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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.

June 15, 2017

How audit methodologies will change in the future

Embracing technology and making changes in your firm now will help your firm succeed in the future as new technologies enable auditors to provide more value to clients.

June 14, 2017

Technology trends for accounting firm leaders

Rapid advances in technology are causing headaches and creating opportunities for accounting firms.

June 14, 2017

Association, CPA.com launch ‘Shark Tank’ for startups

The Association and CPA.com Startup Accelerator will provide funding and other support to as many as five early-stage companies that emerge from a competition.

June 13, 2017

Why CPAs need to get a grip on blockchain

The decentralized ledger system may seem confusing, but it also adds up to new opportunities for savvy financial professionals.

June 13, 2017

Furious rush of digital disruption creates opportunities for CPAs to help clients

The demand is increasing for CPA firms to understand how new technologies are affecting clients.

June 1, 2017

A factor of singular importance in cloud computing

What should CPAs be doing to better protect their data and derive more value from the investments in technology? Find out from our panel of accounting technology experts.

June 1, 2017

Expanding your app-titude: Scanbot and Photomyne

Digitize documents with Scanbot … Quickly capture images with Photomyne

June 1, 2017

How financial statement audits deliver key business insights

Increased use of data analytics is helping auditors find more information that could be helpful to clients.

June 1, 2017

Microsoft Word: A simple solution to a new issue with Word’s speech recognition tool

By default, later versions of Microsoft’s speech recognition tool record your dictation into a dialog box called the dictation scratchpad.

June 1, 2017

The single factor of most concern in the cloud

Our annual technology roundtable explores the importance of multifactor authentication and solutions for securing clients’ data in the cloud.

June 1, 2017

Microsoft Word: How to number your items in a paragraph format

How to number a large quantity of bullets horizontally in Microsoft Word.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

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.