Posted in Tech2Go on October 30th, 2008

Tech2Go Episode 22: Outlook Passwords, Tools and Browsers

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Recorded October 21, 2008
Voice mail for questions/ comments/ etc: 800-456-0864 ext 2106
Regular Guests: Randy Johnston, Dave McClure & Brent Goodfellow
Next recording of Tech2Go (Episode # 23) will be November 21, 2008 at 11:30am Eastern on www.TalkShoe.com

XOBNI — Outlook add-in www.Xobni.com

Password helpers:
  http://www.password-depot.com 
  www.RSA.com
  http://www.roboform.com/     

Randy’s Tools:
  www.SmartVault.com
  www.Bill.com
  www.iLumen.com
  www.ProfitCents.com
  http://www.thebusinessanalyst.com/
  www.Fishbowl.com
  http://www.misys.com/
  www.Avelera.com
  www.BillQuick.com

Dave’s Browsers:
  Internet Explorer 8 –http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta
  Google Chrome: http://www.google.com/chrome
  Firefox:   http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
  Opera:     http://www.opera.com/
  Safari:  http://www.apple.com/safari/download/

Thanks to our Corporate Sponsor: ADP ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

 
Posted in Tech2Go on September 25th, 2008

Tech2Go Episode 21: And Laptop Makes Three

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Recorded live on September 18, 2008
Voice mail for questions / comments / etc: 800-456-0864 ext 2106 Moderator: Greg LaFollette
Regular Guests: Randy Johnston, Brent Goodfellow
Special Guest: Darren Root
Microsoft Online Services:  http://www.microsoft.com/online/default.mspx
Multiple Monitors:
- Tritton Extreme II — http://www.trittontechnologies.com/products/TRIUV100.htm
- Village Tronic VT Book — http://www.villagetronic.com/vtbook/index.html
- Matrox DualHead 2 Go — http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/
- DisplayLink — http://www.displaylink.com/
- MaxVista — http://www.maxivista.com/
Portals: How firms use them for branding and service differentiation.
Microsoft SBS 2008 — What’s the proper response for tax and accounting firms?  http://www.microsoft.com/sbs/en/us/default.aspxNext recording of Tech2Go: Episode # 22 — Tuesday, October 21st, 12:30PM EDT on www.TalkShoe.comThanks to our Corporate Sponsor: ADP

 
Posted in Tech2Go on August 15th, 2008

Tech2Go - Episode 20 - CPA2Biz

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Recorded on August 14, 2008
Voice mail for questions / comments / etc: 800-456-0864 ext 2106Panelists: Randy Johnston, Dave McClure, Darren Root
Special Guest: Erik AsgeirssonPayroll webinar: How Smart Firms Use Payroll as a Differentiator
www.cpatechnologyadvisor.com/webcast/“Good to Great” — www.jimcollins.com/

www.CPA2Biz.com
www.Bill.com

Thanks to Dave McClure for these links:

Leave it on or turn it off? www.5starsupport.com/tutorial/on-off.htm
Recycle cell phones: www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com www.recyclemycellphone.org
Recycle computers: www.epa.gov/e-cycling/donate.htm

Thanks to our Corporate Sponsor: ADP

Next recording of Tech2Go (Episode # 21) will be September 18th, 2008 at 6:30pm EDT on www.TalkShoe.com

Thanks to our Corporate Sponsor: ADP

 
Posted in Tech2Go on August 11th, 2008

Tech2Go - Innovation

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Thanks to our Corporate Sponsor: ADP ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

5th Annual Innovation in Tax & Accounting Technology Awards –

http://www.cpatechnologyadvisor.com/web/online/NEWS/TECHNOLOGIES-AWARDED-FOR-INNOVATION/1$2009

Productivity Survey: http://www.cpatechnologyadvisor.com/productivity/
SAS70: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAS_70
Hyper-V: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyper-V
Windows Deployment Services: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Deployment_Services
Tech2Go Episode # 20 will record on Thursday, August 14th at 10:00CDT on www.TalkShoe.com

 
Posted in Tech2Go on June 27th, 2008

Tech2Go - Live from AICPA TECH+

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Gregory L. Lafollette 
Gregory L. LaFollette CPA.CITP		 Brent Goodfellow 
Brent Goodfellow CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT		 Randy Johnston 
Randy Johnston

Tech2Go Show Notes
Episode 18
Recorded: June 10, 2008
Duration: [00:51:45] 47.3 MB

  • Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Special Guest: David Strom — www.strominator.com

Virtualization products:

