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Business vs. Personal: How to Selectively Share on Facebook

05/21/2012 - 10:38 - 750 reads

If you have a Facebook account, you’ve probably faced the dilemma of whether to accept a friend request from a business associate.

Farewell Peachtree Accounting, Hello Sage 50

05/18/2012 - 11:10 - 1136 reads

After thirty-five years, the venerable software program known as Peachtree Accounting is adopting a new moniker - Sage 50 Accounting.

Money-Saving Web Portals = Secure and Efficient Document Exchange

05/18/2012 - 10:00 - 495 reads

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If your clients are unfamiliar with web portals, you can explain how web portals save everyone time and make the exchange of files easier. For end clients, using a web portal means they never need to be concerned about an e-mail server being bogged down or rejecting the exchange of large QuickBooks files.

BSA Study Finds Over Half of Computer Users Admit to Pirating Software

05/17/2012 - 13:20 - 1155 reads

According to the Business Software Alliance's (BSA) ninth annual study - 2011 BSA Global Software Piracy Study - the value of software theft is at an astounding all-time high ‒ $63.4 billion in 2011, up from $58.8 billion in 2010.

Wishing for an Assistant?

04/27/2012 - 08:58 - 1110 reads

Managing a small accounting practice - or any small business - has its ups and downs. Sure, you can select your colleagues, your clients, your phone and computer equipment, collateral, and even your holidays. But that also leaves you in charge of HR, IT, and marketing on top of serving - and finding - your clients.

Study: Taxpayers Willing to Sacrifice to Reform Social Security

04/26/2012 - 15:00 - 1094 reads

A new study ‒ "The Effect of Accounting Information on Taxpayers' Acceptance of Tax Reform" ‒ suggests that if taxpayers had a different understanding of the financial sustainability of Social Security, they might be more willing to make sacrifices to reform the system.

Cloud Computing Versus Software as a Service

04/13/2012 - 16:23 - 5229 reads - 4 comments

As our world becomes more and more connected, the terms used to describe online services blur into abstraction. In this article, I'll clarify the terms "cloud computing" versus "software as a service," often referred to as SaaS.

Shoeboxed Becomes Newest Member of CloudSolutions Alliance

04/12/2012 - 12:31 - 1078 reads

The CloudSolutions Alliance, an accountant-focused educational collaborative comprised of Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., XCM Solutions, SmartVault, FreshBooks, and Avalara, announced the addition of Shoeboxed.

IC Opportunities Honors Innovative Technology Developer

04/03/2012 - 12:47 - 1001 reads

At the inaugural IC Opportunities event in Schaumburg, Illinois, this February, there was a vibrant, envelope-pushing discussion among young and young-thinking accountants about how to move the profession forward and adapt to the needs of an increasingly tech-savvy business world.

KPMG Addresses Tax Issues Associated with Working in the Cloud

03/08/2012 - 18:59 - 5081 reads

Do you have a client considering a move to the cloud? If so, you and your client should be addressing certain tax issues before the move is made.

KPMG Survey Shows Companies Think Cloud Will Improve Data Analysis

03/07/2012 - 15:45 - 1063 reads

After conducting a survey at the Oracle Open World conference, KPMG was able to glean some significant information regarding how companies are feeling about a move to the cloud. Overall, the survey made it clear that companies’ needs are driving their investment decisions when it comes to upgrading their ERP.

Sleep Soundly with Data Security

02/24/2012 - 12:13 - 1701 reads

Can you sleep soundly at night knowing your firm is safe from data security breaches? Security is a vitally important area that often is overlooked or taken for granted by accounting and law firms because it's not looked at as strategic, but rather one of those things that should and must be done "just in case."

Pippins v. KPMG LLP - What It Could Mean for Your Company

02/14/2012 - 11:49 - 5025 reads

Employers who have faced potential class action wage-and-hour lawsuits know what a headache they can be. Due to a recent case, employers have a lot more to worry about. That case, Pippins v. KPMG LLP, has caused tremendous turmoil and confusion among those who follow employment litigation and electronic discovery.

Cloud Chiefs Talk Myths, Trends, and the Future for Business IT

02/10/2012 - 12:00 - 2322 reads

In February, Microsoft News Center (MNC) spoke with Kurt DelBene, President of the Microsoft Office Division, and Satya Nadella, President of Microsoft's Server and Tools Business, about what's new and what's unchanged with cloud computing. Here's what they had to say.

Federal Agency Paves Way for Easier Move to the Cloud

02/10/2012 - 10:52 - 1586 reads

The US General Services Administration (GSA) has released long-awaited details on a standardized program that is expected to smooth the way for the federal government's move to the cloud. Security risks are one of the main stumbling blocks for government agencies to make the move to a cloud-based solution.

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There are upsides and downsides to attending accounting conferences. One upside is the opportunity to immerse yourself in education and learn about the latest trends and tools that can help you in your profession. Another benefit is the chance to fulfil your requirement for annual CPE credits, and yet another is to interact with peers and find out how others in your profession do their jobs and relate to their clients. There are downsides as well.
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Gail Perry, CPA
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