survey: are scanners out of date?
few firms use only personal scanners.
by randy johnston and brian tankersley
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
tech and fintech
survey: drake takes the cake in tax apps
top seven tax software platforms rated and reviewed.
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survey: zoom tops teams for now
… but teams made huge gains over just one year.
by randy johnston and brian tankersley
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
eisneramper gets private equity backing
charly weinstein on cnbc talking about the private equity deal.
towerbrook capital partners’ infusion “reimagines the traditional accounting firm model.”
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eisneramper llp – one of the profession’s top 20 firms with more than $420 in annual billings, 200 partners, and 1,200 employees – has sold about half the firm to towerbrook capital partners, a private equity fund with big investments in the financial services sector.
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as a result, eisner is splitting into two entities: the legacy eisneramper llp, a licensed cpa firm, to provide attest services, and the new pe-funded eisner advisory group llc, for business advisory and non-attest services. terms were not disclosed but towerbrook has a reputation for taking controlling interests in the companies it funds. audit and assurance account for about 49 percent of eisner’s pre-deal billings, with 42 percent from tax and 9 percent in consulting.
“it will be a positive disruptor in the profession,” according to charly weinstein, eisneramper ceo. “rather than conforming to traditional frameworks, adopting a new model of ownership facilitates the best structure for the firm to drive growth and innovative solutions to our clients. our colleagues will be able to chart a course for success in our purpose-built practice structure.”
survey: time to buy a new laptop?
more firms are getting on a regular schedule, except among the smallest firms.
by randy johnston and brian tankersley
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
tech: accountants are losing the race
what do other businesses know that we’re ignoring?
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among the many wonderful things covid-19 bestowed on american business, new business models probably rank first. those who figured out how to adapt found themselves competitive. those who didn’t now drive for uber.
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the accounting industry was among the quick adapters.
though quick to adapt to a modified office structure, cpa shops have been slow to adopt automation. other small and medium-sized businesses (smbs) have proven far quicker.
survey: what’s tops in laptops?
lenovo, hp more popular with solos. is it price?
by randy johnston and brian tankersley
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
cybersecurity for tax professionals
checklist: the 24 steps to prevent and, if necessary, respond to breaches.
by amy welch
last year, there were nearly 90,000 reports of tax identity theft, according to the federal trade commission.
in fact, in june, an irs agent admitted to stealing someone’s identity. law360.com reported special agent bryan cho, 49, pled guilty to aggravated identity theft and wire fraud in a brooklyn district court. it appears anyone can be a criminal!
join donny shimamoto, cpa, citp, cgma, for “hybrid work: holistic approach to customer, employee & cybersecurity risks,” aug. 26, 3:30 pm et. register here | learn more
it’s also important to note that protecting taxpayer data is the law. according to the ftc safeguards rule, “tax return preparers must create and enact security plans to protect client data. failure to do so may result in an ftc investigation.” additionally, any “failures that lead to an unauthorized disclosure may subject you to penalties under sections 7216 and/or 6713 of the internal revenue code. read more →
automation without accountants
more than half the work world is embracing automation. why not accountants?
why accountants won’t automate:
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for all the talk of automation among tax and accounting practitioners, they are still falling behind, even as other professions race ahead.
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more than half the work world is embracing automation.
among accountants: it’s less than half, according to a broad new study.
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survey: how old is your desktop pc?
less than 3 years puts you in the 2% tier.
by randy johnston and brian tankersley
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
survey: your favorite desktop pc
accountants name their favorite pc brands.
by randy johnston and brian tankersley
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
global fintech funding gains momentum
fintechs raise $30.79 billion, accounting for $1 out of every $5 raised for startups across industries.
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fintechs raised $30.79 billion across 657 deals, a whopping 30% rise on q1, already outpacing all funding raised during the entirety of 2020.
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annual global fintech funding has reached $54.42 billion this year. in q2, fintechs dominated global startup funding in all sectors: one dollar out of every $5 raised in q2 went to a fintech.
survey: how’s your i.t. firewall holding up?
accountants name their favorites.
by randy johnston and brian tankersley
the accounting firm operations and technology survey