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 Keys to Helping Clients Close Out 2010 & Make the Most of 2011

February 26, 2019 

Keys to Helping Clients Close Out 2010 & Make the Most of 2011

5958 As 2010 comes to a close, we are all working on our New Year’s Resolutions to make 2011 the best year ever. Although there is still a cloud of uncertainty hanging over our economy, individuals in our profession can’t do anything about the macroeconomic situation. Instead of waiting for others to create economic activity...…

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 Rethinking Security

October 26, 2011 

Rethinking Security

I had the opportunity to spend some time with Don Codling, unit head for the FBI’s CyberCrime Division, talking about the state of computer and network security around the globe. It was an interesting conversation, not because there was any real news in the current trends but because the state of cybercrime makes it clear…

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August 22, 2011 

Caution In The Cloud: 5 Concerns To Consider

Over the past several months, I’ve had the chance to assess the issue of computing “in the cloud,” both in terms of the benefits and the drawbacks. So far, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. But this is a very fluid situation that will require some strong due diligence and more than a little caution. Cloud...…

Dave McClure

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August 15, 2011 

A 12-point Checklist for Disaster Recovery Planning

By the time you read this, I will have delivered a new presentation, “Crisis Communications: What Would You Do if BP Happened to You?” for the Kansas Society of CPAs. I was fortunate to be invited to speak during the KSCPA’s Business & Industry Expo in August to an audience of tax and accounting professionals...…

Scott Cytron

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July 27, 2011 

The 7-Step Technology Audit

As technology is increasingly woven into the fabric of business management and operations, it becomes more necessary to evaluate technology utilization and prepare for management an assessment of the threats and opportunities available.

Dave McClure

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June 21, 2011 

6 Steps to Effective, Painless & Low-Cost Backup

Another Article on Backups! Backup has not been cool since 2005. Office automation is cool. ERP is cool. Even mobile accounting apps are cool. Backup is about as cool as your 8-track tape of KC and the Sunshine Band. And yet, as the folks over at Gillware Data Services were kind enough to point out,...…

Dave McClure

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June 6, 2011 

6 Steps to Developing an Effective Client Portal Strategy

I think it’s fair to say that just about every accounting and tax practice in the country has given consideration to deploying a client portal in recent years. In fact, current estimates are that the number of firms that have a client portal in place is somewhere in the range of 20% to 40%.

John Higgins

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November 29, 2010 

2011 Readers Choice Awards

We don’t wade into politics at this publication, but the upcoming change in control of the U.S. House of Representatives will certainly bring changes to business law and taxation. Regardless of your perspective on these changes, they will directly affect your clients and practice, which means that keeping up with the changes is imperative to…

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November 17, 2010 

Avercast Business Forecasting

In order to forecast demand accurately, you must have a proven methodology in place. (ABF) Avercast® Business Forecasting software provides you with the technology you need to feel confident about forecasting future product demand. Our demand planning technologies have consistently helped businesses plan the right inventory, in the right place, at the right time. Having...…