Today on the Rules of Thumb blog from MoneyThumb we'd like to share three very important, free downloadable whitepapers from CPA Practice Advisor. Each of the following whitepapers covers changes that have occurred in the accounting industry as a result of Covid-19 and the new era of remote work.

Remote Work for Accounting Firms: The Ultimate Guide for a New Era

This free whitepaper does a great job of redefining how remote work has affected the accounting profession. Here is a description of what you can expect to learn from downloading and reading this ebook. Remote work is tough for any professional to manage by themselves—but when you’re a CPA and dealing with financial data, there are legal repercussions for not getting it right. That’s where this eBook comes in.

Learn the easiest method for staying compliant and secure while on the road, at home, or in the office using our new guide: Remote Work for Accounting Firms: The Ultimate Guide for a New Era    Author Roman Kepczyk, CPA.CITP, CGMA, shares the lessons he's learned after 25+ years of remote work, including:

• How to get advanced level threat protection for your firm
• Technologies to help remote or hybrid remote CPAs stay secure
• Preventing cyber-intrusion while traveling to clients’ offices

What clients want in 2021 and beyond - and how to find them

Accounting firms were already evolving before recent events. If anything, these events only pushed things into warp drive. Many firms that would have reached the finish line in their own time have found themselves being pushed from behind by new kinds of client demands. And this isn’t going to change.

To be better prepared for client demands, download this free guide to discover:

• The 7 things your clients want in 2021 and beyond
• How to differentiate yourself from the competition
• How to find (and keep!) clients

Businesses have always turned to their accountant in times of need, and recent times have tested this rule to its limit. Be better prepared for what your clients are looking for by downloading this guide today.

SOS: How to Enable a Distributed Workforce with the Cloud

The pandemic brought rapid change to CPA firms. Some struggled to handle remote working, new cybersecurity threats and changing technological needs. However, some handled the transition better thanks to the cloud. Now, many firms wonder what comes next in the “new normal.” They find themselves stuck between returning to the office and remaining remote. How can they ensure that they enter the post-pandemic era stronger than ever? Cetrom dove into the unique lessons CPA firms learned in 2020 and discussed how they can utilize the cloud to make a strong comeback in the new normal. Download this important whitepaper by following this link.

If you are an accountant who is now working remotely due to Covid-19 and haven't yet begun to use MoneyThumb's PDF financial file converters, this is the perfect time to take one of our versions for a free test drive. Our best-selling PDF financial file converters are a lifesaver for accountants who work from home.