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Information management and technology assurance

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.

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.

Expanding your app-titude

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

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.

Productivity: Lighten up

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

Email etiquette

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

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

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.

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Agentic accounting has arrived: What’s hype and what’s real?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond chatbots and into accounting workflows. A new generation of agentic AI tools can plan, execute, and adapt as they complete tasks, raising expectations for what automation can do inside firms and finance departments. What can agentic AI realistically do today and what challenges are there in its implementation? Find out in this Journal of Accountancy sponsored report.

From The Tax Adviser

August 31, 2026

What today’s clients expect from their CPA and how firms are responding

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2026 tax software survey

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A risk framework for AI use in tax administration and preparation

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Current developments in S corporations