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make the best use of technology

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two questions to ask when choosing new tools.

by alan anderson, cpa
transforming audit for the future

for years, as i go around firms all across the country, i ask them, “do you honestly feel that you’ve achieved a substantial return on your investment of technology in the audit?” and they tell me, “well, we’re now at three monitors in the field.” i remind them that i didn’t ask about their use of computers and peripherals. every firm is using technology, but few evaluate the return on investment they’re getting.

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i’m a huge believer of embracing technology, but i think we need to think differently about how we use it. in my view, the current state is nothing but tremendous opportunity for all of you to learn what all these new tools, from mindbridge to inflo and everything new that we haven’t even conceived of yet, can do. they all accomplish an objective. it’s just a matter of figuring out which one you want to do, and go and dive in.
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accounting profession sees some job losses

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overall accounting profession employment

 

payroll earnings up 11 percent.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

a bit up here, a bit down there is the story for january employment figures, the most recent data available. professional and business services saw little change, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 143,000 and the national unemployment rate ticked down to 4.0 percent.

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there are 1,144,700 people employed in the accounting profession as of january, up 600 for the month but down 9,500 or 0.8 percent for the year. they average 35 hours, down 6 minutes for the month and 1 hour or 2.8 percent for the year. they earn $42.79, up 12 cents for the month and $1.58 or 3.8 percent for the year.
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businesses today are moving beyond traditional reporting methods to embrace the transformative potential of business intelligence tools. industry leaders emphasize the importance of platforms like tableau, qlik, and power bi, which allow companies to turn raw data into dynamic, interactive dashboards. these tools empower decision-makers to access real-time insights tailored to their specific needs, enabling them to make informed choices that drive success.

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business intelligence tools go far beyond static financial reports like balance sheets and income statements. by integrating sales, marketing, inventory, e-commerce, and even email newsletter data, companies can create a comprehensive “heads-up display” of their operations. imagine transforming sales data into visual charts, mapping customer trends geographically, and combining diverse datasets into a single interactive platform. these tools enable businesses to manage proactively, focusing on forward-looking strategies rather than relying solely on retrospective analysis.

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busy season management

staffing, tech, prices top tax pros’ concerns

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small businesses are advised to prepare for change.

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if you think we’re in for a year of stability and calm, you haven’t been paying attention.

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if you need details on that, consider yourself lucky. return to your cave and go back to sleep.

on the other hand, if you’re an accountant, you need to stay awake, monitor the political-economic-financial situation and keep your clients advised. they need you now more than ever.
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