After investigation, SEC issues cyberfraud alert
The Securities and Exchange Commission cautioned public companies to be on the lookout for a class of cyber-related fraud called “business email compromise.”
Information Management and Technology Assurance
What CPAs should know about machine learning vs. deep learning
This article looks at two subsets of artificial intelligence that could have an impact on the way accounting professionals do their jobs.
Internet privacy: Do this to download your Facebook data
You can download much of your Facebook data, or a portion of those data.
Shore up your data breach detection skills
This infographic shows how data breaches can be a serious problem for CPAs.
Better virtual meetings
Tips can help far-flung participants interact successfully.
Cutting down on schedule headaches
A monthly look at apps and websites that can make the CPA’s job and life better.
Remote meetings: Google hits grand 'jam' with innovative whiteboard
The Jamboard, a 55-inch digital whiteboard on wheels with 4K ultrahigh-definition display, can sync to other Jamboards throughout the world, allowing remote attendees to interact in a more meaningful way.
Ask the expert: Technology
For the past 30 years, Chandra Bhansali’s passion has been to find innovative ways for accountants to benefit from emerging technologies.
Microsoft Excel: How to insert an image into a cell
How to insert an image into an Excel cell.
Web-based tools: How to get a free home appraisal online
The real estate website Zillow provides a tool that allows homeowners to unofficially appraise their home’s value.
The required step before AI and blockchain
Here are a few things to look for when selecting cloud accounting software that will provide you and your clients the most value.
How cybercriminals prey on victims of natural disasters
Natural disasters such as Hurricane Florence provide cybercriminals with an opportunity to cause further misery for victims and businesses that already are under siege.
What to tell your students about AI
Try these tips and topics for discussing technology in class.
IMTA Section resources now available to all AICPA members
As of August, all AICPA members are automatically members of the Information Management and Technology Assurance (IMTA) Section at no charge and with no action required.
2018 tax software survey
Our annual survey breaks down how CPA tax preparers rate their tax preparation software’s performance during the challenge of the last tax season. This year, we also look ahead to the sweeping changes in tax law.
Ask the expert: Month-end close
Mike Whitmire, co-founder and CEO of FloQast, discusses best practices for the month-end close.
Microsoft Excel: Including an '&' in headers and footers
In Excel’s custom headers and footers box, the ampersand character (&) is used as a marker to indicate that a special formatting code follows.
Microsoft Excel: Pick a new color for your gridlines
How to change the color of the default gridlines in Excel.
Microsoft Windows: How to best name and search for files
A better option might be to employ one or more of today’s advanced index search tools.
Amazon account management: Hard to quit
Amazon has made this process rather challenging.
