August 25, 2011
Listen to Darren and Randy discuss the benefits of some new technology equipment and hardware … as well as new cloud solutions that could be helpful to your firm and your small business clients. You’ll learn more about: MacBook Air 2 Big changes in the phone market Canon’s 150 series scanners Asus UX21 – Thinnest...…
August 23, 2011
Join Randy Johnston and Darren Root on the latest episode of Tech2Go as they discuss moving your firm to the cloud. Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable monthly podcast featuring discussion with CPA Practice Advisor Executive Editor M. Darren Root, CPA.CITP, and regular columnist Randy Johnston. These thought leaders and their special guests tackle current...…
August 22, 2011
Over the past several months, I’ve had the chance to assess the issue of computing “in the cloud,” both in terms of the benefits and the drawbacks. So far, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. But this is a very fluid situation that will require some strong due diligence and more than a little caution. Cloud...…
August 9, 2011
Do you ever feel confined and limited by your office walls? Do you find that a different environment can sometimes change your perspective? How many times have you found yourself wishing you could be in multiple places at once?
August 1, 2011
When we first started writing about web-based programs about 10 years ago, the focus frequently centered on how the concept could benefit modern practices. Key among the benefits was anywhere/anytime access to client and firm data and the enhanced security of data stored in online systems.
August 1, 2011
This year is shaping up to be a big year for innovation in the world of accounting services and client business processes. I’ve been researching several companies lately, and I’m learning how they view the market, how they build solutions, and what technology approach they believe will win the most customers today and into the...…
July 29, 2011
I recently returned from the Sage conference in Washington, D.C., where I spent a great deal of time with thought leaders Ron Baker and Ed Kless. Each of us led sessions focused on improving firm operations. Collectively, Ron, Ed and I helped firms think through the many aspects of running a successful business. For example,...…
June 24, 2011
From Finding Their Legs to Finding a Distinct Niche Jennifer Katrulya, CPA, and owner of BMRG admits that there was a harsh learning curve to get her firm where it is today. And where is that exactly? The bright lights of Supa-Successville! Katrulya, like many firm owners, did her time in the world of public…
June 6, 2011
I think it’s fair to say that just about every accounting and tax practice in the country has given consideration to deploying a client portal in recent years. In fact, current estimates are that the number of firms that have a client portal in place is somewhere in the range of 20% to 40%.
February 28, 2011
Over the past year Fujitsu ScanSnap has teamed up with SpeedTax, a provider of SaaS, fully-automated sales tax management solutions, in a strategic alliance aimed at educating and informing CPAs and accounting professionals about paperless, document management, cloud and SaaS solutions. Last June, Jim Bourke of WithumSmith+Brown authored a white paper titled “3 Key Tech...…
January 11, 2011
Business customers and VARs can upgrade to Acumatica 2.0 to take advantage of new accounting, distribution, CRM, and ERP features while maintaining customizations
