Digital CPAs are emerging. Here is an overview of all you need to know about Digital CPAs and their technology.

1. Digital CPA:
What You Need To
Know

2. "Digital" is a buzzword.
While it's still emerging, it has started
impacting almost every professions.
And, accounting is not untouched.

3. Accounting professionals and
CPAs have started adopting the
latest technologies to be
competitive, innovative and
improve work efficiency to
become “Digital”.

4. Digital CPAs:
Who Are They?
So when you hear this term, what comes to your mind?
A digital CPA is a CPA who uses
technology such as cloud, mobile, and
other means to attract clients and
enhance their business services. The
Digital CPA term was first coined by the
AICPA.

5. Characterstics of a
Digital CPA
1. Harness the power of
technology such as
mobile and cloud
computing
2. Make use of Social
Media
3. Available anytime,
anywhere
4. Establish
communication and
collaboration

6. What Technology
They Use?

7. 1. Cloud Technology
Cloud technology, aka cloud
computing allows you to access
your data and applications
anytime, anywhere over the
Internet. There is no need for the
physical setup to install and run
applications.
Digital CPAs perform accounting
tasks over the cloud. They store
and access their accounting
data and application on the
cloud and enjoy the benefits of
remote accessibility, better
collaboration and real-time
updates.

8. 2. Mobile Technology
Mobile is one of the hottest
trends in the technology
sector. It allows you to operate
your business within a
handheld devices such as
smartphone, tablets, etc. with
mobile apps and let you be in
touch with your team
members or customers when
you are away from the office.
Digital CPAs are mobile. They
use mobile devices and
application for immediate
access to the data, to
communicate to the clients
and to be available 24x7.

9. 3. Social Media
Social media such as
facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc.
allows people to connect with
their friends, family and like-
minded people. Businesses use
this technology to connect
with their clients and prospects
for building relationships and
promote their business.
Digital CPAs use social
channels to utilize their
business, showcase their
expertise, market their business
and to increase their digital
exposure.

10. 4. Communication Technology
Using technology in
communication is becoming
the norm, and part of our lives.
Technologies such as IM, audio
and video conferencing, e-
mail, e-faxes and social media
are changing the way we
communicate.
Digital CPAs make use of
effective communication tools
and techniques to foster a
good working relationship with
team members, clients and
partners to improve morale
and efficiency.

11. To be progressive, innovative &
competitive you need to be a
digital CPA. It's not only a need for
you or your CPA firm but also for
your clients.
It is what your clients are looking
for!

12. Are you a
Digital
CPA?

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15. References:
What is a ‘Digital CPA’? - AICPA
Top 5 Technologies that will Help a CPA Go Digital
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