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May 22, 2017 

2017 Review of MoneySoft Fixed Asset Pro

Fixed Asset Pro from MoneySoft is designed for small to mid-sized businesses, though professional accountants may want to use the product as well. Fixed Assets Pro is a stand-alone product that supports an unlimited number of companies and assets.

Mary Girsch-Bock

 3 Tech Trends for Accountants to Watch in 2017

May 22, 2017 

3 Tech Trends for Accountants to Watch in 2017

Some industry experts believe that blockchain technology can be used to revolutionize accounting in several areas, but the term and some of its descriptions have left many people confused. One of the best explanations of what blockchain technology is ...

Mary Ellen Biery

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May 22, 2017 

May 2017 Accounting & Audit Channel

The next generation exam, which began testing on April 1, has added additional assessment of higher-order cognitive skills that test a candidate’s critical thinking, problem solving and analytical ability. The exam also makes greater use of task-based ...

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May 21, 2017 

The Changing Role of the CIO

When asked what would persuade them to take a new role, CIOs are pretty evenly split. A slight majority (27 percent) say a higher salary holds the most appeal, while 25 percent cite the ability to consult and control their own schedule as a chief ...

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May 18, 2017 

Flow of Information a Tough Challenge for Consulting Firms

Two thirds of consulting firms say that landing new business is one of their biggest challenges, according to a new survey from software firm Bluescape (www.bluescape.com), and that receiving necessary information existing clients was almost as hard, ...

 The Top Myths About Remote Work And How To Overcome Them

May 18, 2017 

The Top Myths About Remote Work And How To Overcome Them

In a previous column, I talked about an important part of creating an environment within your accounting firm where everyone can thrive: allowing opportunities for remote work. When thinking about remote work, this can apply to either an associate who works solely at home or one who works remotely when needed. Even though demand for...…

Amy Vetter