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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.

May 1, 2016

Expanding your app-titude

Plug in to your car and driving performance via Automatic … Other OBD port devices and apps

May 1, 2016

Earl Furfine, CPA/CITP, CGMA

Earl Furfine, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the CEO of technology startup 5AM Solutions in Rockville, Md., says entrepreneurs must be fearless, self-aware, confident, benevolent, and sympathetic to be successful.

May 1, 2016

Social media: Over-notified

How to disable birthday notifications on popular social sites.

May 1, 2016

Productivity: Lighten up

Many studies have shown that the quality of office lighting can affect your employees’ productivity.

April 25, 2016

How to prevent workers from wasting time on tech troubles

Many minutes, hours, and sometimes days can be wasted on IT-related issues, costing both time and money.

April 4, 2016

How clients can protect their tax data from hackers

Tax-related identity theft occurs when stolen Social Security numbers are used to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds.

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