Technology

Technology

5 tools every tax preparer needs in their arsenal

From project management platforms to external hard drives
Technology

Accountants say Canadians’ fraud fears growing

CPA Canada annual fraud, identity theft survey finds more online caution
Partner Posts

How digital solutions turned finance from cost to profit at Sleep Country

The impact of digital transformation on accounting and finance teams
Technology

Data analytics: The next step in audit excellence

It’s critical to invest in data capture tools, says EY Canada’s Zahid Fazal, CPA, CA
Technology

Why Canadian accountants will love the new ScanSnap iX1500

Canada’s most popular personal scanner changed the audit process
Technology

3 fun Microsoft Excel tips for summer vacation

The last in our summer series of Excel tips from Alan Salmon of K2E Canada
Technology

Microsoft Excel wizard and formula tips

Three tricks to increase your efficiency from Alan Salmon of K2E Canada
Technology

Canadian cloud app Hubdoc acquired by Xero accounting software

UPDATED, August 2, 11:30 a.m. - Xero expands its presence in Canada with purchase of popular application
Practice

Small accounting firms struggling with technology decisions

A new public practice technology survey reveals contradictions in IT planning
Technology

3 Microsoft Excel workbook tips from Alan Salmon

An ongoing series of Microsoft Excel tips and tricks from Alan Salmon of K2E Canada
Partner Posts

How to move your accounting firm to the cloud

With so many solutions and so little time, how can you reduce your learning curve?
Technology

IT Negotiations: Last words of advice on professional services

Prepare for the RFP process properly or risk a ride on the upgrade train
Technology

IT Negotiation Strategies: Controlling costs and timelines through fixed-price contracts

Part two of a two-part series on T&M versus fixed-price IT contracts, from IT negotiation specialist Phil Downe
Partner Posts

How to go paperless in finance and save your company money

The numbers alone are a compelling reason to make changes — especially to the sharp-pencilled crew who crunch them for a living.
Technology

IT Negotiation Strategies: Fixed Price or Time & Materials?

In part one of this two-part series, IT negotiation specialist Phil Downe focuses on T&M strategies
Profession

New roles for auditors, assurance in Blockchain ecosystem says CPA profession joint white paper

CPA Blockchain white paper refutes claims of redundancies in accounting
Partner Posts

Why accounting engagement templates make dollars and sense for Canadian accountants

Efficiency, cost control driving popularity of third-party, integrated Caseware packages in public practice
Technology

Software Negotiation: A simple introduction to professional services

Don’t leave professional service negotiations to the last minute, says software negotiator Phil Downe
Technology

How to follow Canadian Accountant on social media

Canadian Accountant has three social media channels. We use them for different purposes. Join us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
Technology

How spreadsheets give you leverage when negotiating tech deals

Your skill set as an accountant gives you great leverage, says IT negotiation specialist Phil Downe
Technology

3 savvy leverage tactics to use when negotiating technology deals

A little knowledge goes a long way with technology vendors, says IT negotiation specialist Phil Downe
Business

Finance must embrace tech says Mississauga CFO in ACCA global report

New ACCA report provides CFOs with six imperatives for tech success
Business

PwC Toronto opens doors to new Digital Experience Centre

New innovation hub a concrete example of hyper-competitive technology consulting business
Alan Salmon

Excel Tips: Workbooks, datasets & directories

More Microsoft Excel tips to increase your accounting efficiency from software expert Alan Salmon
Alan Salmon

Excel Tips: Conditional formatting, formula updates & quick selection

More Microsoft Excel tips to increase your accounting efficiency from software expert Alan Salmon