The CPA Technology Advisor

Infobox Magazine
title = The CPA Technology Advisor

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editor = Gregory L. LaFollette, CPA.CITP, Executive Editor
frequency = 8 Issues per year
circulation = 50,000
category = Technology Magazine
company = Cygnus Business Media
firstdate = April 1991
country = United States
language =English
website = [http://www.cpatechadvisor.com www.cpatechadvisor.com]
issn = 1550-4743

"The CPA Technology Advisor" is a technology magazine for accounting and tax professionals. The magazine has eight print issues per year (Jan-Mar, Apr-May, Jun-Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec), geared around the annual workflow cycle of tax and accounting professionals. The magazine was founded in 1991 as "The CPA Software News"; the name change to "The CPA Technology Advisor" was implemented in 2004. The magazine is also printed for professional organizations under the titles "The NSA Technology Advisor" (for the National Association of Accountants), and "The CSEA Technology Advisor" (for the California Society of Enrolled Agents). The magazine is a part of Cygnus Business Media.

Overview

Along with its online portal [http://www.cpatechadvisor.com www.cpatechadvisor.com] , "The CPA Technology Advisor" is an independent technology information source for practicing public accountants and tax professionals, dedicated to providing them with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions regarding implementing various technologies in their practices.

Through in-depth reviews and comparisons of technology products and services, topical features and detailed due-diligence charts, "The CPA Technology Advisor" helps practicing public accountants and tax professionals explore, purchase and implement new technologies efficiently and productively. The magazine’s audited circulation of approximately 50,000 tax and accounting professionals look to it for its editorial independence and integrity.

The CPA Technology Advisor Magazine provides reviews of the latest technologies for practicing public accountants and tax professionals, along with feature articles and columns. Articles are written by leading accounting technology thought leaders, including Gregory L. LaFollette, CPA.CITP, a professional accountant for more than 25 years, former software company executive and technology consultant. His column "Final Thoughts" provides a high level overview of trends and issues shaping the profession from a technological perspective. Other regular columns include:

*Accountant Tech Talk (by Brent Goodfellow, CPA.CITP, MCSE, MST, MCT),
*The Bleeding Edge (by Dave McClure),
*Tricks & Tips (by Technology Editor Isaac M. O'Bannon),
*The e-Security Advisor (by David Cielak, CPA.CITP),
*From the Trenches (by Randy Johnston ),
*Better Technology for Better Clients (by Lisa Kianoff, CPA.CITP),
*Technology "IN" Practice (by Roman Kepczyk, CPA.CITP), and
*The QuickBooks Advisor (by Doug Sleeter).