Microsoft Home Server

Next recordings:

  • July 16, 2008; 11:00am EDT
 
Posted in Tech2Go on June 2nd, 2008

Tech2Go - Episode 17

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Intersection Live – Tech2Go – Episode # 17

“Workflow, workflow, workflow ….”
Recorded on May 28, 2008

Microsoft announced “mid-range” SBS called “Windows Essential Business Server”

Vendor programs for accountants: 
Microsoft

Here is the info on Action Pack renewal:
Renewing subscribers will need to pass an assessment beginning June 19, 2008 with a score of 70% or higher. A valid assessment is required every two years.After you have completed a training course, you will need to wait up to 48 hours before placing your MAPS order.  Any training assessments can take up to 48 hours to register on the Partner Learning Center (PLC) and verification must be received by the PLC before you can subscribe to MAPS:

  • Valid courses are located at https://partner.microsoft.com/mapstraining.  Courses that meet the assessment requirement for MAPS expire after two years. For more information on the training requirement and how to navigate within the Partner Learning Center, see “Assessment Requirement and the Partner Learning Center” within this Guide.
  • Please note it can take up to 48 hours before your course data will appear in the Partner Membership Center.

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/ServerSolutions/businessserver.mspx
Sage Software
Intuit

Workflow:
 XCM
Thomson Reuters – FirmFlow
AICPA TECH+ Conference
UMPCs
Fujitsu Whitebook
Sony Vaio UX Micro PC
ASUS eee
Acer
Samsung Q1 Ultra
Windows Server 2008 Tip: SMB 2.0 Self-healing NTFS is an automatic, background, replacement for CHKDSK.
Next recording – LIVE (no TalkShoe for this session!!) Episode # 18 at AICPA TECH+ in Las Vegas. Tuesday, June 10th – 2:00pm

Additional Notes & Resources Regarding MPAN & MAPS (Action Pack)
(Courtesy of Brian Tankersley, CPA.CITP [blog at: http://blog.bftcpa.com])
Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

 
Posted in Tech2Go on April 25th, 2008

Tech2Go Episode 16

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Recorded March 21, 2008
Voice mail for comments: 800-456-0864 ext 2106

Microsoft acquired desktop virtualization vendor Kidaro
Microsoft acquisitions
Kidaro
VMWare
XenSource
Softricity / SoftGrid
Toms Hardware

Microsoft Server 2008 Launch / Visual Studio 2008 / Sequel Server 2008
Hyper V

ADP Calculators / ADP Forms

Printers
LaserJet 4
American Consumer Institute

IRS Section 7216 discussion (Notes courtesy of Randy Johnston)
Guest: Steven Ladd, CEO of Copanion, Inc. makers of GruntWorx

The rule was put in force by the IRS on January 3, 2008 as the second link below will show. Comments to the IRS and Treasury Department are due by 4/7/2008.
Foreign outsourcing is not prohibited by the final regulations, which permit the disclosure of tax return information outside of the United States if the taxpayer consents to such disclosure. However, tax preparers who outsource (1040 series returns) to foreign countries will be required to:
• Obtain written consent from the tax payer in advance.
• Mask social security numbers on both the tax return software and source documents.
The second bullet is difficult at best in most document management systems and tax preparation software.

Some interpretations of the regulation allow no SS#’s to be used overseas, and others believe that redacted information is sufficient. The key difference in the regulation historically has been whether or not the people viewing the information were employees or not. Employees were excluded before, where most interpretations of the new regulation says employees are no longer exempt.

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/08-2.htm
http://apps.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=177075,00.html
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=151368,00.html

Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

 
Posted in Tech2Go on March 25th, 2008

Tech2Go Episode 15

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Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable discussion with Executive Editor Gregory L. LaFollette,CPA.CITP, and regular columnists Brent Goodfellow, Dave McClure and Randy Johnston.

These thought leaders tackle current technology issues impacting the tax and accounting profession.

Gregory L. Lafollette
Gregory L. LaFollette CPA.CITP		 Brent Goodfellow
Brent Goodfellow CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT		 Randy Johnston
Randy Johnston		 Dave McClure
Dave McClure

Tech2Go Show Notes
Episode 14
Recorded: March 13, 2008
Duration: 1:06:18 60.7 MB

  • Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

California Communication Association - www.calcomwebsite.com
Crossing the Chasm – Geoffrey Moore
The Economist - Of internet cafés and power cuts
Apple iPhone SDK
Microsoft Server 2008 Launch Week
Microsoft Hyper V
K2
HP 6720s / 6820s
Dell Latitude D530 / D630,  XPS,  Precision
Lenovo X300
Toshiba
Sony
Fujitsu
Intel VBI Program
Kidaro
Microsoft PowerPoint
Next recording:
March 20, 2008; 12:30pm EST

 
Posted in Tech2Go on February 22nd, 2008

Tech2Go - Episode 14

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Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable discussion with Executive Editor Gregory L. LaFollette,CPA.CITP, and regular columnists Brent Goodfellow, Dave McClure and Randy Johnston.

