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August 1, 2017

Expanding your app-titude: CrashPlan

A monthly look at apps and websites that can make the CPA’s job and life better. This month: CrashPlan.

August 1, 2017

Microsoft Excel: Modify Excel’s default blank workbook

It is possible to modify Excel’s default blank workbook; you can even modify the default new worksheets that you insert into your existing workbooks.

August 1, 2017

2017 tax software survey

Take a look at how CPA preparers rated their software’s performance and support, their likes and dislikes, and whether they would recommend their product to someone starting a tax practice.

August 1, 2017

2017 tax software survey: Individual product survey responses

Online-only: Contact information, basic packages and their features are shown below for selected products receiving more than one reply in the survey.

August 1, 2017

Printing: Reader recommends skinny fonts

As the reader points out, Microsoft offers a skinnier version of Calibri called Calibri Light that can save money.

August 1, 2017

Association, CPA.com launch Startup Accelerator

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and CPA.com are launching an initiative to provide funding and support to early-stage companies developing innovative technologies for the accounting profession.

August 1, 2017

iPhone calculator tip

Q. Why doesn’t my iPhone calculator keyboard have a backspace key?

July 25, 2017

Enable system protection in Windows 10

By default, Windows 10 has system protection disabled on many computers.

July 10, 2017

Make technology, not talent, your first priority

This column explores five reasons that technology has become an even higher strategic priority than talent.

July 1, 2017

Real talk about artificial intelligence and blockchain

Artificial intelligence and blockchain are among the technologies being touted as potentially disruptive and transformational for the accounting profession. How and when will new technologies reshape the accounting profession?

July 1, 2017

New model created for cybersecurity risk management

The AICPA framework enables organizations to communicate and creates a new engagement for CPAs to report.

July 1, 2017

Cybersecurity by the numbers

Key statistics illustrate the threats facing the accounting profession—and potential liability for firms if a breach occurs.

July 1, 2017

Microsoft Windows: Remote support using Windows Quick Assist

Windows 10 includes a free tool called Quick Assist, which enables one person to remotely control another person’s Windows 10 PC with that person’s permission.

July 1, 2017

Expanding your app-titude

Airbnb: What you need to know … Have hotels fight for your reservation on BackBid

July 1, 2017

What is blockchain?

Here’s a primer on the potentially transformative digital ledger technology.

July 1, 2017

Prevent Windows 10 from spying on you

Windows 10 can not only record your every keystroke, but it can also record your voice as you talk.

July 1, 2017

Windows, Bing, and Google Maps: How to suggest location corrections for incorrect maps online

Most mapping tools provide a link for submitting suggested corrections.

July 1, 2017

Real talk about artificial intelligence and blockchain

In the second part of the JofA’s annual technology roundtable, the panelists debate how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other technologies might reshape accounting.

July 1, 2017

Mobile devices: Waterproof your phone

J. Carlton Collins, CPA, discusses several options for waterproof cellphone dry bags.

July 1, 2017

Driver’s licenses pose new data security risks

Tax practice clients’ personal information requiring protection now often includes driver’s license numbers.

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.