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July 1, 2018

Got too much data for your preferred drive? Here’s what to do

You can create a single drive letter for storing your data files across all of your hard drives as follows.

June 18, 2018

Putting predictive analytics to work in hiring

Employers that once relied on observation and interview techniques can now use data to approach the hiring process in a more systematic fashion.

June 14, 2018

6 steps to accounting automation success

For firms embracing the automation age, artificial intelligence requires smart thinking and human wisdom, Boomer Consulting’s Arianna Campbell and Marc Staut explained at the AICPA ENGAGE 2018 conference.

June 4, 2018

How tax reform — and Excel — are changing the CPA Exam

Mike Decker, the vice president of examinations at the AICPA, discusses changes being made to the exam as a result of tax reform — and about how Excel will now be available for use on the test.

June 1, 2018

Paving the way to a new digital world

The JofA’s annual technology roundtable looks into the future as blockchain, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and robotic process automation fuel transformation in the accounting profession.

June 1, 2018

Protect your online privacy with a VPN

The easiest and least expensive way to set up a VPN is to subscribe to a VPN service provider.

June 1, 2018

4 skills accountants need to succeed in a tech-enabled future

New duties will require plenty of understanding and good communication.

June 1, 2018

How US consumers are fighting identity theft

Cybercrime losses hit $19.4 billion in 2017.

June 1, 2018

How board members can perform oversight of cybersecurity risks

A new CAQ tool addresses the topic.

June 1, 2018

Accounting firms: The next generation

The article provides a glimpse into a future dominated by fast access to big data and driven by intelligent technology applications deployed by a new breed of CPA practices.

June 1, 2018

Erik Anspach, CPA, CGMA

Erik Anspach, CPA, CGMA, the CFO for Bison Engineering Inc., says managing finance and IT requires up-to-date knowledge of the latest technology while understanding that he doesn’t possess the expertise to fix all the problems himself.

June 1, 2018

Ask the expert: Technology

Jennifer Warawa, EVP of Partners, Accountants and Alliances at Sage, discusses the changing role of the accountant.

June 1, 2018

Technology may push firms beyond the billable hour

Switching from hourly billing to value pricing can reward tech-enabled efficiency.

June 1, 2018

Microsoft Office: Use Excel’s I-Beam tool to swap data in 2 cells

You can swap the contents of two cells in Excel if the cells are adjacent to each other. Here’s how.

May 21, 2018

Tech, people skills are key as accountants face changing demands

To be prepared for the future, accountants need to develop technical competencies, people skills and an agile mindset, the AICPA’s Clar Rosso said during the spring meeting of the AICPA governing Council.

May 21, 2018

New skills essential for thriving amid digital disruption

Technological advancements have made it necessary for professionals and leaders to develop new skills to help their organizations thrive.

May 21, 2018

What you should know about smart speakers at work

This article looks at available devices and how they might be used in the workplace of the future.

May 17, 2018

How accounting firms can tap into benefits of AI

The technology can help empower existing professionals, not necessarily remove them, particularly in specialist fields.

May 1, 2018

Are manufacturers throttling your computer’s (or phone’s) performance?

The author developed a crude test in an attempt to detect performance throttling based on your computer’s date.

May 1, 2018

Cash-flow-based software not always better

A reader questions the long-term effectiveness of this software for retirement planning.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, depression

Get ready for tax season with the JofA’s annual filing season quick guide, an easy-to-use compilation of dollar thresholds, tax tables, standard amounts, credits, and deductions. Download and print for quick reference this tax season.