Digital CPA: What You Need to Know

Digital CPA:What You Need To

Know

"Digital" is a buzzword.

While it's still emerging, it has started

impacting almost every professions.

And, accounting is not untouched.

Accounting professionals and

CPAs have started adopting the

latest technologies to be

competitive, innovative and

improve work efficiency to become “Digital”.

Digital CPAs:

Who Are They?So when you hear this term, what comes to your mind?

A digital CPA is a CPA who uses

technology such as cloud, mobile, and

other means to attract clients and

enhance their business services. The

Digital CPA term was first coined by the

AICPA.

Characterstics of a

Digital CPA

1. Harness the power of technology such as mobile and cloud computing

2. Make use of Social Media

3. Available anytime, anywhere

4. Establish communication and collaboration

What Technology

They Use?

1. Cloud Technology

Cloud technology, aka cloud computing allows you to access

your data and applications anytime, anywhere over the

Internet. There is no need for the physical setup to install and run

applications.

Digital CPAs perform accounting tasks over the cloud. They store and access their accounting data and application on the

cloud and enjoy the benefits of remote accessibility, better collaboration and real-time

updates.

2. Mobile Technology

Mobile is one of the hottest trends in the technology

sector. It allows you to operate your business within a

handheld devices such as smartphone, tablets, etc. with mobile apps and let you be in

touch with your team members or customers when you are away from the office.

Digital CPAs are mobile. They use mobile devices and

application for immediate access to the data, to

communicate to the clients and to be available 24x7.

3. Social Media

Social media such as facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc. allows people to connect with

their friends, family and like-minded people. Businesses use

this technology to connect with their clients and prospects

for building relationships and promote their business.

Digital CPAs use social channels to utilize their

business, showcase their expertise, market their business

and to increase their digital exposure.

4. Communication Technology

Using technology in communication is becoming

the norm, and part of our lives. Technologies such as IM, audio

and video conferencing, e-mail, e-faxes and social media

are changing the way we communicate.

Digital CPAs make use of effective communication tools

and techniques to foster a good working relationship with

team members, clients and partners to improve morale

and efficiency.

To be progressive, innovative &

competitive you need to be a

digital CPA. It's not only a need for

you or your CPA firm but also for

your clients.

It is what your clients are looking for!

Are you a

Digital

CPA?

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References:

What is a ‘Digital CPA’? - AICPATop 5 Technologies that will Help a CPA Go Digital

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