Technology August 26, 2026
5 Questions to Ask About Client Data Security in a Hosted Environment
Here are five practical, vendor-neutral questions an accounting or tax firm should ask before choosing any provider.
September 5, 2014
Get Ready for the Tablet Invasion
Is the introduction of the Apple iPad and other tablet devices the dawning of a new revolution in information technology, or a more subtle evolution? They may not be as disruptive as all of the political revolutions going on around the world today, but tablets are poised to have a significant impact on the flow...…
September 5, 2014
New Name, New Content, New Faces — Same Great Resource
It’s been a fast paced year. Like you, I’ve been busy with tax season activity and ensuring that my clients’ needs were met. In tandem, my team and I here at the magazine have been hustling to put together a knock-it-out-of-the-park first issue. We’ve changed the name and size of the publication, added columns, and...…
September 5, 2014
Are Your Clients Getting Enough FaceTime?
Those of you who are “chronologically challenged,” as am I, will remember the bad old days of pink “While U Were Out” slips, Franklin Planners and multiple phone calls through secretary-controlled switchboards. Fortunately, we now have Outlook, smartphones and direct inward dial telephone systems … and that’s just the beginning! Today’s modern practitioner is making...…
September 5, 2014
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Recently, I have been reminded of change and how hard it is to make happen. Whether it’s a personal change or a professional change, it isn’t easy. For example, this publication is going through some pretty cool changes, but I am sure it wasn’t easy to get action or at least universal action on all…
September 5, 2014
How to Make Twitter Conversations Happen for Your Firm
“Here he goes again,” I’m sure you’re thinking. Here’s yet another column or article written for accounting consumption about how to use social media. I’m sensing you’re kind of tired of these pieces, right? The fact is, if you’re reading this column, it may mean you really are interested in how to improve your social...…
September 5, 2014
How to Improve Client Communications by Channeling Your Messages
Column: Successful Small Business Consulting From the April/May 2011 issue One of the most important skills consultants must perfect is the way in which we communicate with others. When someone cannot communicate clearly or efficiently, that person loses the respect and trust of clients, coworkers, bosses, and really everyone around them. So since your success...…
September 5, 2014
CES 2011 Gadget Round Up for Accountants
At the beginning of each year, we make our annual trek to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to look specifically at computer hardware, peripherals and trends that could impact the accounting profession in the year ahead.
September 5, 2014
Three Buzzwords That Really Changed the Profession
Column: Tricks & Tips From the April/May 2011 Issue As the technology editor for this publication for nearly nine years, I’ve witnessed many significant, and even a few monumental changes in the technologies and workflow practices of tax and accounting firms. From the transition to the paperless office, to automated tax documents, the ongoing SaaS...…
September 5, 2014
Beyond Just Business: A Strategy That Works
?9222 In economic climates such as this, when jobs are somewhat scarce, markets are in flux and retirement can seem so far away, it’s natural for some to cling to what levels of stability they have, whether it’s Linus and his “security blanket,” or a comfortably permanent job as an in-house accountant for a large...…
September 5, 2014
Unique Business Model Serves To Expand Lawhorn CPA Group Nationwide, Preserve Brain Trust
7122 Great Practices – Jason Lawhorn, Lawhorn CPA Group, Inc. Firm Profiled Lawhorn CPA Group, Inc. Jason Lawhorn, CPA.CITP, president & CEO of Lawhorn CPA Group, Inc. Change Begins at Home Jason Lawhorn is a small firm owner with a big vision — to expand the Lawhorn CPA Group brand cross country. After transitioning...…
September 5, 2014
When Hell Freezes Over?
It’s that time of year when we start thinking about what we accomplished and what we have left to accomplish. It’s what New Year’s resolutions are all about, and it’s also when we take the time to reflect on what might be coming in the future. So here are my top 10 predictions for 2011.
September 5, 2014
Paramount Software – 2011 Executive Predictions & 2010 Year in Review
2010: What We Learned For many small and mid-sized businesses, including professional tax and accounting firms, the year 2010 continued with the hard economic conditions felt during 2009. While some indicators now suggest that the economy is starting to recover, many of these businesses and organizations are still waiting for tangible relief. There are still...…