LedgerSync: A Bridge to the Cloud
Accounting and bookkeeping are all about the cloud these days. But not every firm is ready to make the switch. If you're sticking with desktop for a while longer, LedgerSync can give you some of the benefits of the cloud at a very reasonable price.
Why Xero's Boring Wells Fargo Announcement Is Actually a Big Deal
If you’re anything like me, you saw the headlines this week about Xero integrating with Wells Fargo and got really excited. Then you read the details of the new partnership — and felt kind of underwhelmed. I think that’s because the biggest news is not what’s happening in the short term, but what is possible in the future as a result of this new relationship.
Best Cloud Accounting Blogs of 2016
Here are 12 of the best accounting technology blogs that I’ve come across in my time as a cloud accountant and technology consultant.
Why I'm Going for the CPA
Is the CPA license relevant anymore? As a cloud accountant serving small businesses, is it worth the trouble to obtain and maintain a license? I think so. Read my post on Going Concern for the four reasons I'm taking the time to sit for the CPA exams this year.
Shoeboxed takes a stand against North Carolina's HB2
Taylor Mingos, founder of receipt scanning and document management service Shoeboxed, speaks out against North Carolina's House Bill 2 (the "Charlotte bathroom bill").
Listen to Pricing Power Ep. 82: "Technology and the Future"
Thanks to Steve Major for having me as a guest on his podcast, Pricing Power! Among many other things, Steve and I discuss the future of bookkeeping technology and what that means for the accounting profession. Spoiler Alert: The future will be automated. (listen)
Don't write words, write 'music'
Here are some excellent tips for writing well from Help Scout, including my favorite, "Don't write words, write 'music'."
Expensify is the Slack of Accounting
Since 2008, Expensify has acquired nearly 4 million users while spending next to nothing on promotion. Here's how.
How the Blockchain Will Disrupt Banking
Paul McMeekin argues that in 3-5 years, private blockchains will begin to significantly disrupt the consumer payments industry — with significant benefits for participating banks and their customers.
Get ready to pay more for contractors — UpWork is changing their pricing
Starting in June, UpWork will start charging a processing fee to employers. Freelancers will now pay a fee on a sliding scale as opposed to the previous 10%.