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3 Ways CPAs can leverage technology for meaningful practice growth

Abrigo

A major concern surrounding technology expenditures is whether the investments will generate a return for the accounting practice. However, identifying the return on investment begins with ascertaining which everyday challenges can be addressed with technology. The end result?

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Technology considerations in an accounting firm merger

Abrigo

Aside from the accounting firm’s staff, technology likely represents the area where a firm has made its biggest investments over the years, so it makes sense that technology considerations should be included in discussions about possible mergers or acquisitions. Whitman, CPA, president and CEO of Whitman Business Advisors LLC.

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The next step in fintech: Collaboration

Insights on Business

These words were commonly said during the rise in popularity of secure internet browsing, voice recognition, or mobile devices and apps. While these now ubiquitous technologies are used by practically everyone across the industry and beyond, there still is evolving to do in the financial industry.

eBook 79
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Growth in a rising-rate environment: 4 moves for bankers

Abrigo

I will give you the analysts’ answer: yes, but… Long-term instruments from the low-rate cycle During the very long, low-rate cycle, many institutions went out further on the yield curve in the securities portfolio chasing yield, leading to long-term instruments and less asset sensitivity from an earnings perspective than would be “typical.”

Strategy 195
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Will Mobile Wallets Ever Be Wallet Of Choice?

PYMNTS

While mobile wallets can be a quick and convenient option to help consumers expedite checkout, keep their information secure, and streamline retailer discounts and loyalty rewards, the adoption of mobile wallets continues to fall short of what was originally expected. Keeping Mobile Secure . How Mobile Wallets Can Grow Up.

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Payments Flash-Forward: Why December 2020 Will Be One To Remember

PYMNTS

That’s especially true in payments, where technology can lead to seismic shifts in the way we pay, where we pay and even when we pay, as commerce becomes ever global and a 24/7 activity. Underpinning it all, according to our seers, is, of course, technology. Regardless of the source, the sentiment rings true.

eBook 137
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Secure Digital Banking and Customer Communications

FICO

Following the highly successful The 11 Commandments of Digital Banking eBook , we are publishing a series of 5 deeper dive blog posts that group the 11 Commandments below into common themes: Digital lift-and-shift is not a strategy! Be fascinated by your customers, not your technology. Friction – not inherently good or evil.