February 26, 2019
5567 Most of you want to have your technology work correctly at the least possible cost. This is a reasonable goal, but it’s difficult to execute. This year, in the consulting practice of Network Management Group, Inc. (NMGI.com), which specializes in accounting professionals, we have seen a lot of technology implemented poorly, and some implemented...…
February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019
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February 26, 2019
5567 Most of you want to have your technology work correctly at the least possible cost. This is a reasonable goal, but it’s difficult to execute. This year, in the consulting practice of Network Management Group, Inc. (NMGI.com), which specializes in accounting professionals, we have seen a lot of technology implemented poorly, and some implemented...…
February 26, 2019
Another busy season is chalked up in the history books, and it is time for firms to evaluate opportunities to improve their firm processes while they have the luxury of the slower extension season to make sure they get things implemented right. To help firms get a jump on deciding specifically which technologies they should...…
February 26, 2019
4376 characters As with many technology initiatives, implementing a document management system requires a supporting cast of characters to help make the solution complete. So we thought it would be helpful to identify a few of the accessories that can help you optimize the deployment of your DMS. You should visit these vendor’s websites to...…
October 31, 2014
In this guide, you’ll learn about the advantages cloud accounting offers over traditional software. You’ll also learn how data is kept secure and which tools are best for moving your clients into the cloud.
September 5, 2014
There are as many tips for building a successful practice as there are successful firms, but what they all share are strategies that have led to successful partnerships with outside technology and service providers. In the 21st Century, these technologies and services are more than simple tools or aides, they are integral components of business...…
September 5, 2014
Ah, the good old days. Back in the ’70s, tax season meant being in the office by 7:00 a.m., a 12-hour work day, then home to see the family. Add nine hours on Saturday and a few on Sunday afternoon, and it toted up to a respectable 70+ hour work week. And then, along came...…
September 5, 2014
Is this the year of the Tablet? Has the mobile Internet finally arrived? What business purposes are served by using mobile Internet devices, and how can they help us serve clients better? Whether you are working with products from Apple, Motorola, BlackBerry, HTC, Samsung or a myriad of other providers, access to the Internet, and…
September 5, 2014
Is the introduction of the Apple iPad and other tablet devices the dawning of a new revolution in information technology, or a more subtle evolution? They may not be as disruptive as all of the political revolutions going on around the world today, but tablets are poised to have a significant impact on the flow...…
September 5, 2014
Those of you who are “chronologically challenged,” as am I, will remember the bad old days of pink “While U Were Out” slips, Franklin Planners and multiple phone calls through secretary-controlled switchboards. Fortunately, we now have Outlook, smartphones and direct inward dial telephone systems … and that’s just the beginning! Today’s modern practitioner is making...…
September 5, 2014
At the beginning of each year, we make our annual trek to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to look specifically at computer hardware, peripherals and trends that could impact the accounting profession in the year ahead.
September 5, 2014
Column: Tricks & Tips From the April/May 2011 Issue As the technology editor for this publication for nearly nine years, I’ve witnessed many significant, and even a few monumental changes in the technologies and workflow practices of tax and accounting firms. From the transition to the paperless office, to automated tax documents, the ongoing SaaS...…
September 5, 2014
9208 Accountants are a special breed of people with above average intelligence, a genuine interest in helping people, and often a lot going on in their lives both professionally and personally. No, I’m not trying to butter you up; it’s simply an observation that we are busy people who can learn to use tools fairly...…