tech and fintech

boost efficiency with tech stacks

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screwdriver and wrenchbonus: you’ll be better connected.

by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud

i believe it’s important for accounting firms to standardize their technology “stack.” having a standardized tech stack of applications helps to automate every corner of your workflow.

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the applications you use should be seen as an extension of your business. your onboarding process will be more effective if your team doesn’t have to learn a new set of tools every time a new client comes on board.
while we will, of course, work within whatever programs new clients are using, developing consistency internally as much as possible is key.

at summit cpa group, we have three primary technology stacks:

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use bots to your advantage

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how one firm stepped into automation and the future of accounting.

by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud

there’s no doubt that advancements in technology are changing the world, and the accounting industry is no exception. technology is making us more productive, more efficient and more connected.

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on the flip side, it’s also taking over some of our jobs. this is a reality in the accounting industry that we cannot ignore. technology is driving major changes for the future of the accounting world. we need to be aware of what’s happening and take strategic steps to advance along with these changes. otherwise, we are going to be left in the dust.
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the more monitors, the better

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computer monitorsstart thinking in terms of screen capacity.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless: technology guide & checklist

the best place to start the discussion on hardware is with monitors, as it is the easiest place to see an immediate return on your it investment. your monitors are your windows into all digitally stored information and are the foundation for improving every aspect of firm production.

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transitioning tax production processes from physical to digital requires that all input screens and source documents be simultaneously viewable in a convenient format, which today means more screen real estate per workstation.
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what clients want from tech advisors

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the top ten ‘soft’ factors small business owners are looking for before they buy.

by laurie mccabe
smb group

the best small- and medium-size business know that strong financial planning is essential for survival and growth – especially these days when they’re looking for ways to automate financials, streamline planning and budgeting operations, and provide the visibility they need to steer their businesses through changing market conditions.

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the good news for accounting firms is that smbs are increasingly turning to cloud-based financial solutions that can give them robust capabilities without the hassles of deploying and managing hardware, software, and infrastructure in house. cloud solutions provide continual access to real-time, consistent information, frequent updates, and continuous innovation. while erp cloud adoption has trailed in other areas, it’s poised to catch up quickly as businesses get more comfortable with the cloud model.

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the covid outlook: a long, slow climb back to recovery

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why right networks’ acquisition of rootworks may be just what the doctor ordered

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with rick telberg
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the accounting world shifted a little with the acquisition by right networks, a cloud-hosting vendor, of rootworks, a technology platform provider to cpa firms.

though conceived before the pandemic, the deal was closed as the first wave of coronavirus was crashing against the shores of the u.s. and it may be a sign of the times under pandemic conditions, as accountants — and, indeed, business in general — race for new technology solutions and business models.

see: right networks acquires rootworks

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in this exclusive interview with 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间, right networks ceo joel hughes and rootworks founder darren root, explain the reasons for the deal, and their forecast for the future under covid. warning: their forecast for the future under covid is not pretty.

but the combination of the two companies may augur hold clues to the future of the profession.

transcript

here’s the full transcript, only lightly edited:

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riches in niches

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//www.g005e.com/2020/06/21/why-thought-leadership-matters/how going virtual opens endless opportunities.

by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud

going from brick-and-mortar to distributed is not an easy transition.

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you’ve got to be all in and willing to rip the band-aid off fast.

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avalara launches a.i. tool to streamline tax classifications

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simplifies product classification and taxability determinations.

seattle-based avalara inc., a leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes, is rolling out an artificial intelligence-based tax classification tool, designed to cut the time spent by avalara avatax users classifying products and taxability.

“the accurate classification of products and services has always been a bottleneck for customers in their tax compliance journey,” said sanjay parthasarathy, chief product officer at avalara. “by harnessing the power of ai and machine learning, we have not only accelerated the classification process by providing a solution that helps users arrive at the right tax classification quickly and efficiently without being a tax expert, but we have also made it more accurate.” read more →