Information Technology Opportunities for CPAs Abound.The CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. who consults in information technology for firms, clients and employers must work to retain his or her value as the trusted adviser and knowledgeable expert. However, there often is a lack of current resources that focus directly on how accounting and technology converge con·verge v. con·verged, con·verg·ing, con·verg·es v.intr. 1. a. To tend toward or approach an intersecting point: lines that converge. b. and integrate for the benefit of the end user. While there are many places to look for information to build a knowledge base, TopTech.aicpa.org is ideal because it was built by CPAs who participate each year in the AICPA Top Ten Technologies project. The new Web site has informative articles on all 35 top technologies (including the Top Ten Technology Issues in the sidebar (1) A Windows Vista desktop panel that holds mini applications (gadgets) such as a calendar, calculator, stock ticker and Vonage phone dialer. It is the Windows counterpart to the Dashboard in the Mac. See Windows Vista and gadget. ), along with additional information through new "Learn More" topics. Learn More by Reading includes books listed by author and title, with ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m numbers for easy location. Learn More by Looking & Listening offers a step-by-step way to learn about the topics. It features CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment , Web casts, audio programs, online courses and video courses, many of which are offered by the AICPA, state CPA societies and third-party vendors. Learn More Online highlights current articles from prominent and little-known sites written about each specific Top Ten Technology topic. Learn More from Conferences or Show Stoppers This article is about the Garfield and Friends episode. For other uses, see Showstopper. Show Stoppers is an episode of U.S. Acres from the series Garfield and Friends. It originally aired on October 7, 1989. is a direct route to meeting vendors and learning from experts in the field, and a great way to remain at the edge of technology. This area lists upcoming show/conference dates and links to more information. Learn More from Cases that Came Before enables users to learn by example through a range of other pertinent experiences presented as case studies, newsletters and other communications. All firms have a unique opportunity to share and learn from each other by submitting technology solution success stories. Look for the "Case Studies" tab on the TopTech.aicpa.org Web site. Learn More by Asking is designed to let members e-mail questions on specific topics. In the long-term, there will be bulletin boards and forums. Members interested in obtaining the Certified Information Technology Professional Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) is a Certified Public Accountant recognized for their technology expertise and unique ability to bridge the gap between business and technology. credential credential verb To determine or verify titles, qualifications, documents, completion of required training, and continuing education, in those persons who function in a professional or official capacity–eg, ER physician, neurosurgeon, etc. Cf Credentials. can use TopTech.aicpa.org to link to more information on the new accreditation. Users also will find links to the two AICPA technology-oriented member groups: the Information Technology Alliance Section and the Information Technology Section. Registering at the site will provide access to periodic updates and a venue for input on technology topics that will affect the profession in the future. Top Ten Technology Issues for 2001 1. Information Security and Controls 2. E-Business 3. Electronically Based Business and Financial Reporting 4. Privacy 5. Training and Technology Competency COMPETENCY, evidence. The legal fitness or ability of a witness to be heard on the trial of a cause. This term is also applied to written or other evidence which may be legally given on such trial, as, depositions, letters, account-books, and the like. 2. 6. Disaster Recovery 7. Qualified IT Personnel 8. Quality of Service 9. Electronic Audit Trail 10. Application Service Providers |
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