steve yoss: unlock the force of data visualization | quick tech talk

make smarter decisions with the right data tools in excel, power bi, and tableau. 

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data visualization isn’t just about making numbers look good—it’s about telling a story. whether you’re working in microsoft excel, power bi, or tableau, the chart you choose can completely change the way you interpret and communicate your data. but are you using the right one?

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this episode of quick tech talks breaks down the power of different chart types and why selecting the right one is crucial for accurate analysis. did you know that pie charts are perfect for showing proportions, but scatter plots are better suited for identifying trends? or that excel alone offers more than two dozen different visualization options?

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steve yoss: up your ai skills | quick tech talks

transform your workday and discover practical ways to save time.

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generative ai tools are revolutionizing how we approach work, offering practical, efficient, and innovative solutions for professionals across industries. if you haven’t explored tools like openai’s chatgpt or anthropic’s claude, now is the time to dive in. these cutting-edge technologies are as accessible as they are powerful, requiring no special training—just your ability to clearly express your needs.

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imagine completing a 10-hour workload in just six hours. that’s the promise of generative ai: helping you work smarter, not harder.

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steve yoss: train staff to i.d. fraud | quick tech talks

engage in proactive fraud detection to spot issues early.

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fraud detection isn’t just the responsibility of leadership—it’s a team effort. one of the most effective ways to safeguard your firm and clients from fraud is to empower your staff with the knowledge and awareness needed to recognize red flags. in the latest episode of quick tech talks, the importance of this often-overlooked topic is explored in detail, offering practical tips for fostering a vigilant and informed workforce.

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regular discussions about potential fraud scenarios with your team can make all the difference. employees are often the first line of defense, serving as the organization’s “eyes and ears.” training them to detect warning signs—such as discrepancies in transactions, inconsistencies in customer information, or high-pressure tactics—can help mitigate risks before they escalate.

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steve yoss: master excel integration and enhance productivity | quick tech talks

level up your skills with powerful lookup formulas.

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for professionals wrestling with massive datasets, finding specific information in excel can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. whether it’s a customer id, transaction number, or check number, pinpointing related details like totals, names, or dates can be daunting without the right tools. enter excel’s powerful lookup formulas.

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among the trio of essential lookup functions—vlookup, index-match, and the modern xlookup—the latter emerges as the star. while vlookup and index-match have long been staples for data retrieval, xlookup combines their strengths with enhanced features, offering users a faster, more versatile solution.

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steve yoss: unlock business insight with power bis | quick tax tip

 revolutionize how businesses visualize and interpret data.

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businesses today are moving beyond traditional reporting methods to embrace the transformative potential of business intelligence tools. industry leaders emphasize the importance of platforms like tableau, qlik, and power bi, which allow companies to turn raw data into dynamic, interactive dashboards. these tools empower decision-makers to access real-time insights tailored to their specific needs, enabling them to make informed choices that drive success.

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business intelligence tools go far beyond static financial reports like balance sheets and income statements. by integrating sales, marketing, inventory, e-commerce, and even email newsletter data, companies can create a comprehensive “heads-up display” of their operations. imagine transforming sales data into visual charts, mapping customer trends geographically, and combining diverse datasets into a single interactive platform. these tools enable businesses to manage proactively, focusing on forward-looking strategies rather than relying solely on retrospective analysis.

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steve yoss: how powered bi connects data | quick tech talks

unlock insights quickly, from quickbooks to custom systems.

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microsoft’s power bi revolutionizes how professionals and businesses interact with their data. this cutting-edge tool, designed for business intelligence and dashboarding, is user-friendly, highly versatile, and incredibly powerful. whether you’re working with sales, marketing, accounting, inventory, payroll, or other datasets, power bi seamlessly connects to nearly 100 native cloud resources—including quickbooks online—bringing your data to life through interactive dashboards, charts, maps, and graphs.

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one of power bi’s standout features is its ease of use. by simply entering your username and password, you can connect directly to quickbooks online without the need for third-party integrations or extra fees. moreover, its support for odbc (open database connectivity) makes it possible to integrate virtually any system, from inventory management to payroll and hr, or even external web data requiring login credentials.

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steve yoss: boost security with mfa | quick tech talks

your data has probably already been exposed.

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data breaches have become an unfortunate reality in the digital age, and with them, the risk to personal and financial information continues to grow. however, there is a simple yet powerful way to protect your accounts: multi-factor authentication (mfa).

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mfa, sometimes referred to as one-time passwords, has become a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity. think about this hard truth: your data, unfortunately, has probably been exposed by either a website, a web service, or maybe even your favorite merchant at some point in the last 10 to 15 years. when passwords are stolen in data breaches, cybercriminals often use them to access accounts on other sites, exploiting the common habit of password reuse.

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steve yoss: the big tech issues accountants need to follow today | quick tech talks

staying ahead requires adaptability and a focus on delivering value beyond the tasks that traditionally defined accounting.

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as technology advances at a breakneck speed, accountants must rethink how they add value to their clients and organizations.

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“back in the 50s, accounting was incredibly manual, requiring a virtual army to produce records,” yoss explains, highlighting the drastic evolution of the field. by the 80s, spreadsheets like visicalc and excel began to ease the burden. the 90s brought us small business accounting systems like quickbooks. today, automation and ai-driven solutions can perform low-value tasks—such as general bookkeeping, accounts payable, and more—with little oversight and near error-free execution.

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