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 Rethinking System 7

October 1, 2009 

Rethinking System 7

Microsoft is in the midst of rolling out System 7, the newest generation of Windows operating system. The company is betting much on the success of this system, particularly after the lukewarm reception it received to Vista. What’s more, System 7 is seen as the base of future generations for the software — leaner, more...…

Dave McClure

 Congrats to Our 2009 “40 Under 40”

September 24, 2009 

Congrats to Our 2009 “40 Under 40”

The CPA Technology Advisor has just announced its annual 40 Under 40 honorees. Each year, we recognize up-and-coming professionals who show the leadership and technological savvy that will help guide the profession into the future. The honorees come from across the country (even one from Hawaii). A list of this year’s 40 is below- you...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Why SaaS Makes Sense For End Users

September 12, 2009 

Why SaaS Makes Sense For End Users

But these reiterations of the ancient mainframe/terminal/client/server model don't explain why we as end users should be happy with SaaS, or even use it, given any reasonable alternative. Nonetheless, we should and we will flock to this online SaaS model, because it solves one of the toughest problems for software users: Software costs too much.

Dave McClure

 Making Retirement a Reality Even in this Economy

September 10, 2009 

Making Retirement a Reality Even in this Economy

An interesting article by Bill Losey, a CFP and CSA, offers some pointers for those who may be retiring in the next few years. According to the AICPA, more than half of the profession is likely to do so within the next 12-15 years, so not only is this information potential good advice for your...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 CCH Clearly Focused on the Web

September 8, 2009 

CCH Clearly Focused on the Web

Were you at last week’s Midwest Accounting and Business Finance Showcase (formerly the Business and Technology Solutions Show) in Chicago? I had the welcome opportunity to attend a dinner hosted by CCH for various people in the media and was blown away by CCH’s upcoming plans. Mike Sabbatis, president of CCH, unveiled the strategy and...…

Darren Root, CPA, CITP, CGMA