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NOVEMBER Features
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| The
Online Job Hunt
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| By Michael J.
Rosencrantz
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The Internet is fast becoming a
valuable resource for job hunters and employers. Its ability
to quickly sift through vast numbers of positions and
candidates complements traditional job hunting techniques.
Doing the search completely online, however, does have
pitfalls that the job seeker should be aware of.(Article)
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| XML: Powering
the Web into the Twenty-First
Century
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| By Walter C.
Schmidt and Eric E. Cohen
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The exploding popularity of the
Internet would not have been possible without the simplicity and graphical ability
of HTML, the code behind web pages. HTML has its
limitations in terms of data handling and expandability; however,
this is where XML, Extensible Markup Language, really shines.
The new language promises to continue the we revolution into the next
millennium. (Article)
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| Linux
for Accountants
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By James R.
Maddox and Karl Putnam
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For anyone who's ever been
frustrated by a Windows PC, there is
an alternative. It's called Linux, and thanks to a pioneering open
source code model and tireless development by volunteer
programmers, this free operating system might just be ready to take
on Microsoft. Although Linux offers improved stability and performance, there is limited
number of applications available and a new interface to be
mastered. (Article)
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| The Internet into
the Next Millennium
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By L. Gary
Boomer
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What impact will
technology have on the CPA into the next millennium? Plenty, as
the Internet and related technologies transform the relationship between client and
CPA and redefine the flow of information. The benefits: moving up
the value chain while improving client service and the efficiency of the
entire financial system. (Article)
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| Building Your Write-up
Practice
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| By Gregory L. La Follette and Allen D.
Glasenapp
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Despite persistent predictions of its
demise, write-up services remain a valuable practice area for many
CPAs. By choosing the right write-up software program, practitioners can give clients everything they're
really looking for from consumer programs while strengthening
the relationship and remaining available for those problems only
a professional can solve. (Article)
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| New
Productivity Solutions for CPAs on the Go
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By Walter M.
Primoff
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CPAs that spend time on the road know that mobile
technology can increase their productivity and maximize their time.
Thanks to ever-improving technology, there are tools that provide
unparalleled portability and desktop functionality. The author reviews the state of the
art in laptop computers, palm-sized devices, and wireless technology. (Article)
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