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Technology
5 tools every tax preparer needs in their arsenal
From project management platforms to external hard drives
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Technology
Accountants say Canadians’ fraud fears growing
CPA Canada annual fraud, identity theft survey finds more online caution
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Partner Posts
How digital solutions turned finance from cost to profit at Sleep Country
The impact of digital transformation on accounting and finance teams
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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
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Technology
Why Canadian accountants will love the new ScanSnap iX1500
Canada’s most popular personal scanner changed the audit process
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Technology
3 fun Microsoft Excel tips for summer vacation
The last in our summer series of Excel tips from Alan Salmon of K2E Canada
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Technology
Microsoft Excel wizard and formula tips
Three tricks to increase your efficiency from Alan Salmon of K2E Canada
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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
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Practice
Small accounting firms struggling with technology decisions
A new public practice technology survey reveals contradictions in IT planning
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Technology
3 Microsoft Excel workbook tips from Alan Salmon
An ongoing series of Microsoft Excel tips and tricks from Alan Salmon of K2E Canada
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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?
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Technology
IT Negotiations: Last words of advice on professional services
Prepare for the RFP process properly or risk a ride on the upgrade train
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Technology
Software Negotiation: A simple introduction to professional services
Don’t leave professional service negotiations to the last minute, says software negotiator Phil Downe
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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
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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
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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
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Business
Finance must embrace tech says Mississauga CFO in ACCA global report
New ACCA report provides CFOs with six imperatives for tech success
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Business
PwC Toronto opens doors to new Digital Experience Centre
New innovation hub a concrete example of hyper-competitive technology consulting business
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Alan Salmon
Excel Tips: Workbooks, datasets & directories
More Microsoft Excel tips to increase your accounting efficiency from software expert Alan Salmon
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Alan Salmon
Excel Tips: Conditional formatting, formula updates & quick selection
More Microsoft Excel tips to increase your accounting efficiency from software expert Alan Salmon
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