In-depth research, analysis and insight for the accounting software industry

October 2006 edition


How Secure is Your Computer Security - Part 1

Computer security is not a new issue. In fact, the news of the day is often filled with reports of computers being stolen, discarded, corrupted and set on fire. Given the omnipresence of technology today, protecting that technology is essential. In fact, all of the issues surrounding security have to be targeted at protecting the assets, resources and business functions within the enterprise – which, in today's office environment, are often computer related. The following article focuses on computer security through four categories: Resources, Environment, Attacks and Planning.



Ideas In Motion: Ria Botzler’s Solutions are Ideal for Small Business … and Anyone Else Interested in Growth

Ria was recently named one of CPA Technology Advisor’s 2006 “40 Under 40” – an honorary program in which the publication recognizes up and comers in the accounting profession. Ms Botzler has a successful bookkeeping service focusing on small and micro-businesses. One way she stands out from the crowd is through a high use of technology, ensuring her customers have the most efficient, easiest-to-use systems at their disposal. She also makes herself always accessible to them when they need her. Find out more about this renaissance woman.

Ideas in Motion is a monthly column designed to focus on best practices within CPA firms and organizations involved in providing technology related services.




Accounting System Concepts
Managing Accounts Payable: Organization and Reporting Structure Part 1

This is the 1st article in a series about Managing Accounts Payable. The main purpose of the accounts payable department is to process and account for invoices and cash disbursements. A variety of issues regarding the management and administration of the department affect its ability to serve this purpose effectively and efficiently. The article was adapted from The Automated Accounting Systems and Procedures Handbook (chapter 8).

This column presents a new accounting system concept each month that may be applicable to your organization.


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