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FROM THE TRENCHES
YOUR
FIRM
AND
YOUR
CLOUD
6 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 ■ www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com
RANDY JOHNSTON
EVP & Partner
K2 Enterprises &
CEO of Network Management Group, Inc.
randy.johnston@cpapracticeadvisor.com
@RPJohnston
CLOUD, CLOUD, CLOUD. That
term seems to be a buzzword
in the profession. But what
does it mean to be " Your
Cloud? " What works for you
and your firm? In this column,
I will talk about how cloud and
mobile technology evolved,
and the strategic benefit cloud
methodology can bring to you,
your firm, and your clients.
While you will see the theme and
special report of this issue is data and
cybersecurity, you should refer to my last
column (https://tinyurl.com/bde7mmhm)
to learn about security risks and to get
your cybersecurity right. Here, I will focus
on web-based cloud and mobile technologies
that can help you build a cloud-first
strategy. What am I learning " from the
trenches " in my daily work with CPA firms,
accounting VARs, and software publishers,
and how can you leverage my experience?
WHAT WEB-BASED CLOUD
AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES
CAN YOU USE?
Cloud technology means many different
things. In the early evolution
of the cloud, I tended to be more of a
purist. Centralizing data and running
applications in a browser met my defini
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of octobernovember2022

From the Editor: What's for Dinner?
From the Trenches: Your Firm and Your Cloud
The Pros & Cons of Offsite Data Storage
Now's the Time to Engage in Thought Leadership
40 Under 40 Accounting Leaders & 20 Under 40 Influencers
Finance Pros Can Be a Powerful Defense Against Cybersecurity Threats
2022 Digital Security & Cybercrime Update
The Staffing & HR Advisor: Strugging to Recruit Top Talent? Start Re-Recruiting!
The Leadership Advisor: 5 Alternative Work Schedules to Replace Your 9-to-5
4 Steps to Successfully Implement and Manage Change in the Workplace
Converting an S Corp to a C Corp
The Millennial Advisor: Change is Hard
The Labor Law Advisor: Review Your Exempt Employees: Manager & Supervisor Pay
The ProAdvisor Spotlight: Intuit Tax Advisor Delivers Innovative Tax Planning and Tax Strategies
Cyber Insurance for Accounting Firms
Data Security: What Could Go Wrong?
9 Tips to Thwart Cyber Thieves Coming for Your Firm's Data
Marketing Your Firm: Boost Firm Efficiency with Proposal Software
AICPA News: A round-up of recent association news and events
Bridging the Gap: Exploring New Roles and Positions in Your Firm
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octobernovember2022 - From the Editor: What's for Dinner?
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octobernovember2022 - From the Trenches: Your Firm and Your Cloud
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octobernovember2022 - The Pros & Cons of Offsite Data Storage
octobernovember2022 - Now's the Time to Engage in Thought Leadership
octobernovember2022 - 40 Under 40 Accounting Leaders & 20 Under 40 Influencers
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octobernovember2022 - Finance Pros Can Be a Powerful Defense Against Cybersecurity Threats
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octobernovember2022 - 2022 Digital Security & Cybercrime Update
octobernovember2022 - The Staffing & HR Advisor: Strugging to Recruit Top Talent? Start Re-Recruiting!
octobernovember2022 - The Leadership Advisor: 5 Alternative Work Schedules to Replace Your 9-to-5
octobernovember2022 - 4 Steps to Successfully Implement and Manage Change in the Workplace
octobernovember2022 - Converting an S Corp to a C Corp
octobernovember2022 - The Millennial Advisor: Change is Hard
octobernovember2022 - The Labor Law Advisor: Review Your Exempt Employees: Manager & Supervisor Pay
octobernovember2022 - The ProAdvisor Spotlight: Intuit Tax Advisor Delivers Innovative Tax Planning and Tax Strategies
octobernovember2022 - Cyber Insurance for Accounting Firms
octobernovember2022 - Data Security: What Could Go Wrong?
octobernovember2022 - 9 Tips to Thwart Cyber Thieves Coming for Your Firm's Data
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octobernovember2022 - Marketing Your Firm: Boost Firm Efficiency with Proposal Software
octobernovember2022 - AICPA News: A round-up of recent association news and events
octobernovember2022 - Bridging the Gap: Exploring New Roles and Positions in Your Firm
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