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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.

April 1, 2016

Microsoft OneDrive: A picture-perfect transfer

How to use Microsoft OneDrive to archive pictures from your smartphone.

April 1, 2016

Email etiquette

Here’s why you should always acknowledge receipt of important emails.

April 1, 2016

Google Android apps: Shedding ‘flashlight’ on privacy concerns

How to uninstall the Brightest Flashlight app.

April 1, 2016

Internet: Productivity tips

Five handy computer tips from J. Carlton Collins, CPA.

April 1, 2016

Expanding your app-titude

Score last-minute deals with HotelTonight … App helps you find better Waze through traffic … Hipmunk provides a cool way to select and book flights

April 1, 2016

Hardware: 3 cheers for the home team

A temporary maneuver might ensure that the background crowd noise on your television does not drown out the announcers’ play call.

April 1, 2016

5 steps CPAs can take to fight hackers

See what CPAs can do to fight cybercriminals’ threat.

March 1, 2016

Expanding your app-titude

This month: Sleep Machine provides sound options for slumber improvements … Sleep better on the road with Jet Lag Rooster

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Build reusable Skills in Anthropic’s Claude AI

Instead of rewriting prompts each time, CPAs can turn routine tasks into reusable AI Skills. This Technology Q&A walks through how to build Claude Skills that process files, ask setup questions, and export clean Excel outputs.