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Video: Data analytics and AI in tax

Lauren Kovar, CPA/CITP, CGMA, director of Client Advisory & Strategy for Thomson Reuters, discusses a couple of emerging trends in tax technology.

Strengthening the defences

Management accountants can and should rise to the cyber-security challenge, according to Peter Simons, FCMA, CGMA.

4 tips for prolonging your phone’s battery life

Deleting old apps, using airplane mode judiciously, and limiting use of your charger can help keep your mobile phone running stronger and longer.

Machine learning helps grocers win the fresh-food competition

Machine learning systems can collect, analyse, and adjust large data sets from a wide variety of sources efficiently and at a relatively low cost.

Association, CPA.com launch startup accelerator

The Association and CPA.com Startup Accelerator will seek to support as many as five early-stage companies during the next year.

Why accountants need to get a grip on blockchain

The decentralised ledger system may seem confusing, but it also adds up to new opportunities for savvy financial professionals.

Video: How FP&A technology has changed

Debbie Jacobs, senior director of finance at Experian, explains how technology has gone from detracting from work quality to enhancing it.

Looking at cyber-security from the top

Boards can’t afford to ignore threats to cyber-security, which could slow operations, halt mergers, or create a public relations nightmare.

How slow internet speeds affect finance departments

Here are ways to mitigate the sluggishness, develop backups, and prepare for business in areas where connection speeds are slow.

Quiz: How well do you know Google Chrome?

Google Chrome has emerged as the world’s most popular web browser on desktops. Do you know how to use the features of Google Chrome? Test yourself with this quiz.

CFOs try to focus on strategy, but IT systems get in the way

Strategic planning is among the top priorities for CFOs in a new survey, but some finance chiefs feel hampered by legacy IT systems.

Tips to keep your videoconference from going viral

Taking precautions in advance, considering your appearance, and setting expectations with others can help your next audio or video meeting go smoothly.

Internal audit’s success with analytics depends on strategy, planning

Data analytics is part of internal audit’s toolkit, but its effectiveness depends on an organisation’s strategy, planning, and skill development.

Quiz: How well do you know Excel PivotTables?

The PivotTable is one of the most powerful tools in Excel. Take this quiz to find out how well you know this feature.

Best practices to improve cybersecurity

Here’s how to prepare for, manage, and recover from a cyberattack.

Why CFOs are embracing technology as never before

Tech-savvy finance chiefs are becoming advocates for digital initiatives because they’re more comfortable with technology, they see quicker paths to value, and they see career value in understanding technology.

Data analytics: New ways for internal auditors to apply their skills

Big data and data analytics are changing the role of the internal auditor and the character of an internal audit. Here are seven steps chief audit executives can take to prepare their teams and companies.

Cloud accounting and continuous closing poised to disrupt

Companies are increasingly replacing rigid closing cycles with “continuous close” approaches that use automation to speed business processes.

CEOs concerned about trust in the digital age

Companies have the capability to collect large amounts of data, but if those data are compromised, the customer relationship is strained.

The habits of highly innovative companies

Strong innovators are more likely than lesser performing peers to look far afield for innovation opportunities, taking advantage of strategies that include corporate venture capital and strategic acquisitions outside of their core businesses.

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