By Charles Hall | Technology
Do you ever need to convert Word or Excel files on your desktop into a PDF? Below I show you how to convert your Excel or Word documents to a PDF in just a few steps. I do so using Adobe Acrobat DC.
Now, see how to convert and combine multiple Word and Excel files into one PDF.
By Charles Hall | Technology
Are you wondering how to convert scanned scanned images into readable text?
Some scanned documents (PDFs) aren’t searchable until optical character recognition (OCR) is applied.
In the video below, I show you how to convert a scanned document (PDF) into searchable text using OCR. But why would you do this?
Suppose you use your local scanner to scan a 100-page debt agreement. You do so because you desire to electronically search for the words “covenants” and “debt ratio.” Once you create the PDF, you hit “control F,” so you can search the document. But you get a message saying the document is not readable. What should you do? Convert the scanned pages to readable text using OCR. Then you can search for whatever words or phrases you wish.
Once the scanned document is readable, use “control F” to activate the search box in Adobe Acrobat. Then enter the words you are looking for. This is so much easier than reading 100 pages and still not finding the information you desire.
Watch the video below to learn how to convert scanned images into readable text.
By Charles Hall | Technology
Do you ever need to convert and combine Word and Excel files into one PDF? With Adobe Acrobat DC you can do so. Here is a video demonstrating how you can convert different types of documents into one PDF.
By Charles Hall | Technology
I’m always curious about what another golfer has in his or her bag. 60-degree wedge? Belly Putter? Callaway driver? You can tell a lot about a golfer by what he carries.
The same is true with, “what’s on a CPA’s computer desktop?” Our desktops say a great deal about how we think and get things done.
So, in the interest of sharing, here are some things on my desktop. Hopefully, you’ll see some ideas that you can use.
1. Checkpoint Tools for PPC.
With one click I can see all of the practice aids I’ve subscribed to, things like:
I also have access to PPC’s Interactive Disclosure Libraries. I use this to find sample note disclosures.
2. The peer review general audit engagement checklist.
With one click, I can see what the AICPA peer review checklist says about work papers. (There are many more peer review checklists, but this one provides a generic quick look.)
3. The most recent PPC disclosure checklist.
The checklist provides me with quick answers to disclosure questions.
4. TValue Link.
Need a loan amortization? It’s one click away.
5. Scansnap Organizer Link.
I keep a Fujitsu iX500 ScanSnap scanner on the corner of my desk. When paper arrives, I scan it and file it.
6. Link to Excel (in Windows toolbar).
One click to spreadsheets.
7. Link to Word (in Windows toolbar).
One click to documents.
8. Snipping Tool (accessed with Windows Start button)
I use the Windows snipping tool to capture anything on my screen quickly.
9. Link to Adobe Acrobat (in Windows toolbar).
How can one live without Adobe Acrobat? Scan and annotate your documents.
10. Link to Judy’s Tenkey (in Windows toolbar).
One click to my electronic adding machine.
11. Link to Evernote (in Windows toolbar).
One click to my personal digital library.
12. Link to Firefox (in Windows toolbar).
Yes, I’m a Firefox fan (I like it better than Explorer).
13. ShareFile icon (in Windows toolbar).
One click to secure file sharing.
14. Zoom icon (in Windows toolbar).
One click to conferencing software.
Finally, let me recommend Fences (by Stardock) for Windows-based systems. It allows you to group your desktop icons into one area of your screen (e.g., Research).
That’s what’s on my desktop. What about yours?
By Charles Hall | Technology
Are you looking for technology tips for accountants? Here are ten tips that will make you more productive.
Here are my top ten technology tips in no certain order (with links to prior blog posts).
Those are my ideas. What are yours?
Also, here are Eight Ways to Increase Your Efficiency and Productivity as a CPA.