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Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Accounting Firms
Accounting and CPA firms need cybersecurity awareness training to protect their valuable data and reputation. In our previous blog, Why Accounting Firms Need Cybersecurity Awareness Training and Testing, we covered the value of continual IT security education and...
5 Advanced Excel Functions You Should Know
Excel is helpful for payroll analysis by leveraging powerful functions like SUM, SUBTOTAL, SUMIF, COUNTIF, and XLOOKUP. These formulas can help you analyze employee payroll data efficiently, even if you're starting from scratch or managing a simple spreadsheet. ...
Quick Financial Forecasting in Excel
Forecasting is a critical aspect of financial planning and analysis, enabling businesses to anticipate future trends based on historical data. Excel's built-in forecasting tools make this process more accessible and efficient. What is the Forecast Sheet Feature? ...
The Power of CIO Consultants: Transforming Businesses Through IT
In an era where technology is the driving force behind almost every aspect of business, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) have become pivotal figures in organizations across the globe. The Power of CIO Consultants The Role of a CIO CIOs play a crucial role in...
The Business Technology Audit Guide
Technology plays a pivotal role in driving growth and success. From cloud computing and data analytics to cybersecurity and digital marketing, businesses rely heavily on various technologies to stay competitive. However, it's essential to ensure that these...
How AI Will Change Business
Artificial Intelligence stands out as a force that is reshaping the way we work and redefining the relevance and value of certain skills. Is AI Going to Drive Change? As I’m sure you’ve already anticipated, and have already seen, yes, AI will drive change. AI...
Starting Your Business’s AI Journey
AI has emerged as a game-changer for businesses. Leveraging AI can enhance productivity, streamline operations, and boost profitability. However, embarking on an AI journey requires a thoughtful approach. Starting Your Business's AI Journey Source of Truth: The...
2024 Cyber Threat Update | Your Business Will Be Breached
The short story on cybercrime is that it is getting worse – it is not a matter of if, but when your business will get breached. The good news is that you have control over what happens to your business when you get attacked. If you take security seriously and plan for...
10 Steps to Start Your SOC 2 Compliance Journey
Data security and privacy have become vital concerns for businesses and their customers. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based services and third-party vendors to handle sensitive data, ensuring the protection of this information has become a top...
Safeguarding Your Business: The Power of Third-Party Security Audits
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and data breaches can have severe financial and reputational consequences. To mitigate these risks and ensure the security of your operations, third-party security audits have emerged as a powerful tool. Safeguarding Your...
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How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel
Utilizing charts and maps in Microsoft Excel can enhance data visualization and analysis, making complex information more accessible and actionable for users. How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel Create Charts To create a professional-looking chart that displays the...
How to Use Tables in Excel
To make managing and analyzing a group of related data easier, you can turn a range of cells into tables in Excel (previously known as an Excel list). How to Use Tables in Excel Using Excel Tables A table typically contains related data in a series of worksheet...
How To Use Flash Fill in Excel
Flash Fill is like a data assistant that finishes your work for you. As soon as it detects what you want to do, Flash Fill enters the rest of your data in one fell swoop, following the pattern it recognizes in your data. How To Use Flash Fill in Excel Here’s an...
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How to Share Your Screen in Microsoft Teams
Remote collaboration has become as essential as coffee in our work lives. Microsoft Teams, a powerful communication and collaboration platform has emerged as a go-to solution for organizations. Among its many features, screen sharing stands out as a valuable tool for...
How to Recall an Email in Microsoft Outlook
We've all experienced that sinking feeling when you realize you’ve made a mistake in an email after hitting send or accidentally sending it to the wrong person. Luckily, Microsoft Outlook offers a valuable solution known as the "Recall" feature. This feature allows...
How To Set Up Out of Office Replies in Microsoft Outlook
When you're out of the office, it's important to set up Out of Office replies in Microsoft Outlook to let others know about your time off, provide alternative contacts, and set response time expectations. In this blog post, we'll show you how to set up Out of Office...
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The Latest Wave of Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI-powered productivity with its latest updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot. With over 150 new features and 700+ product updates this year, Microsoft has been focused on addressing the challenges many of us face in our daily...
5 Advanced Excel Functions You Should Know
Excel is helpful for payroll analysis by leveraging powerful functions like SUM, SUBTOTAL, SUMIF, COUNTIF, and XLOOKUP. These formulas can help you analyze employee payroll data efficiently, even if you're starting from scratch or managing a simple spreadsheet. ...
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How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel
Utilizing charts and maps in Microsoft Excel can enhance data visualization and analysis, making complex information more accessible and actionable for users. How to Use Charts and Maps in Excel Create Charts To create a professional-looking chart that displays the...
How to Use Tables in Excel
To make managing and analyzing a group of related data easier, you can turn a range of cells into tables in Excel (previously known as an Excel list). How to Use Tables in Excel Using Excel Tables A table typically contains related data in a series of worksheet...
How To Use Flash Fill in Excel
Flash Fill is like a data assistant that finishes your work for you. As soon as it detects what you want to do, Flash Fill enters the rest of your data in one fell swoop, following the pattern it recognizes in your data. How To Use Flash Fill in Excel Here’s an...