The benefits of RPA
Robotic process automation can reduce staffing costs related to repetitive, lower-level jobs while also freeing up time for staff to devote to more rewarding work, potentially reducing turnover, says Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA.
Information Management and Technology Assurance
iPads, board games, and lemonade: Fun ideas for classes
Discover techniques for gamifying academic integrity, helping Googlers, and more.
What CPAs must do to capitalize on disruption
This article explores ways accountants should be preparing themselves and their businesses for the coming wave of technology-powered disruption.
A different approach to applying blockchain
Louise W. Reed, CPA, has developed a blockchain-based online marketplace that she believes will facilitate tax credit transfers nationally.
How to access Excel's revived real-time stock prices
We're happy to report that Microsoft has now brought back real-time stock prices, although the steps for creating such a link are different, as illustrated in the following simple example.
Planning for data security
Today’s tax firms must be vigilant against cyberthreats.
‘Hosting Services’ tips
A new ethics interpretation gives CPAs guidance on preserving their independence with attest clients.
Uncovering bribes hidden in books and records
Examining the key financial accounts and expense categories flagged in SEC enforcement actions can help companies reduce fraud risks.
Website helps CPAs and clients plan for life and beyond
A monthly look at applications, gadgets, and other technology that can improve a CPA’s job and life. This month: Everplans.com.
30 new Windows features you can test right now
Here is a summary of some of the more significant prerelease enhancements to Windows, which you can try right now by becoming a Windows Insider.
Quick answers to 4 technology FAQs
J. Carlton Collins, CPA, frequently receives the following four questions concerning technology, and, briefly, here are his standard replies.
Subject line to salutation: Email rules to live by
Should you use an emoji in email? Is there value in reaching “inbox zero” status? Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA, has answers in this podcast.
2019 tax software survey: Shares of respondents and product and company information
Bonus: The percentages for all 13 products, including a breakdown of their usage among firms ranked by ranges of numbers of preparers, in the 2019 tax software survey.
Check on data breaches at the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
A not-for-profit organization called the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has been collecting and reporting personal data breaches since 2005.
Housekeeping tips to mitigate data security risk
Protecting your firm from privacy breaches is often a matter of strong internal practices.
2019 tax software survey
Learn how the industry-leading products stacked up in CPAs’ estimation through a tax season with many far-reaching law changes.
Ask the expert: Technology
Mike Whitmire is the co-founder and CEO of FloQast. A CPA by training, he began his career in audit at Ernst & Young and transitioned to industry, joining Cornerstone OnDemand’s accounting team as it prepared to go public.
Standing Ovation program recognizes CPAs for contributions in IMTA
Five CPAs were recognized through the Standing Ovation program for their contributions in the areas of information management and technology assurance.
Demonstrating PowerPoint’s new morphing tool
PowerPoint’s newest morphing tool, which is available only to Office 365 users, allows you to morph one object into another object.
How to pick between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro
The Windows 10 Professional edition costs about $50 more and provides five useful features not found in Windows 10 Home edition.
