laptops vs. desktops
standardization can save you 26%.
by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless: technology guide & checklist
tech and fintech
‘botkeeper for dummies:’ the official virtual book launch
live web event set for sept. 16. register here | learn more
with jody padar
the radical cpa
botkeeper, the upstart artificial-intelligence-based bookkeeping platform, will debut their new book “botkeeper for dummies,” co-authored by jody padar, the radical cpa, at a live web event sept. 16.
padar and co-authors chris mahl, botkeeper president, and byron patrick, a leading cpa technology consultant, will be joined by:
the best scanners to buy today
scanners are critical tools. two to know: fujitsu and canon.
by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless: technology guide & checklist
software saves the 2020 tax season
survey says tax practitioners have never been so satisfied with their tax prep applications.
by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间
what’s the best word to describe the infamous 2020 tax season?
brutal? infectious? interesting? perpetual? weird?
one word works for everybody: unprecedented. a pandemic. a lockdown. new legislation. new rules. federal programs. federal disasters. bankruptcies.
it seems the only thing that’s gone right is software.
the bottom line: tax practitioners have never been more satisfied with their tax apps.
boost efficiency with tech stacks
bonus: you’ll be better connected.
by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud
i believe it’s important for accounting firms to standardize their technology “stack.” having a standardized tech stack of applications helps to automate every corner of your workflow.
more: use bots to your advantage | get ready to launch virtual cfo services | riches in niches | marketing is about thought leadership | how to audit 401(k)s
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the applications you use should be seen as an extension of your business. your onboarding process will be more effective if your team doesn’t have to learn a new set of tools every time a new client comes on board.
while we will, of course, work within whatever programs new clients are using, developing consistency internally as much as possible is key.
at summit cpa group, we have three primary technology stacks:
use bots to your advantage
how one firm stepped into automation and the future of accounting.
by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud
there’s no doubt that advancements in technology are changing the world, and the accounting industry is no exception. technology is making us more productive, more efficient and more connected.
more: get ready to launch virtual cfo services | the only 3 metrics you need | how we sell audits online | 3 steps to better client communication in a crisis | four key financial metrics for growing any business | transferring clients to a new employee | why process is key to remote work
on the flip side, it’s also taking over some of our jobs. this is a reality in the accounting industry that we cannot ignore. technology is driving major changes for the future of the accounting world. we need to be aware of what’s happening and take strategic steps to advance along with these changes. otherwise, we are going to be left in the dust.
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the more monitors, the better
start thinking in terms of screen capacity.
by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless: technology guide & checklist
the best place to start the discussion on hardware is with monitors, as it is the easiest place to see an immediate return on your it investment. your monitors are your windows into all digitally stored information and are the foundation for improving every aspect of firm production.
more: it deserves a strategic plan and budget | why you need an independent security review | cutting your quickbooks costs | reclaim time with remote deposit | why daily t/e entry should be required | why your firm needs procedure manuals
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transitioning tax production processes from physical to digital requires that all input screens and source documents be simultaneously viewable in a convenient format, which today means more screen real estate per workstation.
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attaching files to a chat or post in ms teams
john higgins explains how to maximize a tool you probably already own.
what clients want from tech advisors
the top ten ‘soft’ factors small business owners are looking for before they buy.
by laurie mccabe
smb group
the best small- and medium-size business know that strong financial planning is essential for survival and growth – especially these days when they’re looking for ways to automate financials, streamline planning and budgeting operations, and provide the visibility they need to steer their businesses through changing market conditions.
more on tech: covid-19 sparks creative new business models and strategies | how to add visuals to a message in ms teams | how your new car could double as a doctor | composing text messages in ms teams | house oks $100 billion for rural broadband | when covid ‘got real’ | the covid outlook: a long, slow climb back to recovery | composing chats and posts in ms teams | free service makes better passwords |
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the good news for accounting firms is that smbs are increasingly turning to cloud-based financial solutions that can give them robust capabilities without the hassles of deploying and managing hardware, software, and infrastructure in house. cloud solutions provide continual access to real-time, consistent information, frequent updates, and continuous innovation. while erp cloud adoption has trailed in other areas, it’s poised to catch up quickly as businesses get more comfortable with the cloud model.
how to add visuals to a message in ms teams
john higgin explains how to add visuals to your teams messages.
composing text messages in ms teams
when covid ‘got real’
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tax season turns into ‘advisory season,’ and a whole new niche is born, with gabby luoma.
the covid outlook: a long, slow climb back to recovery
why right networks’ acquisition of rootworks may be just what the doctor ordered
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with rick telberg
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the accounting world shifted a little with the acquisition by right networks, a cloud-hosting vendor, of rootworks, a technology platform provider to cpa firms.
though conceived before the pandemic, the deal was closed as the first wave of coronavirus was crashing against the shores of the u.s. and it may be a sign of the times under pandemic conditions, as accountants — and, indeed, business in general — race for new technology solutions and business models.
see: right networks acquires rootworks
in this exclusive interview with 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间, right networks ceo joel hughes and rootworks founder darren root, explain the reasons for the deal, and their forecast for the future under covid. warning: their forecast for the future under covid is not pretty.
but the combination of the two companies may augur hold clues to the future of the profession.
transcript
here’s the full transcript, only lightly edited: