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Adobe Releases Emergency Patch for Flash After Ransomware Attacks

Apr 09, 2016

For the second time in two months, Adobe has released an update to Flash that, if you're running Flash, is more than just a nice-to-have. The software maker urged the more than 1 billion users of Flash to update the product as quickly as possible ...

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What Intuit is Doing to Fight Tax Fraud for LA CPAs

Apr 05, 2016

Tax fraud is a huge problem for CPAs, as clients usually turn to their advisor when the IRS steps in. It’s incredibly important for a CPA to remain vigilant at all times during tax season in order to look out for potential problems; failure to ...

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How Dropbox Can Harm Your LA Investment Advisory Firm

Apr 04, 2016

Dropbox has become almost the de-facto standard in file sharing among the masses. It’s a wonderful file sharing resource allowing friends and family members to easily share photographs, files and videos, particularly when they’re too large to be ...

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The Advantages LA Distributors Gain by Moving To Office 365

Mar 24, 2016

There’s a lot to communicate and keep track of as a distributor, particularly in a city as busy as Los Angeles; from shipments to stocking levels, and ordering to managing staffing, to finances and business projections. So, wouldn’t it be simpler if ...

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How Filing With eSignatures Can Benefit Los Angeles CPAs

Mar 23, 2016

You’ll no doubt remember the good old days of printing a document, signing it, faxing it to your client or partner, asking them to sign it, and then faxing it back. Long-winded and a waste of paper in the best of times and an increased security risk ...

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7 of the Best Online Technology Resources For LA Investment Advisors

Mar 22, 2016

Not only has the Internet become an increasingly popular tool for anybody looking for assistance with their finances, there are a number of quality resources for RIA specific technology content available that can help a professional Investment ...

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5 Issues Underperforming Distributors Have With Technology

Mar 21, 2016

If there’s one thing you don’t want, it’s technology getting in the way of your warehouse staff’s ability to fulfil your orders efficiently and effectively. While often times your warehouse staff is siloed from your office staff, the technology ...

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3 Additions to Advent Axys that RIAs Should Know

Mar 08, 2016

Axys’ claim to fame is helping Investment Advisors to get more done during their day. Interestingly enough Axys, which is Advent’s leading portfolio management solution, recently introduced a number of upgrades with the intention of improving the ...

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Things Encryption Software Does That Make it Harder to Support a Workstation for LA RIAs

Mar 04, 2016

As an LA RIA, there’s pretty high chance you come face to face with sensitive data, personal details, and financial information on a daily basis. And as a RIA, it’s your obligation to protect the interest of not only your firm but also of your ...

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Remote Access Best Practices for LA CPAs

Feb 26, 2016

Remote access is becoming more and more common across a range of industries these days and can make operating your Los Angeles based accountancy firm more effective than ever before. However, as with many technological elements of business, threats ...

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5 Ways RIAs Can Wow Clients With Technology

Feb 25, 2016

As a service focused trusted advisor, there’s nothing quite like coming through and satisfying a client. Knowing that your skills and experience are helping them reach their financial investment objectives is a sure sign of a job well done. Imagine ...

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