Technology

October 6, 2011 

Now that extensions are behind us, and we are helping clients with tax planning, some of you are beginning to look ahead to the coming year and your own personal and business plans. Although a single article won’t necessarily help you build an entire business plan, a few ideas that are incorporated and well executed…

Randy Johnston

October 3, 2011 

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October 3, 2011 

Column: Putting the i in Practice You may not have noticed, but there’s [another] gold rush going on. This time it’s about “apps” and the goal, like all land grabs, is to get there first and stake your claim. As usual, I’ll first spend some time looking at history to help refine our future vision....…

Gregory L. LaFollette

September 30, 2011 

Like many others, before launching her own practice — Lime & Company — Andrea Abel worked for other firms. During this time, she enhanced her practitioner skills while also gaining valuable insight into what it takes to run a successful business.

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

September 27, 2011 

Tax & Accounting thought leaders explain how consumer products are influencing the development of mobile apps for accounting firms ... and how firms need to be thinking about the use of mobile devices.

September 13, 2011 

www.afsb.net   Best Fit AFSB has a strong retention rate with tax and accounting firms looking to establish a professional web presence at a low cost. Strengths Unlimited site pages. Integration with Google Analytics. Unique domain names included. Includes up to 20 free email accounts. Firms may add services, including payroll and online tax prep....…

Scott Cytron

September 12, 2011 

10 Tools for Building a Better Website

Scott Cytron

September 12, 2011 

New learning model takes onsite CPE to the next level of engagement Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is a required component of an accounting professional’s life, and today there is no shortage of online and onsite sessions available. Both types of CPE learning, face-to-face and web-based, provide attendees with valuable, timely information required to remain current...…

John Higgins

September 9, 2011 

Over the last several months, I’ve had the opportunity to get out on the road and attend several tradeshows and conferences for the tax and accounting profession. This has allowed me to talk to a lot of practitioners, and I’ve been hearing the same thing from many of you: The role of tax and accounting…

Jim Baker

Accounting Technology Lab Podcast September 1, 2011 

Tech2Go Episode 52: Website Design & Search Engine Optimization   Listen to Darren and Randy discuss the importance of good website design, SEO, portals and portal integration … and how they all come together to allow firms to do business online. You’ll learn more about: The elements of a good firm website Finding the right...…

September 1, 2011 

Accountants and accounting firms have long suffered from the false stereotype of being stodgy, even predictable and boring. Even more so, the auditor: that truly numbers-focused researcher of data whose sole purpose is to determine the propriety of an organization’s financial reporting and their internal controls over financial reporting. Perhaps only actuaries are more maligned…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 31, 2011 

In Daniel Pink’s popular book, “A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future,” he discusses the seismic shift in thinking and service from the left-brained logical thinkers to the right-brained non-linear holistic thinkers. The first group thinks in order, the latter thinks outside of the box. This book is really an eye-opener and...…

Jason Blumer