- The FPA Blog -
Valuable Technology Insights
for Los Angeles Businesses

Blog Topics

How Accounting Firms Can Improve Client Data Protection

Jan 29, 2018

I need not remind you that your clients look to you, as their Los Angeles certified public accountant (CPA), to safeguard their information and financial data. Implementing comprehensive client data protection policies, procedures, and security ...

Read More
Share:
network security for CPA

6 Tips for Improving Network Security for LA CPAs

Jan 13, 2018

Protecting sensitive financial data and tight network security often go hand-in-hand for any Los Angeles certified public accountant (CPA). Establishing a strong corporate computer network defense involves an arsenal of network security tools that ...

Read More
Share:
CPA technology.jpeg

The 7 Habits of Highly Successful LA CPA Firms

Dec 19, 2017

If you’re a certified public accountant (CPA) in Los Angeles and are looking for ways to improve your firm, I have put together some advice and examples of what some highly successful CPA firms are doing. After all, there are reasons why they’re ...

Read More
Share:
CPA Technology.jpeg

Top Accounting Technology Trends for CPA Firms in LA

Dec 12, 2017

A new era of data delivery and storage has been ushered in by growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery platforms, or cloud-based systems. SaaS provides accounting firms, as well as other businesses, with accessibility and location flexibility ...

Read More
Share:
3 Key Components for Effective Security Audits for LA CPAs.jpeg

3 Key Components for Effective Security Audits for LA CPAs

Dec 11, 2017

Accountants, listen up: In a time when identity theft, DDoS attacks and digital hacks are rapidly increasing, it is important for any certified public accountants (CPAs) to know the health of their computer systems and security policies. Any ...

Read More
Share:
The 5 Top Tax Research Systems for LA CPAs

The 5 Top Tax Research Systems for LA CPAs

Oct 17, 2016

Regardless of the number of years you’ve spent working in Los Angeles as a CPA, there’s a good chance that you still come across terms or clauses that you’re unfamiliar with. Not only is the tax system complicated, but on top of that it’s always ...

Read More
Share:

Expense Management Apps LA CPAs Can Recommend to Their Clients

Oct 13, 2016

When it comes to being a Los Angeles based Certified Public Accountant, there are a number of areas you’re looked upon as the financial expert for your clients. At the same time, there are often opportunities to advise a client on how best to help ...

Read More
Share:
The_Top_5_IT_Mistakes_LA_CPAs_Cant_Afford_to_Make

The Top 5 IT Mistakes LA CPAs Can’t Afford to Make

Jul 27, 2016

As a practicing CPA in Los Angeles, you’re no doubt aware of how integral IT has become to your role. Long gone are the days of paper spreadsheets. You use the latest and greatest software, while billing and invoicing are also handled ...

Read More
Share:
The_Top_5_Must-Haves_in_a_BYOD_AUP_for_LA_CPAs

The Top 5 Must-Haves in a BYOD AUP for LA CPAs

Jul 04, 2016

Thanks to the increasing popularity of smartphones and tablets (as well as laptop computers), the ways in which we work and use technology have changed exponentially. These days, very few CPAs have to be tied to their desk in order to get things ...

Read More
Share:
The Top 5 Time and Billing Systems For LA CPAs

The Top 5 Time and Billing Systems For LA CPAs

Jun 30, 2016

As a busy CPA in Los Angeles you know that your time is as precious as your ability organize your paperwork. Not only are you responsible for all of your clients’ accounts, but for your own too. And such organization doesn’t happen on its own. While ...

Read More
Share:
7 Considerations for LA CPAs to Make Before Moving to the Cloud

7 Considerations for LA CPAs to Make Before Moving to the Cloud

May 27, 2016

Like all Certified Public Accountants, whether they’re located in Los Angeles or not, you no doubt spend much of your time sifting through your clients’ documents, advising them on aspects of their finances, and preparing tax returns. Do you ever ...

Read More
Share: