Tech2Go – Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, CES 2007, and More

Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable discussion with Executive Editor Gregory L. LaFollette, CPA.CITP, and regular columnists Brent Goodfellow, Dave McClure and Randy Johnston. These thought leaders tackle current technology issues impacting the tax and accounting profession. This month, the panel discusses Vista, Office 2007, their discoveries from CES, and state of scanning products being offered to the profession. [Running time is 1:12:29]

Show Notes:

Introduction

Introduction to the program and Tech2Go series
Introduction to columnists: Greg LaFollette, Brent Goodfellow, Dave McClure, and Randy Johnston

Consumer and Home Electronics

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2007
World’s largest technology tradeshow – showcases new and upcomnig products on the consumer market.

Microsoft Zune
New portable digital media player from Microsoft – plays mp3s and other music formats, music videos, and displays pictures.

Windows Home Server
Seamless home network computer backup and file storage

Microsoft Xbox 360
The latest gaming and home entertainment system to compete with Sony and Nintendo.

Windows Vista and Office 2007

Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft’s new operating system – when to upgrade, what you need to know, and how it applies to accounting.

Microsoft Office 2007
New software, features, and enhancements from the previous versions and what you need to know.

Scan products
Products that scan tax workpapers and related documents such as K-1s and W-2s, organizing them in the appropriate order that the 1040 appears. Some go as far as automatically populating the 1040. These products represent a revolution in document processing and workflow, simplifying a painful process and improving consistency.