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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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SOC 2 Type II vs. ISO 27001 for MSPs: What Actually Matters Across the CIA Triad
If your CPA firm is evaluating a managed service provider for IT-as-a-Service, security is usually the headline. But it is not the full story. For firms handling client financial data,…
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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…
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Netgain Accepted into BDO Alliance USA Vendor Marketing Program to Expand Access to Secure Technology and AI for CPA Firms
Alliance member firms can access Azure-based managed IT, 24/7 cybersecurity operations and AI expertise Minnetonka, MN – Feb. 24, 2026 – CPA firms face increasing pressure to strengthen their technology environments, defend against…
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You Already Have AI Governance. It’s Just Not Working the Way You Think.
With or without a formal AI policy, every CPA firm is already making AI decisions. This article is about recognizing that reality and understanding why unclear governance quietly stalls AI…
