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Augmented Reality for Accounting

Chris Hooper
May 2, 2016

A couple weeks ago, Megan said, “It's Time for Accountants to Ditch Dual Monitors” which I read on one of my three screens. While I appreciated the GC wrath being directed at someone else for a change, the conversation missed the bigger picture.

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Here’s Why There Won’t Be an Uber for Accounting

Blake Oliver
April 26, 2016

You’re probably familiar with Uber by now, unless you live under a rock, or live in the 25% of the country not yet covered by it.

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Automation to Artificial Intelligence: New Frontiers for Auditors

Megan Lewczyk
April 21, 2016

News flash: Artificial intelligence (AI) and other cognitive technologies are eliminating jobs left and right. […]

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It’s Time for Accountants to Ditch Dual Monitors

Megan Lewczyk
April 14, 2016

Here’s what my first day at a client would typically look like (circa 2012): 1. […]

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Wait, Are Paper Tax Organizers Still a Thing?

Caleb Newquist
April 8, 2016

Look, I admit that I’ve been out of the game for awhile, so forgive me if I sound, um, supercilious, but are paper tax organizers still a thing?

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Accountants Should Dump Microsoft Excel for Database Software

Megan Lewczyk
April 6, 2016

Rumor has it that the AICPA is finally integrating Microsoft Excel into the CPA exam starting in 2018. I’ll admit my initial reaction is “it’s about time” since the generic spreadsheet I used was archaic. Apparently, almost 70% of the CPAs surveyed by the AICPA agreed. Go figure — we are all Excel-aholics who can’t get through the day without busting out a spreadsheet.

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Let’s All Enjoy This ‘Reply All’ Misadventure From the Virginia Society of CPAs Open Forum

Caleb Newquist
March 30, 2016

How can you best annoy dozens of accountants in the midst of tax season? Well, […]

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Is Our Productivity Obsession Counterproductive?

Megan Lewczyk
March 3, 2016

Don’t let the #productivityhack hype lure you in! It’s busy season and bloggers and app […]

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Beware of Bring Your Own Device

Megan Lewczyk
February 3, 2016

I woke up in shock on my first day of freedom after leaving my Big 4 job. I leaned toward my nightstand to check the time on my iPhone. Wait, what?! My phone had been wiped. Panic set in first. When did I last back it up?