As of August, all AICPA members are automatically members of the Information Management and Technology Assurance (IMTA) Section at no charge and with no action required.

September 1, 2018

Ask the expert: Month-end close

Mike Whitmire, co-founder and CEO of FloQast, discusses best practices for the month-end close.

August 27, 2018

Technology issues to consider in lease accounting

Preparers may want to consider technological tools that can help with the accounting and the administration of leases.

August 20, 2018

Blockchain, machine learning, and a future accounting

Professionals who aren’t at the forefront of learning and testing ways to adopt these technologies risk getting left behind.

August 1, 2018

2018 tax software survey: Individual product survey responses

Online-only: Contact information, basic packages and their features are shown below for the top seven products in the survey.

August 1, 2018

Impressive new car safety features

The higher-end models of many brands are packed with a number of new safety features, enough in some cases to substantially reduce your insurance premiums.

August 1, 2018

Building a state-of-the-art M&A target

A firm can enrich its value to prospective suitors by investing in a top-notch IT infrastructure and exhibiting a willingness to embrace new technologies.

August 1, 2018

Insights on key trends in an evolving profession

Financial planning, recruiting talent, audit innovation, and process automation were among the many issues addressed at the AICPA ENGAGE 2018 conference. Learn what the experts had to say.

August 1, 2018

New skills essential for thriving amid digital disruption

Technology is transforming work and home life.

August 1, 2018

Having fun with thumb drives (and USB hubs)

Novelty USB hubs and thumb drives are not usually your best option for business purposes for a few reasons.

August 1, 2018

Microsoft Excel: Create a picture-based dashboard report

There are many ways to create a dashboard in Excel, but my preferred method may surprise you.

July 30, 2018

Using drones to enhance audits

Hermann Sidhu, CPA, global assurance digital leader at EY, walks us through EY’s exciting new project to use drones to help audit large warehouses and outdoor inventories.

July 23, 2018

CPAs’ top 5 questions about blockchain, cryptocurrencies

This article discusses ways CPAs can leverage this new technology to improve client service.

July 1, 2018

Microsoft Office: Rounding time in Excel

How to round time calculations to the nearest 10th of an hour, or six-minute increments.

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AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.