In 2008, Information Security Management is expected to continue to have a powerful influence over the businesses that accounting professionals work in, and interface with, according to the 19th Annual Top Technology Initiatives survey of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). For the sixth consecutive year, the survey identified Information Security as the technology initiative expected to have the greatest effect in the upcoming year.
2008 Top Technology Initiatives List
The complete Top Technology Initiatives list as voted on by CPAs, IT professionals, and others responsible for making or influencing technology decisions. The list includes initiatives 1-10 as well as 5 additional initiatives that IT decision makers should keep an eye on.
Top Technology Initiatives Infocast Series
These online presentations provide members with practical guidance and an opportunity to earn CPE while learning more about specific Top Technology Initiatives.
Top Technology Initiatives Podcasts
The Top Technology Initiatives Podcast Series features CPA and non-CPA technology experts discussing topics related to the Top Technology Initiatives list, and how these initiatives are likely to impact CPAs and the communities they serve.
2008 Top Technology Initiatives Master Toolkit
IT Section Member Only
The 2008 Top Technology Initiatives Master Toolkit is designed to help you explore these technologies, with immediate access to practical marketing and informational materials you can use to educate your clients, employer, and co-workers right away.
Top Technology Initiatives Companion Content Suites
IT Section Member Only
The Top Technology Initiatives Companion Content Suites consist of exclusive tools and resources intended to provide a drill-down perspective on issues related to specific initiatives from this year's list. By offering information and practical guidance these items can help you educate yourself, your co-workers, and your staff so that you can begin addressing the important technology issues facing your organization and the communities you serve.
2008 Top Technology Initiatives Interactive Flash Toolkit
IT Section Member Only
This interactive Flash Web site consolidates the components of the 2008 Master Toolkit and the existing Top Technology Initiatives content suites, and combines them with a stylish graphic interface that is intuitive, fun, and easy to use.
2008 Top Technology Initiatives Press Release
A PDF version of the official press release issued by the AICPA, announcing the Top Technology Initiatives for 2008.
2008 Top Technology Initiatives Complete Listing
This document contains a list of all 29 technology initiatives, along with their definitions, that were used in the 2008 survey voting process.
Acknowledgments
The AICPA would like to thank the Top Technology Initiatives Working Group for their involvement and participation on this project.
Top Technology Initiatives Archives
Review the results from previous years' surveys, and compare them to this year's list to see how the program has progressed and how the CPA's perspective on technology evolved over the years.