Technology

February 27, 2017 

The most influential thought leaders in the accounting profession gathered for CPA Practice Advisor's 9th annual Thought Leader Symposium in Indianapolis, February 26-28, where they are participating in discussions, and occasional disagreements, about ...

February 23, 2017 

Many have tried to portend and then confirm the death of Excel, and much like the aforementioned quote from Twain, such an event has been greatly overrated. Consider this: though many have attempted to replace what can only be considered one of the ...

February 23, 2017 

CFOs report that their teams continue to spend very little time on strategic tasks—just 17%—and remain reliant on the standard processes and technologies that negatively impact their ability to deliver actionable information. That's according to the ...

February 23, 2017 

Senior finance professionals deal with tough stuff daily. From closing the books, collaborating across teams, or choosing the right tools, financial decision makers need to ensure their decision is the best one for the organization.

February 22, 2017 

Often, these emails appear to come from a legitimate source—a well-known organization, friend or co-worker—because these accounts have also been victimized. In this example, it would appear to come from someone that is sincerely looking for assistance ...

February 21, 2017 

With these two acquisitions, AbacusNext enters the professional accounting space and says it is positioned as the largest TaaS (Technology as a Service) solutions provider in the professional services industry.

February 20, 2017 

Past practices for using temporary and part-time workers may not be adequate. Be clear on the scope of work each employee is able to perform as well as the level of oversight necessary to ensure accuracy. Integrate them into the workflow process to ...

February 18, 2017 

The Big Four firms are not quite at the stage of having computers replace people. The challenge they have now is hiring a balance of people who can do the interpreting and people who will make sure the computers are set up to interrogate properly.

Bryce Welker

February 17, 2017 

Well it’s that time of year again. I remember my first busy season at Deloitte and how shocked I was to go outside after work on April 15 and see daylight – after so many long days, I had forgotten what that felt like! You get used to it, but if the ...

Gail Perry

February 17, 2017 

Frank Stitely takes his tax practice seriously. As one of two partners at Stitely & Karstetter, a CPA firm based in Chantilly, Virginia outside of Washington DC, he has his eye on the future as he looks for ways to attract younger clients and utilize the

February 17, 2017 

Got Cash? Here are a few quick strategies to jump start cash flow when the going gets tough.

February 17, 2017 

Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about 75% of employees are stealing from their employer. Research has shown that the most common item stolen was cash, with the average amount stolen amounting to $20,000. Here is a checklist of internal controls your ...