technology

why you need an independent security review

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hacking and security word cloudalso vital: annual training on threats.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

going paperless means that all firm files and client data will be digitally stored on the firm’s network, which is almost always accessible to firm personnel via internal workstations and remotely via the internet.

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the firm has a fiduciary responsibility to protect this data from anyone not specifically authorized to view it.
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forget technology. the last, best competitive edge is now your firm’s ‘learning’ skills

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office workers training on computershow to build it and give chargeable credit to the coordinators.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

for many firms, the ability to identify, standardize and implement best practices is the last remaining competitive advantage in business today as communications tools and access to technology have become available to everyone.

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to take advantage of the continuous stream of innovation and opportunities, firms must adopt a “learning culture.” this requires a formal process to capture and standardize best practices in every department within the firm so that every person can take advantage of them.
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survey: four computer hardware issues to master

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technology eye digital plus 11 related key findings.

91 percent now work with two or more monitors

by randolph p. johnston and leslie garrett
the accounting firm operations and technology survey

while many people believe that computer hardware is a commodity, the quality of the hardware and the way you deploy the devices can make a significant difference in how well your firm works.

we will discuss here four issues associated with computer hardware: replacement cycles, the brand of the pc you purchase, monitor trends and scanner software.

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standardize quickbooks support (and bring your clients)

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by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

in the united states, quickbooks is the most dominant small business accounting product on the market and will be the application that the majority of the firm’s clients use. therefore, it is obvious that the firm must become proficient with supporting quickbooks.

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unfortunately, one of the biggest wastes of time is when firms support too many older versions of the software, which often leads to incompatibilities that can corrupt the database and make it unusable for clients. fixing these errors creates lost time that is seldom charged to clients and instead impacts the profitability on these jobs.
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turn to portal encryption

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padlock with key that has word "security" instead of teethsecure external file transfer is easy to implement.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

when dealing with digital files, the most effective way to transfer them is electronically over the internet either with email or through a portal. many firms have emailed clients copies of tax returns and financial statements over the years.

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unfortunately, this is not the most secure method as the firm does not have control of the various internet service providers and the relay servers between the firm’s email server and the client’s email account.
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