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AI Slop Survey: A Third of Workers Rarely Check AI Output Before Using It
Some workers report consistently reviewing AI-generated output, while others rely on it with minimal checking.
December 28, 2020
Accounting Firm Donates 140 Computers to Maine Teachers and Students
As one of the largest accounting and advisory firms in northern New England, Baker Newman Noyes routinely upgrades its technology inventory for security and efficiency purposes. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, BNN has donated more than 140 ...
December 28, 2020
AICPA Offers PPP Lending Portals for CPA Firms, Explains New PPP Provisions
The AICPA and CPA.com have been advising firms to reach out proactively to hard-pressed businesses and begin collecting key documents such as 2020 revenue, monthly payroll amounts, and the like. There are several new provisions in the $310 PPP...
December 28, 2020
Companies Agree: High Growth Means Automation
Contrary to what many might expect, the pandemic has done little to damper optimism about growth at most companies. From right before the pandemic hit to today, accountants, bookkeepers, and companies in general continue to have a positive outlook for ...
December 22, 2020
AICPA Whitepaper Focuses on Conducting SOC Audits Involving Blockchain
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has issued a new white paper to help auditors providing SOC for Service Organization (SOC) reports on organizations that have incorporated blockchain into their service delivery systems.
December 22, 2020
Shalin (Shawn) Parikh, CA – 2020 20 Under 40 Honoree
Shalin (Shawn) Parikh, CA – 2020 20 Under 40 Honoree Founder and ChairmanEntigrity Solutions LLC https://Entigrity.com Career highlights: Shawn Parikh is the Chairman and Founder of Entigrity Solutions LLC. With over 15+ years of experience he spearheaded the company operations, forging the foundations of Entigrity that works closely and exclusively with the accounting community. Shawn understood...…
December 22, 2020 Sponsored
QuickBooks Insurance and 401(k) are Value-Adds for Small Businesses
The need is now for insurance has launched an affordable, customizable and easy-to-use alternative. A small business can get a quote online and be insured in minutes, starting from within QuickBooks. If a small business owner needs help choosing a policy, QuickBooks Insurance has an online recommendation tool 401(k) powered by Guideline You can help...…
December 22, 2020
Durran Dunn, CPA, CIA – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree
Durran Dunn, CPA, CIA – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree Senior Manager, Internal Audit FinanceGraphic Packaging Internationalhttps://www.graphicpkg.com/ Career highlights: Durran 15+ years of extensive experiences in assurance, advisory, accounting and finance; specifically, in external and internal audits, risk and regulatory compliance, SEC financial reporting, and corporate accounting has been a series of small successes that...…
December 22, 2020
Kim Austin – 2020 20 Under 40 Honoree
Kim Austin – 2020 20 Under 40 Honoree Business Development Manager,Intuit, Inc.https://intuit.com Career highlights: Kim’s career includes 16+ years of experience in the document management, workflow, accounting, and cloud technology space. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Information Technology Alliance, and also is an Advisory Board member for UC Santa Barbara’s...…
December 22, 2020
Jennifer Burns to Join AICPA as Chief Auditor
Burns has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting, serving and supporting small, medium and large clients. Previously, Burns was a partner in Deloitte’s national office of Audit and Assurance practice.
December 21, 2020 Sponsored
QuickBooks Connect Innovations Roundup: We go Further Together
Intuit hosted its first virtual QuickBooks® Connect on Nov. 18, where the theme was “We go further together.” Thousands attended to take advantage of the many opportunities to grow, learn, and share. To help grow your practice and serve as a true advisory partner to your clients, here are the highlights of the product innovations...…
December 21, 2020
Jose Zavala – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree
Jose Zavala – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree CEO/Founder – ZTX Advisorshttps://ztxadvisors.com President of the LatinX Training Centers. Director of US for Contabi Alliance, Xero Ambassador, 2021 NAHREP Houston Treasurer. Career highlights: June 2017 started my own firm. Became a Local Xero Ambassador, achieved gold partner status with Xero, launched an accounting podcast, helped launch...…
December 21, 2020
Or Pikary, CPA, MSA – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree
Or Pikary, CPA, MSA – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree Senior Manager, Mazars USA https://www.mazars.us