by JR Bareis | Jun 30, 2026 | Macomb IL Accounting CPA
I grew up outside Hull, Illinois, on a farm. Long before I started working in technology, I learned lessons there that still guide how I think about business IT today. Those lessons apply especially well to accounting firms, CPA practices, tax professionals,...
by JR Bareis | Jun 23, 2026 | Macomb IL Accounting CPA
Most accounting firms treat outdated technology like an old calculator that still has a few good buttons left. You know it should probably be replaced, but it still technically works, so you keep using it through one more payroll run, one more client meeting, or one...
by JR Bareis | Jun 16, 2026 | Macomb IL Accounting CPA
Most technology problems inside an accounting firm do not start as emergencies.They start as little annoyances.A workstation runs slower than normal.A Microsoft 365 warning pops up.A backup notification fails.A tax software update gets postponed because everyone is...
by JR Bareis | Jun 9, 2026 | Macomb IL Accounting CPA
Every year around late June, we get the longest day of the year. More daylight.More usable hours.More time… at least in theory. But most accounting firms, CPA practices, tax professionals, bookkeepers, payroll providers, and financial service organizations do not...
by JR Bareis | Jun 2, 2026 | Macomb IL Accounting CPA
Tax season changes everything. Client emails stack up. Payroll questions come in. Financial statements need reviewed. Bookkeeping files need cleaned up. Staff are working late, answering phones, checking Microsoft 365 from home, and trying to keep every deadline...
by JR Bareis | May 26, 2026 | Macomb IL Accounting CPA
While you are closing out payroll, wrapping up extensions, or trying to get out of the office before a long weekend, someone else may be getting started. They have been planning for this. They know which accounting firms will be running with limited staff. They know...
