your tech needs a strategic plan and a budget

$100 bills following through a wormhole lined with binary codethat advice you give clients? it’s time to follow it yourself.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

we have all heard the saying that if you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up going nowhere (or … you won’t ever get there).

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unfortunately, many accounting firms do not do a good job of integrating their information technology requirements into the firm’s overall strategic vision.
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five crucial performance indicators for a monthly tech check

tablet with green chart in hands of businessman“flash” reports to monitor infrastructure and projects.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

most firms have a line partner or firm administrator overseeing the firm’s information technology department.

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they may have an interest in information technology, but their primary responsibility often lies in other production areas. they need a way to efficiently oversee the firm’s tech initiatives and report to management.
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when to outsource some security functions

annual staff training is a must-have.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

going paperless means that all firm files and client data will be digitally stored on the firm’s network, which is almost always accessible to firm personnel via internal workstations and remotely via the internet.

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mandate training programs, accountability

three young businessmen in office training sessionprocesses make it easier to achieve results.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

for many firms, the ability to identify, standardize and implement best practices is the last remaining competitive advantage in business today as communications tools and access to technology have become available to everyone.

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to take advantage of the continuous stream of innovation and opportunities, firms must adopt a “learning culture.” this requires a formal process to capture and standardize best practices in every department within the firm so that every person can take advantage of them.
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