Technology

Excel

February 23, 2017 

Excel Isn’t Dead: 87% of Accountants Say It’s a Critical Tool

Many have tried to portend and then confirm the death of Excel, and much like the aforementioned quote from Twain, such an event has been greatly overrated. Consider this: though many have attempted to replace what can only be considered one of the ...

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February 23, 2017 

CFOs Say Data Integration is Top Technology Hurdle

CFOs report that their teams continue to spend very little time on strategic tasks—just 17%—and remain reliant on the standard processes and technologies that negatively impact their ability to deliver actionable information. That's according to the ...

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February 23, 2017 

CFOs Reveal Top Frustrations

Senior finance professionals deal with tough stuff daily. From closing the books, collaborating across teams, or choosing the right tools, financial decision makers need to ensure their decision is the best one for the organization.

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February 21, 2017 

Cloudnine and Results Software Acquired by AbacusNext

With these two acquisitions, AbacusNext enters the professional accounting space and says it is positioned as the largest TaaS (Technology as a Service) solutions provider in the professional services industry.

 4 Ways Accounting Firms Can Reduce Risk During Busy Season

February 20, 2017 

4 Ways Accounting Firms Can Reduce Risk During Busy Season

Past practices for using temporary and part-time workers may not be adequate. Be clear on the scope of work each employee is able to perform as well as the level of oversight necessary to ensure accuracy. Integrate them into the workflow process to ...

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February 17, 2017 

Apps We Love – Anti-Anxiety/Stress Management

Well it’s that time of year again. I remember my first busy season at Deloitte and how shocked I was to go outside after work on April 15 and see daylight – after so many long days, I had forgotten what that felt like! You get used to it, but if the ...

Gail Perry

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February 17, 2017 

Cash Management: Internal Controls Checklist

Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about 75% of employees are stealing from their employer. Research has shown that the most common item stolen was cash, with the average amount stolen amounting to $20,000. Here is a checklist of internal controls your ...

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February 17, 2017 

How Sales Tax Impacts Cash Management

Even profitable companies can have problems with cash flow. Although some stem from external sources and are beyond control, many can be addressed by making adjustments to internal processes. The way companies handle sales tax can impact cash ...

Shane Ratigan