by JR Bareis | Jul 21, 2026 | Quincy Accounting CPA
On the surface, everything can look calm.That is what makes Shark Week interesting every year. The danger is not what you see on top of the water. It is what is already moving underneath.Cybercriminals work the same way.For accounting firms, CPA practices, tax...
by JR Bareis | Jul 14, 2026 | Quincy Accounting CPA
Your accounting firm has not stood still since January. Your systems have not either. You have added people. You have changed roles. You have brought in new tools. You have made quick decisions to get through tax season, payroll deadlines, monthly closes, client...
by JR Bareis | Jul 7, 2026 | Quincy Accounting CPA
If you only hear from your IT provider when something breaks, when tax season is already on fire, or when it is time to renew a contract, you are not getting enough value. Technology is not a one time setup. Your staff changes. Your tax software changes. Your...
by JR Bareis | Jun 30, 2026 | Quincy Accounting CPA
I grew up outside Hull, Illinois, on a farm. Long before I owned an IT company, I learned lessons that still shape how I look at technology, business, and the way local firms serve their clients. On a farm, equipment is not a luxury. It is what keeps the whole...
by JR Bareis | Jun 23, 2026 | Quincy Accounting CPA
Most people treat outdated technology like an old sock with a hole in it.You know it should probably be replaced, but it still technically works, so you keep using it a little longer than you should.Accounting firms do the exact same thing with technology.A...
by JR Bareis | Jun 16, 2026 | Quincy Accounting CPA
Most technology problems in an accounting firm do not start as emergencies. They start as little annoyances. A workstation runs slower than normal.A warning message pops up in your tax software.A backup notification fails.An update gets postponed for another week...
