SPECIAL SECTION: Investment Planning Update - Technology - A NAPSTER FOR FINANCIAL DATA? A pilot project is exploring the feasibility and practicality of making XBRL-tagged financial data publicly available via the Internet. If the pilot succeeds -- And there is every reason to believe it will -- It could change the way such information is distributed.

TECHNOLOGY Q& A - A drop-down list to the rescue . Dispose of old computers . Add more colors to your background . Useful information . Did you know? . A better way . Excel shortcuts.

Zarowin, Stanley, (2006)

TECHNOLOGY - Rate Yourself in the Paperless Race - Surveys by the Association for Accounting Administrators show that CPA firms big and small are converting many different parts of their operations to paperless electronic processes. The pace of the changeover is mixed in some areas and quickening in others, but on average accountants are using more paperless methods to save time and money.

Zarowin, Stanley, (2006)

TECHNOLOGY - How Not to Hate Your Computer - You don't have to be a high-tech CPA to turn your computer into the most efficient office tool. This article lists low-cost, easy-to-implement steps to improve its operation.

Zarowin, Stanley, (2006)