COLUMN HIGHLIGHTS
Accountant Tech-Talk
Mobile Security
By Brent Goodfellow, CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT
Learn what you need to know about mobile security and preventing the loss of sensitive information.
From The Trenches: Real-life solutions for real-life accountants
Gorillas in the Mist
By Randy Johnston
Read about a new approach to software development and see how you can use the same principles with your clients.
Tricks & Tips
Firewall, Anti-Virus, Spam-Blocking:
Unified Threat Management Devices Offer All-In-One Security Solution
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Technology Editor
Read about UTM systems and how they can help you stay safe.
The Bleeding Edge
The 64-bit Solution
By Dave McClure
Read about Mr. McClure's early results with running a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Technology IN Practice
The Practical Auditor's Tool Kit
By Roman H. Kepczyk, CPA.CITP
Find out what tools auditors need to be more proficient.
The QuickBooks Advisor
When to Use Portable Company Files in QuickBooks 2006
By Doug Sleeter
Learn how Portable Company Files in QuickBooks can help you support your clients.
Better Technology For Better Clients
Counting on You: Dealing with the Challenges Faced by Today's Distributors
Part I — The Vendor Relationship
By Lisa Kianoff, CPA.CITP
Learn more about a distributor's challenges and opportunities in dealing with the vendor side of the business.
The eSecurity Advisor
Personal Firewalls
By David Cieslak, CPA.CITP
Discover what you need to know about personal firewalls and why a layered approach is the best chance for protection.
Final Thoughts
Is There a Credential in Your Future?
By Gregory L. LaFollette, CPA.CITP, Executive Editor
Find out what you need to know about specialty credentials and what they mean to a changing profession.
REVIEWS
Service Bureau Style Payroll
The Payroll Pool: Come on in, the water's fine!
By Mark Weinstein, CPA
This review includes a strong cast of service bureau payroll applications from companies desiring to form successful, working partnerships with you, the practicing accountant. Providing payroll services can be a truly rewarding experience for an accounting practice today. In addition to the added billings, payroll services can assist with solidifying relationships while providing the personalized services that many small businesses will really appreciate.
Engagement Software & Trial Balance
Engagement Software Offers Keys To Efficiency
How Can You Unlock The Door?
By Tom Davis, CPA
While trial balance capabilities are still core features in many engagement software packages, today's tools have evolved to include features for creating workpapers, managing workflow, and managing engagement workflow and other areas of the trial balance-related engagement. The products reviewed here can help you focus on efficiency.
Sales & Use Tax
Easing the Headache of Sales & Use Tax Compliance
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Technology Editor
These programs offer a diverse approach to sales tax compliance, based upon the needs of the business. From CD and online systems, to single state or omni-jurisdictional programs, to integrated programs that automate almost everything, sales tax compliance does not have to be the headache it once was and still may be for some businesses. Help your clients assess their business needs, and then find a solution that meets both those needs and their budget.
SPECIAL FEATURES
2006 Tax & Accounting Technology Innovation Awards
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Technology Editor
The 2006 Tax and Accounting Technology Innovation Awards were announced in June, recognizing recent advances in technologies that benefit accounting and tax professionals. This year's five award winners include long-standing heavyweights in the accounting technology field as well as a relative newcomer and a formidable vendor that recently reintroduced itself to the accounting market. Find out who the winners are.
The Importance of Branding Your Firm at EVERY Touch Point
By Hugh Duffy
Learn more about what you can do to improve your firm's image, and read about several vendors and services that can help.
Click here for more information on specific vendors that can help with your firm branding
To Renew or Not to Renew?
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Technology Editor
Time is running out on discounts for early renewal of tax preparation software for next year. Find out what you need to do before buying in.
Accounting & Tax Professionals' Day Out
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Technology Editor
Learn why you should you take off on August 15.
Productivity in Practice
Paradise Found
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Technology Editor
See how one firm has scored on The CPA Technology Advisor 's Productivity Survey and learn more about what practices have worked and not worked for this firm. We hope you'll see your firm in these pages … or at least a firm very much like yours.
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August 2006 Survey:
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JUNE/JULY 2006 SURVEY RESULTS
Does your firm have a written disaster recovery plan?
19% of you said YES.
81% of you said NO.
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