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AI Governance for CPA Firms: Closing the Gaps Your Current Policies Don’t Cover
Most CPA firms already have policies for data security, acceptable use, vendor management, incident response and client confidentiality. Many also have a Written Information Security Plan, or WISP, that outlines…
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Netgain Recognized on the 2026 MSP 501 for Fifth Consecutive Year
Annual MSP 501 Identifies the Best of the Best in the Managed Services Industry MINNETONKA, Minn., June 24, 2026 – Netgain Technology, LLC, a provider of managed cloud, IT and…
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Why Hosted Desktops Still Matter as CPA Firms Embrace SaaS
SaaS changed where applications live. It didn’t change where work happens. Over the last decade, CPA firms have embraced cloud-based applications at a rapid pace. Tax platforms, document management systems,…
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7 Signs Your CPA Firm Has Outgrown Its Technology Environment
Five years ago, many CPA firms were focused on a relatively straightforward technology goal: making applications accessible from anywhere. Today, the conversation is very different. Firm leaders are evaluating AI…
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CPA Firms Need More Than MFA for Microsoft 365 Security
Most CPA firms rely on multi-factor authentication as the primary safeguard for Microsoft 365. That made sense a few years ago. Today, it’s no longer enough. Business email compromise (BEC)…
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AI Was the Headline at BDO Evolve. Operational Change Was the Real Story.
BDO Evolve 2026 brought together CPA firm leaders from across the country at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas for several days of sessions, strategy conversations and more than a few hallway…
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The Biggest Takeaway From NerdioCon 2026 Wasn’t AI or Automation
Netgain team members attended NerdioCon 2026 to better understand where Microsoft cloud management, automation and operational strategy are heading, and what those shifts may mean for the organizations we support.…
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The Hard Part of AI for CPA Firms Isn’t the Technology
AI is becoming part of everyday decision-making inside CPA firms, not because firms are chasing trends, but because the pressure is getting harder to ignore. Clients are asking different questions.…
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After Busy Season: What Broke in Your CPA Firm and What to Fix Before Next Year
Busy season didn’t create new problems for CPA firms. It exposed the ones that were already there. Long hours, tight deadlines and constant client demands are expected. In many firms,…
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Why Data, Not Budget, Is Slowing AI Adoption in CPA Firms
Most CPA firms are not struggling to access AI. They are struggling to use it in a way that actually changes how work gets done. Over the past year, firms…
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What Cyber Insurance Underwriters Are Actually Requiring from CPA Firms in 2026
Cyber insurance used to feel like paperwork. In 2026, it feels more like an audit. Renewal applications are longer. Questions are more technical. Underwriters increasingly want evidence, not just yes…
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How CPA Firms Can Lower IT Risk Without Increasing the Budget
Most breaches in mid-sized firms do not happen because the firm lacked a tool. They happen because no one owns enforcement. That distinction should change where leadership focuses. Many CPA…
