tech and fintech

lions and tigers, blockchain and bots, oh my!

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digital computer blockchain illustrationexpect more drudgery to be automated.

by bob scott

many accounting professionals are still grappling with mobile devices, social media and cloud computing. but the next big things are already being hyped and debated.

and even though they will take years to move into the practical realm for practitioners, it’s time to at least learn the buzz words and understand the concepts because these technologies have the potential for as much change and disruption as we’ve seen in the things we are still trying to understand during the current century.
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document management requires firm standards

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businessman jumping with papers stuck to himtry to project your future space needs.

by roman h. kepczyk

the network drive in most firms is not very well organized and requires the most cleanup.

more on tech spending: the 4 types of firm knowledge | which wireless? | remote access takes planning | transitioning to windows 10 | desktops vs. laptops | keep your tech budget updated | mandate training programs | turn to portal encryption
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this happens because it is usually managed with microsoft windows explorer, which allows almost anyone to create or access a file anywhere on the drive. unfortunately, there is seldom a firm standard that is adhered to, allowing users to create files with any naming convention they want and store it anywhere they please. the result can be files that are hard to find and slow to search across the network.
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the 4 types of firm knowledge

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kpi business management with key performance indicator presented by businessman… and how to capture them.

by roman h. kepczyk

firm knowledge and information is usually stored in one of four “buckets.”

more on tech spending: which wireless? | why unified messaging matters | get in front of application updates | why you need offsite backup | use scanners to capture source documents | develop monthly it flash reports | centralize contact administration | is your ap digital yet? | a better way to handle time & expenses | how the best cpa firms capture best tech practices in procedures manuals
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the most obvious is within the accounting applications themselves where tax, audit and accounting programs store client files in a format that can only be accessed with that program. files are usually indexed and accessed in designated directories so there is not much the firm can do about moving these files.
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which wireless?

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blue wifi symbol over a map backgroundwhat do your employees need? hotspots.

by roman h. kepczyk

one of the revolutions in remote connectivity is happening within your cell phone as digital cellular providers have beefed up and expanded their networks to provide reliable internet access to remote devices.

more on tech spending: why unified messaging matters | back up your bandwidth | how to choose which microsoft office version to use | time to replace a server? consider the cloud | monitor real estate: more is better | why you need an independent security review | standardize quickbooks support (and bring your clients) | remote deposit saves in several ways | how efficient are your audits?
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today, the vast majority of the u.s. and canada has access to the internet through the 4g digital cellular network at speeds of 1mbps or more, which is adequate for remote access to most applications, particularly those hosted by cloud providers.
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