Technology

 How to Find Waste, Identify Unnecessary Patterns and Cut Spending

January 6, 2014 

How to Find Waste, Identify Unnecessary Patterns and Cut Spending

For accounting professionals looking to make a positive impact on their company’s bottom line, keeping a close eye on cash flow can mean the difference between profit and loss. As keepers of the books, finance managers are in prime position to evaluate expenditures, find ways to save the business money, and stand out as a…

 The Dark Side of Technology Trends for 2014

January 3, 2014 

The Dark Side of Technology Trends for 2014

It is hard to imagine a more disastrous year for technology than 2014 will be. Sure, there will be a few little bright spots in terms of falling costs for hardware and storage. But three significant trends are converging that will make things difficult at best for the tech side of the accounting profession: Innovation will...…

Dave McClure

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January 1, 2014 

Making Workflow Management Easier for Small Firms

Improving workflow by streamlining engagements and following best practices is a continuing effort for successful accounting firms, but implementing workflow management solutions has often been a challenge for smaller firms. This is because they often lack the internal resources and staff to perform and manage the implementation process.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 2013 Saw Rebound in Residential Construction

December 26, 2013 

2013 Saw Rebound in Residential Construction

The Kansas City area finally was looking at the Great Recession in the rearview mirror in 2013 when it came to development, led by a strong rebound in residential construction and Cerner's seemingly insatiable appetite for office space.

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December 23, 2013 

Modern CPAs and the Brave New Accounting World

It's no secret that information technology has changed the way we work. From tablets and smartphones to cloud-based processes, change has come at a shocking pace for firms and their clients.

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December 18, 2013 

Teddy Roosevelt Welcome CPAs Back to Wall Street

Former New York City Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt, who later served as the 26th President of the United States, was a special guest of honor Wednesday evening at an open house for the state’s largest association of professional accountants.