Accounting technology news and resources

Can you recommend a good, low-cost (under a few hundred dollars), wireless security camera system that automatically records and notifies you when motion is detected?

October 1, 2016

Excel: Keyboarding for speed

With speed in mind, here are a few of my favorite Excel keyboard commands. How many do you already know?

October 1, 2016

Powerpoint: Animated painting

How to animate all of the images on a single PowerPoint slide at the same time.

October 1, 2016

6 ethical questions about Big Data

Organizations must consider the ethical use of data collected from various devices.

October 1, 2016

Internet: Connect to Wi-Fi using a QR code

How to simplify your wi-fi connection process.

September 19, 2016

New path proposed for CPAs in cyber risk management

Two proposals issued Monday would create guidance for management in designing and describing its cybersecurity risk management program.

September 6, 2016

Technology risk: It’s more than cybersecurity

This column discusses the “silent killers” of technology risk that organizations must master to protect their business.

September 1, 2016

FASB releases proposed 2017 GAAP taxonomy

The taxonomy allows companies to apply computer-readable tags to thousands of pieces of financial data that are included in financial reports.

September 1, 2016

Outlook 2016: From weak view to week view

How to quickly drill into your Outlook 2016 Calendar to display the Week view.

September 1, 2016

Digital marketing: Please try the content soufflé

The good news is that CPAs amass a great deal of knowledge and wisdom that can be easily shared online.

September 1, 2016

Excel: The right format is the wrong format

I can’t figure out why the decimals and commas in my Excel-based cash flow statement (using the “Accounting Format”) don’t line up properly. What’s going on?

September 1, 2016

Expanding your app-titude

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

September 1, 2016

PowerPoint: Advice for sabotaging your slideshow

It seems some people love to sabotage their own PowerPoint presentations. To help those folks out, here are my top suggestions for ensuring that your next PowerPoint slideshow is a complete disaster.