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November 1, 2017

Microsoft Word: Enable Word’s AutoRecovery tool

How to turn on Microsoft Word’s AutoRecovery tool.

October 22, 2017

Accountants’ role in managing AI disruption

An AICPA fall Council session addressed how accountants can prepare for the change and lead their communities’ response to the new technology.

October 1, 2017

Expanding your app-titude

Duet display enables an additional monitor … Turo brings Airbnb model to car rentals

October 1, 2017

Microsoft Excel: 3 quick tips

Handy Excel tips from “Technology Q&A” author J. Carlton Collins, CPA.

October 1, 2017

Cybersecurity: A new engagement opportunity

CPAs who possess the appropriate expertise can perform new consulting and attest services for clients under a recently released AICPA framework. Developing expertise in this area is the key.

October 1, 2017

Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Which is better?

So which device is better: the Echo or Home?
Through continued improvements, they keep leapfrogging each other in functionality in specific areas.

October 1, 2017

Microsoft Office: Outlook 2016 search tips

How to use Outlook’s Advanced Find tool.

September 12, 2017

10 things to know about Apple’s new iPhone X

Apple unveiled its new iPhone X with a nearly $1,000 price tag. Is the new iPhone a grand improvement? Here’s a look at 10 features you should know about.

September 1, 2017

Microsoft Excel: How to link text boxes to data cells

Yes, it is possible to link the contents of a text box in Excel to data in a cell.

September 1, 2017

Expanding your app-titude: When I Work makes shift scheduling less of a chore

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

September 1, 2017

Microsoft Office: Ways to master Excel and Word on your own

Here’s a list of proven methods for mastering Word and Excel on your own.

September 1, 2017

Microsoft Windows: 3 methods for recovering lost administrative passwords

Here are alternatives for recovering or resetting lost Windows 7 administrator passwords that avoid system resets and reinstallations.

August 28, 2017

Blockchain opens new era for cross-border payments

Blockchain could streamline how money moves between nations.

August 1, 2017

5 key issues that merit CPAs’ attention

Presenters at the inaugural AICPA ENGAGE conference discussed some of the most important issues in the accounting profession, in areas including technology and client management.

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.

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