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The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
August 1, 2011
Approaching Zero Data Entry — How Could That Be?
This year is shaping up to be a big year for innovation in the world of accounting services and client business processes. I’ve been researching several companies lately, and I’m learning how they view the market, how they build solutions, and what technology approach they believe will win the most customers today and into the...…
July 29, 2011
The Peachtree Perspective becomes The Sage Perspective
This is the last column that will be called “The Peachtree Perspective.” Although Sage Peachtree is one of the first names in accounting software (from the perspective of its stature in the industry, as well as its long history), the world has changed since Peachtree was an independent software company that created software to run...…
July 29, 2011
To the Cloud or Not to the Cloud …That Was the Question
I recently returned from the Sage conference in Washington, D.C., where I spent a great deal of time with thought leaders Ron Baker and Ed Kless. Each of us led sessions focused on improving firm operations. Collectively, Ron, Ed and I helped firms think through the many aspects of running a successful business. For example,...…
July 28, 2011
Sales Tax Holidays Bring Temporary Relief for Consumers, Headaches for Some Retailers
Yes, yes… I’m writing about sales taxes again. This time, however, it’s not about the Amazon vs. California battle or the general difficulties facing online sales taxation. I know it’s still July, but kids and parents are already getting ready for the coming school year, which means a lot of shopping for clothing, books, computers...…
July 28, 2011
Sales Tax Holidays Bring Temporary Relief for Consumers, Headaches for Some Retailers
Yes, yes… I’m writing about sales taxes again. This time, however, it’s not about the Amazon vs. California battle or the general difficulties facing online sales taxation. I know it’s still July, but kids and parents are already getting ready for the coming school year, which means a lot of shopping for clothing, books, computers...…
July 28, 2011
Fujitsu wins a 2011 Innovation Award from CPA Practice Advisor for the ScanSnap S1100
CPA Practice Advisor Executive Editor Darren Root, CPA.CITP, presents a 2011 Innovation Award to Fujitsu for the ScanSnap S1100 scanner, a mini-mobile scanner that helps firms and businesses move toward a paperless office. The Awards were announced during a ceremony at the California Accounting & Business Show & Conference in Los Angeles, June 6, 2011.
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.
July 26, 2011
Behind the Scenes at the 2011 Innovation Awards
Fujitu's Kimberly Hogan speaks with CPA Practice Advisor's Darren Root, CPA.CITP, and small business technology consultant Doug Sleeter after the 2011 Innovation Awards. The Awards were announced during a ceremony at the California Accounting...
July 26, 2011
Audit & Accounting Professionals Find Productivity in the Field with Mobile Monitors
Larry Pensack, President of Mobile Monitor Technologies explains how tax & accounting professionals can now take multiple monitors with them in the field and realize greater productivity benefits on the go.
July 26, 2011
How Tax Professionals Can Better Manage IRS Notices & Save Time Working with the IRS
Reed Humphrey from New River Innovations explains why practitioners would use Beyond415. It picks up where tax software leaves off.
July 26, 2011
How Practice Management Works for Small Firms
Mike Giardina from Office Tools Professional explains why Practice Management isn't just for large firms.
July 26, 2011
How Office Tools Professional Solves the Challenges of Firm Management
Mike Giardina explains how Office Tools Professional utilizes a single interface workspace where firms can spend less time in administration, capture more billable time and get back to client services.