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July 1, 2016

How CPAs can make the most of their tech resources

New technologies provide opportunity, but growing threats pose increased risk. What can CPAs do? Our accounting technology experts offer their advice in the second part of the JofA’s annual round table.

July 1, 2016

Smartphones: Breaking news!!!

It has been several years since I’ve shopped for a new smartphone. What would you say are the most important features I should consider?

June 23, 2016

E-file PIN program shut down in response to cyberattacks

The IRS announced that the electronic filing personal identification number (e-file PIN) tool is “no longer available” after it detected additional attacks on the system.

June 13, 2016

Explaining the 3 faces of SOC

This column provides updates and adds perspective on SOC and reflects on changes in the reports and their attestation standards.

June 8, 2016

IRS did not discover or help all Get Transcript data breach victims

The TIGTA criticized the IRS’s failure to identify and assist all taxpayers whose tax return and other data may have been accessed by cybercriminals in last year’s Get Transcript breach.

June 1, 2016

Microsoft Excel: Does this make my data look flat?

How to “flatten” data in Excel.

June 1, 2016

Expanding your app-titude

Expanding Your App-titude
No More Voicemail lives up to its name
Create, connect, and control phone numbers
with Google Voice

June 1, 2016

Telematics: Monitor drivers

How to collect driving behavior data.

June 1, 2016

Should CPAs switch to Windows 10 or Office 2016?

CPAs face intriguing choices with the newest editions of Microsoft’s operating system and Office application suite. The JofA’s panel of tech experts offers guidance on how to evaluate the new offerings.

June 1, 2016

How to prevent tech troubles

Following these eight tips can help reduce the time professionals waste dealing with IT-related issues.

June 1, 2016

Smartphones: The perfect couch phone

How to use your old smartphone as a TV remote.

May 31, 2016

Skype: Your Wi-Fi called

How to use Wi-Fi to make phone calls.

May 31, 2016

6 steps to shore up your technology defenses

Now is a good time to update critical controls and close backdoors that can increase your or your company’s exposure to potential cybersecurity attack damages.

May 17, 2016

Audit data standards proposed for inventory subledger account

Voluntary audit data standards proposed by the AICPA Assurance Services Executive Committee are designed to enable more efficient and effective exchange of information between companies and auditors.

May 17, 2016

IBM Big Data expert shares tips with CPAs

Using Big Data to inform business decisions can give organizations an edge over their competitors, IBM Vice President Paul Zikopoulos said at the AICPA spring Council meeting.

May 15, 2016

Why the power of data is in the analysis

Timely use of data can help organizations improve decision-making. But the human element remains an important part in harnessing the power of data analytics.

May 15, 2016

Be vigilant about cybersecurity, warns former FBI agent

Chris Tarbell led FBI investigations that resulted in multiple high-profile cybercrime arrests. He shared his tips for cybersecurity during a presentation at the AICPA spring Council meeting.

May 1, 2016

Get smarter with your smartphone

Five smartphone productivity tips from J. Carlton Collins, CPA.

May 1, 2016

Microsoft Excel: Make your days more colorful

How to use Microsoft Excel’s Color Scale format.

May 1, 2016

IP PINs: Fraud protection places duties on preparers

Identity protection personal identification numbers pose additional filing and recordkeeping considerations.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Promises of ‘fast and easy’ threaten SOC credibility

CPAs who provide Service and Organization Control (SOC) examinations warn that an ongoing push for high-volume SOC services may come at the cost of quality and objectivity.