Technology January 23, 2026
Gusto Launches Payroll Inside ChatGPT
Gusto announced this week the launch of its app inside the new ChatGPT app directory, bringing AI-powered payroll directly into the everyday workflows of small businesses.
December 1, 2008
2007 Review of Engagement & Trial Balance Systems
Engagement and Trial Balance systems can be the heart of a full-service accounting firm, and advanced systems can help a practice improve efficiency. In any engagement, there are specific workflow processes, which can be streamlined using Engagement management systems. On the Trial Balance side, increased efficiency and productivity can be achieved by doing more than…
December 1, 2008
Technology’s Role In Client Communications
The universe of accounting and accountants continues to undergo major shifts. One of those shifts is the recognition that every-one can choose when and where they are willing to conduct business. This includes the 24 hour, 7 days per week model. Supermarkets are always open. Gas stations and bank ATM machines are always accessible. Customer…
December 1, 2008
2007 Review of Document Management Systems
If you’re young enough, think back to the period starting in the early 1980s. In the accounting technology world, we were making the gargantuan leap from the VisiCalc spreadsheet and WordStar word processing software to Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect.
December 1, 2008
Review of Tax Preparation Systems — 2007
The past 12 months have been the most dynamic period for the professional tax preparation market in several years. We’ve seen new technology developments in many of the programs, as well as blockbuster business deals that have left three major companies in charge of the tax software used by more than 80 percent of tax…
December 1, 2008
Review of Construction Accounting Systems — 2007
have worked on an enormous array of software products over the years, including standard accounting programs, products for nonprofits and property managers, and specialty products for the music industry. But one of the more difficult specialty genres I’ve encountered is construction.
December 1, 2008
Who’s Who Among Technology Vendors Serving the Accounting Profession
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December 1, 2008
2006 Readers’ Choice Awards
The Voters Have Spoken! From the January-March 2007 Issue No, we’re not talking about the mid-term elections from November, but rather the 2006 Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards offered those in and around the tax and accounting professions an opportunity to speak their mind by selecting their favorite programs, hardware and other resources from more...…
December 1, 2008
The Mouse: More Than Just A Peripheral
Although the name may suggest a sideline role, computer peripherals have become a key component of how we interact with technology, from input devices like mice and keyboards, to output devices like printers, and more entertainment-driven hardware like speakers, gaming controllers, webcams and memory card readers.