tech and fintech

back up your bandwidth

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technology center with fiber optic equipmentand review your options regularly.

by roman h. kepczyk

the internet has undoubtedly had a profound impact on firm communications. it has become the primary driver toward the next generation of accounting applications that run entirely on the web through “cloud” computing.

more on tech spending: remote access takes planning | get in front of application updates | why you need offsite backup | use scanners to capture source documents | develop monthly it flash reports | centralize contact administration | is your ap digital yet? | a better way to handle time & expenses
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before we get ahead of ourselves discussing cloud opportunities, we have to assess how the internet is used within your firm today.
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remote access takes planning

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woman sitting outside with laptop and smartphoneone server can handle up to 18 concurrent connections.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

one of the key components in optimizing firm production is providing the capability for firm personnel to work from any place, at any time, at their own convenience.

more on tech spending: get in front of application updates | how to choose which microsoft office version to use | time to replace a server? consider the cloud | monitor real estate: more is better | why you need an independent security review
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get in front of application updates

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young woman updating software on desktop computerinvolve your it team for server updates.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

every firm has concerns about their systems being hacked or getting attacked by a virus or malware.

more on tech spending: how to choose which microsoft office version to use | transitioning to windows 10 | desktops vs. laptops
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the 2016 cpafma it survey found that 15 percent of firms had been infected with malware that caused significant downtime in the past 12 months. the vast majority of issues can be effectively negated with one simple process: keep your software updated.
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how to choose which microsoft office version to use

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man pointing at computer screen while woman works, both smilingfirms likely will be updating this year.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

to be effective in business today, every member of your firm must optimally utilize the microsoft office suite at an intermediate to advanced level for outlook, excel and word.

more on tech spending: transitioning to windows 10 | why you need offsite backup | use scanners to capture source documents | develop monthly it flash reports | centralize contact administration | is your ap digital yet? | a better way to handle time & expenses | how the best cpa firms capture best tech practices in procedures manuals | workflow systems make tax season less tedious
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due to the lag of accounting vendors providing support to the latest versions of office, today’s recommended standard is office 2013.
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how to fly the automation dragon to your dream practice

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the 11-step plan to winning the war against accounting “bots.” 

by hitendra patil
accountaneur

like a snowball rolling down a hill, the fear that automation and artificial intelligence will replace accountants with robots is rapidly gaining mass and momentum in the accounting profession.

more on entrepreneurial strategy:  3 reasons small firms stay small  | how job titles can rebrand your firm | your clients hold a secret key to your practice growth | seven lessons for accountants from self-driving cars | you don’t think technology helps get new clients? | tax season management: multi-tasking is a myth
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but accounting is one profession that has always adapted to technological and regulatory evolution over a long period. i am sure accountants will ride the new, so-called fire-spitting-jobs-guzzling automation dragon within no time.

but first, let’s think about the underground shift that will happen because of the automation in accounting. why will automation mean more business for accountants?

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transitioning to windows 10

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businesswoman at desktop computermake sure your tax personnel have additional ram.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

okay, we all know that the windows operating system is preferred to run computers by the primary vendors to the accounting profession.

more on tech spending: why you need offsite backup | time to replace a server? consider the cloud | monitor real estate: more is better | why you need an independent security review | standardize quickbooks support (and bring your clients) | remote deposit saves in several ways  | how efficient are your audits?
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all decisions about operating systems have to be done carefully as they impact software and hardware decisions for the next three to five years.
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survey: offshoring on the rise

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clients demand real-time accounting. by chris frederiksen it’s been was another good year for accountants, with demand for services continuing to outrun supply, thus allowing for price increases. firms continue to struggle with the issue of finding enough “good” people … continued

how savvy cpas use benchmarking to make smarter business decisions

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composite image of hand writing with marker

drilling into firm technology and operations provides a roadmap for strategic success

by rick telberg

every day in the united states, more than half of all accounting firm owners are thinking about a merger, an acquisition or both. m&a is now as routine to the day-to-day operations of running a tax and accounting practice as turning on the lights in the morning and taking out the garbage at night.

fortunately, the new accounting firm operations and technology survey by the research team of randy johnston and leslie garrett provides a one-of-a-kind roadmap for growth-minded professionals seeking the hard-boiled data essential to making smarter strategic decisions. with thousands of key metrics for firms of every size, you can compare your firm against similar firms. better yet: you can compare where your firm is today to where you want it to be tomorrow.

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password managers: yes or no?

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but you don’t need to ask why. by greg lafollette password managers have been in the news as of late. unfortunately, the news has not been good. multiple security breaches may (or may not) have exposed millions of user ids … continued