Digital Currency

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November 13, 2018 

Why and How Accountants Should “Think Blockchain”

For accountants, the two key important words in the above description are “ledger” and “technology”. Accountants have deeply understood ledgers for centuries. They have been leveraging technologies for decades. Therefore, Blockchain, is not a ...

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November 13, 2018 

Why and How: Quantum Computing

You are likely to have seen all the information you need on the new iPhone, Google Pixel 3, Surface Pro 6, and Office 2019 as well as the outcomes of the CCH, Thomson and Intuit conferences, although if the reviews are not factual enough for me ...

Randy Johnston

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November 5, 2018 

31% of Businesses Suffered Supply Chain Financial Crime, Says Deloitte Survey

During the past five years, an average of 31.1 percent of respondents to annual Deloitte polls say their organizations have experienced supply chain financial crime—particularly fraud, waste or abuse—in the preceding year. Yet, in a 2018 poll, just 15.1 percent of respondents report their organizations are using (3.9 percent) or piloting (11.2 percent) blockchain to help...…

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October 17, 2018 

Accounting Blockchain Coalition Announces 35 New Members

The ABC is a non-profit, industry association that serves as a forum for businesses and organizations to develop and share information on accounting matters relevant to digital assets and distributed ledger technology, including blockchain.

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October 11, 2018 

AICPA Honors Two CPAs for Innovation

Two pioneering CPA firm leaders – one an early champion of blockchain services, another an advocate of artificial intelligence in the audit process – have been named recipients of CPA.com’s 2018 Innovative Practitioner Award, which recognizes ...

 Data and Analytics Are Top Priorities for Finance Executives

September 26, 2018 

Data and Analytics Are Top Priorities for Finance Executives

Security and privacy of data in finance applications is a high priority for 71 percent of all respondents and 75 percent of CFOs/finance vice presidents, specifically. This comes as no surprise given the volume, complexity and sensitivity of data that ...

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September 24, 2018 

3 Essentials for Business Transformation

Improving technology and processes allows you to do more with fewer people. As technology advances and we implement better processes, the amount of time your people spend on certain tasks may be reduced, but each human interaction becomes even more ...

Arianna Campbell

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September 13, 2018 

Tax Leaders Plan to Embrace Innovation to Cope with Reform

The study also found that while the vast majority of companies plan to add to their tax department’s headcount (75 percent), there is still pressure to keep costs down. Efforts to allocate resources to more strategic, value-added areas and balance ...

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September 11, 2018 

11 Reasons Now is a Good Time to Start an Ecommerce Business

eCommerce is growing every year, and it has become a major force in the global economy. The online market is expected to grow 56% by 2020, with other traditional markets only expected to experience 2% overall growth during the same time period.

 September 2018 Accounting and Audit Channel

September 10, 2018 

September 2018 Accounting and Audit Channel

Role of Financial Leaders Continues to Expand By Isaac M. O’Bannon, Managing Editor Financial leaders continue breaking the mold and expanding their influence throughout their organizations. In a Robert Half Management Resources survey, finance executives most frequently reported their roles have grown over the past three years to include more human resources (39 percent) and...…