These thought leaders tackle current technology issues impacting the tax and accounting profession.

Gregory L. Lafollette
Gregory L. LaFollette CPA.CITP		 Brent Goodfellow
Brent Goodfellow CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT		 Randy Johnston
Randy Johnston		 Dave McClure
Dave McClure

Tech2Go Show Notes
Episode 14
Recorded: February 22, 2008
Duration: 1:18:07 73.3 MB

  • Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Tax season update — discussion of tax rebate calculations. What vendors are doing. Most are waiting for IRS software industry call scheduled later this week.

Guest: Jim Metzler, CPA.CITP VP of Small Firm Interests, AICPA former partner of Jennifer Wilson, Convergence Coaching

PCPS is a centerpiece of Jim’s responsibility.

Scanners:

TWAIN / ISIS interfaces

Financial Analysis Software:

2008 Server Topic of the Month:

SECURITY
Launch is February 28, 2008

Next recordings:

  • March 13, 2008; 3:00pm EST
  • March 20, 2008; 12:30pm EST
 
Posted in Tech2Go on January 30th, 2008

Tech2Go - Episode 13

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Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable discussion with Executive Editor Gregory L. LaFollette,CPA.CITP, and regular columnists Brent Goodfellow, Dave McClure and Randy Johnston.

These thought leaders tackle current technology issues impacting the tax and accounting profession.

Gregory L. Lafollette
Gregory L. LaFollette CPA.CITP
Brent Goodfellow
Brent Goodfellow CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT
Randy Johnston
Randy Johnston
Dave McClure
Dave McClure

Tech2Go Show Notes
Episode 13
Recorded January 24, 2008
Duration: [1:00:43]

  • Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
  • Questions or Comments?
    • 1-800-456-0864 x2106
 
Posted in Tech2Go on January 3rd, 2008

Tech2Go - Episode 12 - And Now We’re a YEAR Old!

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Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable discussion with Executive Editor Gregory L. LaFollette,

CPA.CITP, and regular columnists Brent Goodfellow, Dave McClure and Randy Johnston. These

thought leaders tackle current technology issues impacting the tax and accounting profession.

Gregory L. Lafollette
Gregory L. LaFollette CPA.CITP

Brent Goodfellow
Brent Goodfellow CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT

Randy Johnston
Randy Johnston

Dave McClure
Dave McClure

Tech2Go Show Notes
Episode 12 - And Now We’re a YEAR Old!
Recorded December 19, 2007
Duration: 1:04:02

  • Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
  • Microsoft Server 2008
    • Topic of the Month: Network Access Protection
  • Questions or Comments?
    • 1-800-456-0864 x2106
 
Posted in Tech2Go on November 28th, 2007

Tech2Go Episode 11 - Windows Server 2008, UPS and Surge Protection, Instant Messaging, and Gift Ideas

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Tech2Go is a fast-paced roundtable discussion with Executive Editor Gregory L. LaFollette, CPA.CITP, and regular columnists Brent Goodfellow, Dave McClure and Randy Johnston. These thought leaders tackle current technology issues impacting the tax and accounting profession. This month, the panel discusses Microsoft Windows Server 2008, UPS and Surge Protection, Instant Messaging, and Christmas tech gifts. [Running time is 1:03:41]

Gregory L. Lafollette
Gregory L. LaFollette CPA.CITP
Brent Goodfellow
Brent Goodfellow CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT
Randy Johnston
Randy Johnston
Dave McClure
Dave McClure

Tech2Go Show Notes
Episode 11 - December 2007
Recorded November 21, 2007
Duration: 1:11:01

  • Thanks to our Sponsor: ADP
    ADP - Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
  • CCH’s new SDK
    • CCH building a new SDK for building on CCH ProSystem fx platform
    • Allows extensive customization and tight integration
  • Review License Agreements
  • Instant Messaging
    • Protocols: MSN, ICQ, AIM, Yahoo!, Google Talk, etc.
    • Trillian and Pidgin can connect to multiple protocols at once
  • Questions or Comments?
    • 1-800-456-0864 x2106
 
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