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Focus Features

Focus Features examines accounting-related issues through a series of articles delving deeper into each respective topic.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the ways people work across nearly every industry — including accounting. Take a look at these topics to see how AI is impacting the profession:
  • AI in accounting: A comprehensive guide for your CAS practice
    Provided by Financial Cents
  • Simplifying AI in the enterprise
    Provided by Dell Technologies
  • Beyond numbers: Can AI fully replace accountants?

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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the MNCPA is partnering with these experts to bring light to protecting your organizations and clients.
  • The dark side of artificial intelligence
    Provided by Tech Guru
  • Optimal cybersecurity protocols: A comprehensive guide for CPAs
    Provided by Practice Protect
  • Safeguarding financial professionals
    Provided by CHIPS
  • Strengthening data protection for you and your clients
    Provided by SharePoint Credit Union

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Automation

Automation

Automation is transforming how, when and where people accomplish their work. Take a look at these topics to see how the accounting profession is evolving:
  • Forget weak passwords and automate password security
    Provided by Practice Protect
  • How to leverage technology in times of instability
    Provided by Abdo
  • The compelling case for managed detection and response in CPA firms
    Provided by Dell Technologies
  • 4 benefits of mobile payment systems for CPAs
    Provided by CPACharge

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Cannabis

Adult-use cannabis was signed into law on May 30, 2023, by Gov. Tim Walz, with a legalization date of Aug. 1, 2023. Here are some topics covered in this series:
  • Addressing Minnesota's cannabis market complexities and opportunities
  • An excise exploration: Unpacking Minnesota’s cannabis taxation.
  • Legalized use of cannabis in Minnesota: What employers need to know.
  • 5 myths about cannabis and the accounting industry.

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Emerging Technologies

Accounting and technology experts highlight emerging technologies making the biggest impact in today's — and tomorrow's — landscape. Here are some of the topics covered in this series:
  • How cloud computing helps your firm stay ahead of competitors.
  • The growing importance of IoT security in the accounting industry.
  • Data analytics, KPI dashboards and CPAs.

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Interested in sponsoring a Focus Features series?
Contact Leslie Mueller, strategic partnership specialist, at lmueller@mncpa.org or 952-885-5520.

Possible topics:

  • Automation
  • Personal development
  • Leadership
  • Practice management
  • Succession
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Client management