survey: are you still using a dell pc?
here’s what accountants are buying instead.
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
tech and fintech
app of the week: secretly stash cash
make money easier for your clients with these apps.
by beth ziesenis
many of us remember the first day we walked into a bank and opened our first checking account. the fact that national online bank day (the second monday in october) exists means that the ritual may have gone the way of the fax machine.
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despite convenience, cnbc reported that late fees, overdrafts and fraud costs american households an average of $577 each year and bankrate reports that 21% of americans have no emergency savings.
with all of our new fancy apps, there has to be a way to help clients, friends and family make saving easier, right?
easy apps for increasing client engagement with video
app of the week: here are the apps for that.
by beth ziesenis
like it or not, cpas are not necessarily known for creativity. however, you won’t need a degree in art to increase engagement with your brand online with video.
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an upcity report stated, “video content has emerged as one of the most effective ways to build trust and increase brand engagement,” and cited research stating 86% of people would like to see more types of video with 36% saying they’d most like to see more educational/explainer video style content. can you imagine creating videos for your clients and potential clients helping them understand complicated financial or tax concepts? game changer.
app of the week: grow your business knowledge and career skill sets
it’s never a bad time to increase your business acumen, and this 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 app of the week can help you and your team advance company goals.
by beth ziesenis
september is self-improvement month, and it’s a great opportunity to grow your business skills and knowledge base.
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with more firms needing to upskill or reskill team members, why not take advantage of free or low-cost ways to do so?
survey: firewall choices, choices, choices
no clear winners. just questions.
why firms shy away from cas
if you’re hesitating, consider these solutions.
by hitendra patil
client accounting services: the definitive success guide
why fall into the same trap that other firms have fallen into during their client accounting services journey? if you know what those traps are, you will save significant money and time in establishing your cas practice.
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u.s. combat medics look to a.i. goggles
augmented reality goggles could someday be the difference between life and death on the battlefield. could the technology move to the mainstream with civilian paramedics?
by rick richardson
technology this week
the combat medic is the most important factor in surviving a battlefield injury. the medic is first on the scene and can administer help within the golden hour or even golden ten minutes. quick, effective medical procedures can be the difference between life and death.
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the defense advanced research projects agency (darpa) has selected raytheon bbn to lead a team to develop an augmented reality device that will provide the combat medic with a virtual assistant. the system will use a set of a.r. goggles to provide visual information on 50 different medical procedures.
survey: one in four firms replaces servers by schedule
more than 40% are less strict.
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
your cd and dvd backups are rotting away
here are two suggestions for rescuing your old data.
by rick richardson
technology this week
attention, readers, this is your annual wake-up call!
all those cds and dvds you have burned over the last decade to back up your precious pictures, music and movies may have bit rot.
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that’s right. they may be harmed by scratches or temperature and humidity variations. most commercial cds and dvds will survive better than custom discs, but they all are prone to damage after sitting for an extended period.
app of the week: upgrade your resume
smart professionals have up-to-date resumes so they can capitalize on opportunities.
by beth ziesenis
even if you’re not looking for a job, your resume should be ready to respond quickly to an opportunity.
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and because september is international update your resume month, now is a great time to dust off that document and give it a makeover.
these apps can make it a cinch.
early adopters gain an edge in audit
innovation insights: paving the way for esg reporting.
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innovation insights
with donny shimamoto, cpa, citp, cgma
center for accounting transformation
those who hesitate to adopt mature technologies could find themselves too far behind to easily catch up, according to tech experts pete myers, ceo of auvenir, and donny shimamoto, founder and managing partner of intraprisetechknowlogies.
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myers and shimamoto discussed the latest developments in cloud technology for audit, specifically for small to mid-size firms, explaining that heightened security measures have allowed platforms to expand capabilities and deliver streamlined results that can be tailored to specific situations. however, shimamoto lamented that many auditors and firms are hesitant to bring on new technology, a mindset that could leave them clamoring to catch up.
disruptor: jason staats shakes up the status quo
the future is social.
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jason staats started doing videos at the beginning of the pandemic to quickly share information about the ppp and other relief programs with as many clients as possible.
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now, he has an entertaining and informative youtube channel where he shows how to use his favorite tech tools and a new mission to drive accountants into the future with collaborations and vision.
app of the week: end procrastination
coming back from a long weekend may make it harder to get motivated, but this 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 app of the week can help you get through the deluge of emails.
by beth ziesenis
self-help guru wayne dyer said, “procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday and avoiding today.”
however, sometimes your problem is not procrastination. it’s just not enough time to get things done in the day.
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professionals spend about three hours a day mucking around in email. one way to clear out your inbox is to make use of the snooze features in outlook and gmail or whatever email tool you’re using.
what do i use? i’m glad you asked.