A Guide to Going Paperless

Source: The CPA Journal

There are many reasons to go paperless, including helping the environment, improving efficiency and productivity, and enhancing the quality of client services. In addition, adopting paperless technology and other “green” practices can help a firm develop a reputation as environmentally conscious among clients and prospective employees.

This article describes how CPA firms of different sizes — from global firms to sole practitioners — are using and making the transition to paperless technology. Many firms — especially smaller ones — remain reluctant to make the switch. There are many reasons for this, including a general resistance to change and limited resources for redesigning business processes, acquiring equipment, and training employees. These obstacles are becoming less significant, however, as younger CPAs become partners or sole practitioners and as paperless applications become cheaper and more user-friendly.

For the complete article, read “CPA Firms Going Green — The Paperless Accountant” on page 66 of the November 2010 issue.

From The CPA Journal, A Publication of the New York State Society of CPAs, November 2010.