how the cloud plays into scheduled server replacement

cloud computer networkyour best solution might well be a hybrid.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

the traditional core computers used for operating all applications are file servers managed internally within the firm. downtime for a day or two is a disaster.

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if an “out of service” stoppage stretches to a week or more, partner income will suffer measurably. simply put, mission-critical file servers utilized for tax, audit, time and billing, and email have, at most, an effective five-year life. after this time, equipment becomes significantly more difficult to maintain whether you have a warranty or not.
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some firms dumping desktop computers

businessman holding a wastebasket with a desktop computer in itthe surface is still too expensive for many.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

getting the right mix of mobility is critical for firms today. the accounting professional’s rule of thumb is that everyone who works out of the office one day per week or more and needs to be self-contained should have a laptop as their only machine.

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the obvious exception to this is for tax or administrative personnel who would never work from remote client sites, but have a computer at home that they can use to connect to the firm via a secure remote access solution.

however, this is changing.
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scanners capture documents at the source

stacks of papers on the corner of a deskdon’t skimp on production scanners. you’ll save in rework time.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

one of the keys to optimizing production processes is capturing information at its “root” source. this means when data enters your firm, regardless of the format (mail, fax, email, portal or on a flash drive).

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ideally, source documents would be provided to the firm in a digital format such as secured email or preferably through a web portal, but the reality today is that a significant portion of accounting firm source documents continue to arrive from clients in a traditional paper format.
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monitor real estate: more is better

how many do you have? horizontal or vertical?

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

talking about hardware may seem like an odd place to start a discussion on optimizing your firm production. however, without a solid framework in place to promote a stable working environment and take advantage of today’s technologies, your firm’s ability to effectively implement solutions will be severely restricted.

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pushing your it infrastructure, which includes all of your file servers, cabling, applications, workstations and internet connectivity beyond basic limits will lead to more “dinking” time by your professional staff. (“dinking” is the technical term for the massive amounts of time wasted by your personnel when computers lock up or don’t do what is expected and when they have to “dink around” trying to figure out a solution.)
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technology evolving faster than accounting firms

coffee mug and cloud computing conceptsdigital workflow use rising, but remote access remains a struggle.

by roman kepczyk
rosenberg map survey

as an outsourced technology partner to cpa firms, i primarily deal with it strategy and applications that improve accounting firm production.

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the 2016 cpa firm management association it survey* pointed out that a surprising 23 percent of responding firms had transitioned to an outsourced cloud architecture. this trend points to internal it personnel being disintermediated as they have been unable to keep up with today’s required skill set for improving firm processes as well as technical skill needed to optimizing remote access, security and disaster recovery for the firm, which firms seem to struggle with constantly.
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your tech needs a strategic plan and a budget

$100 bills following through a wormhole lined with binary codethat advice you give clients? it’s time to follow it yourself.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

we have all heard the saying that if you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up going nowhere (or … you won’t ever get there).

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unfortunately, many accounting firms do not do a good job of integrating their information technology requirements into the firm’s overall strategic vision.
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five crucial performance indicators for a monthly tech check

tablet with green chart in hands of businessman“flash” reports to monitor infrastructure and projects.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

most firms have a line partner or firm administrator overseeing the firm’s information technology department.

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they may have an interest in information technology, but their primary responsibility often lies in other production areas. they need a way to efficiently oversee the firm’s tech initiatives and report to management.
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when to outsource some security functions

annual staff training is a must-have.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

going paperless means that all firm files and client data will be digitally stored on the firm’s network, which is almost always accessible to firm personnel via internal workstations and remotely via the internet.

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use collaboration technology to improve your firm

woman having video chat with man5 sets of tools that will help.

by roman h. kepczyk
bridging the gap

amid all the discussion of improving understanding and bridging the gap in a somewhat humanistic sense, it’s important to also address the purely mechanical aspects of communication.

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for firms to optimize efficiency and client service as well as to overcome generational differences, they must select and standardize the tools they use for communication. this is another area where shared knowledge contributes to performance in addition to a harmonious culture.
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mandate training programs, accountability

three young businessmen in office training sessionprocesses make it easier to achieve results.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

for many firms, the ability to identify, standardize and implement best practices is the last remaining competitive advantage in business today as communications tools and access to technology have become available to everyone.

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to take advantage of the continuous stream of innovation and opportunities, firms must adopt a “learning culture.” this requires a formal process to capture and standardize best practices in every department within the firm so that every person can take advantage of them.
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centralize contact administration

woman entering information on computernew information needs to be shared.

by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless

many firms today maintain contact information within multiple applications such as practice management, outlook, tax systems, and other marketing and crm (customer relationship management) programs.

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too often, a significant amount of time is wasted in firms pulling contact information together, reconciling and verifying lists for mailings, invitations and even organizers. it is critical that firms centralize the updating of contact information for consistency.
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