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Dec 01, 2023
Nearly 3 in 5 companies regret at least one of their software purchases from the last 12 to 18 months, according to a survey of 3,400 businesses by software marketplace Capterra. Nearly one-quarter were unhappy with multiple purchases.
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Dec 01, 2023
Small business owners may feel like they can’t be at the forefront of developing technology, but tech still plays a vital role in small businesses’ growth and efficiency.
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Dec 01, 2023
In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting technology news items from around the web.
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Oct 26, 2023
ChatGPT is an opportunity for accounting professionals if they can overcome their fear of it.
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Oct 26, 2023
Across all cyber attacks, firms are losing an average of around a trillion dollars annually, said one expert.
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Oct 19, 2023
Cyber attacks have evolved over time and with many businesses adapting to hybrid or fully remote work environments, it is important to know the impact this has on cybersecurity.
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Oct 05, 2023
The next time you have an important presentation, consider leveraging data visualization to make your session more impactful.
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Sep 28, 2023
While no one can be an expert at everything, one CPA said cryptocurrency is worth understanding for its long-term impact on accounting.
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Aug 31, 2023
Those hesitant to start using ChatGPT are missing out on critical career opportunities.
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Aug 10, 2023
The right approach to cybersecurity could be what puts you ahead of the competition.
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Jun 15, 2023
As much promise as technology and accounting has shown in recent years, new solutions on the horizon offer plenty of optimism.
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May 11, 2023
While ChatGPT might seem intimidating, there’s never been a better time for accounting professionals to understand what this technology can do.
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Nov 23, 2022
Criminals on the lookout for new ways to swindle and camouflage tell-tale money trails have turned to crypto to launder dirty funds or scam the inexperienced and unsuspecting.
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Aug 11, 2022
Cybersecurity is essential for everyone, but it’s also unique to the individual, said one security expert. “One of the areas of confusion for cybersecurity is that it’s one size fits all,” said Jake Nix, founder & CEO of RISCPoint at the Aug. 4 OSCPA Town Hall. “And realistically, cybersecurity means different things to different organizations.”
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Jul 31, 2020
IBM’s AI supercomputer recently argued (convincingly) against a human competitor, which means we are closer than ever to AI actually being able to make decisions that impact humans.
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Jul 31, 2020
If you’ve spent any time on the internet in the last six months, you’ve likely heard about the ongoing debate between big internet providers and net neutrality supporters regarding the Obama-era net neutrality regulations that are being rolled back today. Yes, today.
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Jul 31, 2020
It’s hard to know how to feel about artificial intelligence. On one hand, just in the accounting profession it has massive potential to free CPAs to do more meaningful work. On another, if a robot can replace you (and do what you do in half the time with zero errors), why wouldn’t your employer invest in that, or at least want to learn more? And, on a theoretical third hand, AI is flat-out scary.
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Jul 31, 2020
Chances are, if you’re on Twitter, you’re following a handful of the folks who made it on to Avalara’s Accounting Top 100 social media leaderboard on May 9.
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Jul 31, 2020
To address the growing concern surrounding data safety, the European Union has drafted the General Data Protection Regulation, which will go into effect May 25, 2018. If you find that the GDPR may apply to your organization, there are ways you can prepare.
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Jul 31, 2020
One thing we plan to do regularly on the OSCPA blog is let you know what’s going on around the social media world and share the updates we find interesting.