Technology

Join Randy Johnston and Darren Root on the latest episode of Tech2Go as they discuss moving your firm to the cloud.   Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable monthly podcast featuring discussion with CPA Practice Advisor Executive Editor M. Darren Root, CPA.CITP, and regular columnist Randy Johnston. These thought leaders and their special guests tackle current […]

Over the past several months, I’ve had the chance to assess the issue of computing “in the cloud,” both in terms of the benefits and the drawbacks. So far, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. But this is a very fluid situation that will require some strong due diligence and more than a little caution. Cloud […]

Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase Keeping you at the forefront of the profession for 31 years. August 23-24, 2011 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL   The Illinois CPA Society Society’s 31st Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase offers an incredible value for finance professionals looking to earn CPE, network and talk […]

Drake Software, one of the largest independent developers of tax and practice management software for professional accountants and tax professionals, announced today that they've acquired Copanion, which is most notable for its GruntWorx paperless workflow solution. Financial details regarding the deal between the two privately-held concerns were not disclosed.

By the time you read this, I will have delivered a new presentation, “Crisis Communications: What Would You Do if BP Happened to You?” for the Kansas Society of CPAs. I was fortunate to be invited to speak during the KSCPA’s Business & Industry Expo in August to an audience of tax and accounting professionals […]

Congratulations to the 2011 “40 under 40” tax and accounting profession leaders! I envy young professionals today because we are keenly aware of the importance of networking and programs that help to polish leadership skills. The Kansas Society of CPAs has its “20 up to 40,” one of many successful leadership development programs sponsored by state CPA societies, and the AICPA is ready to launch its third Leadership Academy.

Payroll is an important part of any business, and most payroll solutions currently available are capable of providing support for all business types and sizes. Although technology and automation have made compliance much easier, payroll continues to grow in complexity.

This year, I celebrated my 50th birthday … and it was quite a turning point. It made me stop and reflect on my career and the vast changes I’ve observed and experienced professionally and personally. During this period of reflection, I was overcome with a powerful drive to change the public’s perception of the tax and accounting profession.