{"id":1370,"date":"2008-07-21t00:42:08","date_gmt":"2008-07-21t05:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=1370"},"modified":"2024-10-01t09:18:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01t13:18:38","slug":"cpas-take-the-lead-on-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2008\/07\/21\/cpas-take-the-lead-on-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"cpas take the lead on technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"using the best hardware and software available. <\/strong><\/p>\n

join the survey; get the answers.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

by rick telberg\/at large<\/em><\/p>\n

technology has been kind to accountants and finance managers, but in a sense, it’s also been cruel.<\/p>\n

on the kind side, we’re blessed with powerful tools that allow us to get a lot done a lot faster than we used to. few other professions lend themselves to such extensive productivity through advanced technology. accountants and computers were meant for each other.<\/p>\n

on the cruel side, technology never seems satisfied with itself. it charges forward as if today’s tools were as slow as ox carts and as dumb as stone.<\/p>\n

it’s great to have the tools of technology, but it’s always a challenge to keep up with what’s new and what needs to be used. the finance and accounting shops that keep up are going to be the shops that get ahead.<\/p>\n

with that in mind, we’ve been asking our readers to rate their practices on how well they keep up with the galloping digital age.<\/p>\n

but first, ask yourself four key questions:<\/p>\n

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  1. how often is your organization among the first to adopt new technologies?<\/li>\n
  2. do you make and follow a strategic technology plan?<\/li>\n
  3. can you get thorough and continuous training?<\/li>\n
  4. how many people in your office work with the best equipment and software available?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    then, join the survey panel<\/a> and we’ll let you know how your shop compares. from the first 100 responses, we can already start to see some trends:<\/p>\n