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Jan 23, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

To keep up with the evolving business environment CPA firms need to leverage technology for streamlined operations and enhanced productivity.

Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Firms should be wary of the one-size-fits-all approach when selecting the right technology for the business.

Nov 22, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

This is the second application period where OSCPA members can take advantage of our recent partnership with MAX Technical Training by enrolling in TechCred-approved courses that are also eligible for CPE credits.

Nov 14, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

With remote work reshaping professional norms, firms must remain aware of the data security risks associated with external work environments.

Oct 24, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

With generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, it's important for firms to be aware of certain risk factors, such as confidentiality and accuracy, to determine the best uses for generative AI.

Oct 3, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Generative AI is a technology with seemingly endless opportunities, and it’s time for the accounting profession to leverage its capabilities.

Sep 20, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

This is the first application period where OSCPA members can take advantage of our recent partnership with MAX Technical Training by enrolling in TechCred-approved courses.

Sep 5, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

In recent months, a series of high-profile cyberattacks has left a significant mark on organizations throughout Ohio, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.

Aug 15, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The Ohio Society of CPAs is dedicated to upskilling the profession, and in pursuit of that goal has recently partnered with Max Technical Training to offer TechCred-approved courses that are eligible for CPE credits. 

Jul 26, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

This milestone demonstrates Ohio employers' demand for the skills needed to keep up with modern and future-forward technology.

Jun 27, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Cyberthreats impact businesses of all sizes, and Justin Vogt, CISSP, CEH, CySA, a principal security sales engineer for Dell Technologies, said businesses and individuals need to be aware and prepared.

Jun 13, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Although generative AI solutions can provide benefits for any business, there are critical risks associated with generative AI that should be vetted and mitigation strategies implemented to minimize potential exposures.

Nov 23, 2022, 11:00 AM by SEO National

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.

Aug 11, 2022, 12:28 PM by Sonya Guthrie

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.”

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by User Not Found

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.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by User Not Found

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.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by User Not Found

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.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by User Not Found

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.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

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.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by User Not Found

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.