How small firms should approach new technologies
Small firms wishing to adopt new technologies should examine available services to determine which ones are the best fit for current systems, advises Daniel Moore, CPA.
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How to build support for digital transformation
CPAs are uniquely positioned in their organizations to lead, encourage, and catalyze digital transformation, says Dan Griffiths, CPA, CGMA, a partner with Tanner LLC in Salt Lake City.
Ways to get started with RPA
Consult your firm’s security protocols when installing and deploying RPA components and keep in mind segregation of duties and controls, says Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA, director of entrepreneurial advisory services at PKF Texas.
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.
What RPA is and how it works
Robotic process automation is like an Excel macro that can work on multiple applications, says Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA. RPA can complete routine, repetitive tasks such as data entry, freeing up employee time from lower-level chores.
CPAs discuss hot topics in financial planning, tax, and technology
Five CPA financial planners discuss hot topics in personal financial planning, tax, and firm practice management.
5G will open doors to driverless cars
The speed of new 5G technology will allow for enhanced communication with environmental beacons, providing exponentially more data to feed machine learning and real-time decision-making, says David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA.
Quantum may bring unhackable cryptography
David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA, executive vice president and chief cloud officer, RKL eSolutions, explains how quantum computing will create vector-based cryptography, a system even hackers can’t penetrate.
Quantum leap coming for computing power
Qubits, which are the fundamental units of quantum information, have special properties that help them solve complex problems much faster than classical binary bits.
Artificial intelligence covers a broad spectrum
Robotics, deep learning, and machine learning fall under the AI umbrella, says David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA, executive vice president and chief cloud officer, RKL eSolutions.
Bitcoin too slow to be long-term currency option
Bitcoin is the big name in cryptocurrencies today, but its relatively sloth-like transaction rate means that it can’t scale up to replace major currencies such as the dollar, says David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA.
For some risks, ROI doesn’t measure up
Investing in certain emerging technologies may never provide a quantified return on investment, but they are risks you can’t afford not to take, according to Ed Kless, senior director of partner development and strategy at Sage Accountant Solutions.
Better word choice may help accountants ask deeper questions
Accountants who hone the skill of careful questioning will better serve their clients’ needs, according to Ed Kless, senior director of partner development and strategy, Sage Accountant Solutions.
Signs of a bad workplace culture
Wesley Middleton, CPA, managing partner (Houston) for Baker Tilly, explains how bad culture leads to employee turnover and dissatisfaction. Eventually profitability suffers, too.
Encourage employees to take time off
An open paid-time-off policy benefits employees who use it. Firm leaders must encourage and celebrate staff who take vacations, says Wesley Middleton, CPA, managing partner (Houston) for Baker Tilly.
5 P’s that define workplace culture
Wesley Middleton, CPA, managing partner (Houston) for Baker Tilly discusses ways people, place, passion, purpose, and practices define a great workplace culture.
How success relies on workplace culture
In a profession with high turnover, a positive workplace culture can lead to good employee retention and ultimately a great client experience, says Wesley Middleton, CPA, managing partner (Houston) for Baker Tilly.
Keys to writing a great job description
Sarah Dobek, president and founder of Inovautus Consulting, identifies three criteria to consider when writing a great job description, including innovative ways to tell your firm’s story.
Define, then hire your ideal employee
Successful hiring includes defining your ideal employee and communicating why your firm is a great place to work, says Sarah Dobek, president and founder of Inovautus Consulting.
Creative thinking leads to hiring success
Hiring managers must be proactive and consider creative hiring practices to attract top talent, says Sarah Dobek, president and founder of Inovautus Consulting.
