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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.

May 1, 2018

Expanding your app-titude

Rescue productivity with app-aided time management.

May 1, 2018

Prevent word pairs from breaking in Word

How to insert a nonbreaking space character in Microsoft Word.

May 1, 2018

Carlton’s ponderings: Sounding off on social media

The author’s thoughts on social media, auto volume and Twitter.

May 1, 2018

AICPA proposes revising independence rules for information system services

Self-review and management participation threats are addressed.

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