Kiara Williams

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Kiara Williams

Where to begin with this bio—My enthusiasm for LEGO kits? The collection of semi-complete art projects stacked in my office? Or how about my love of all things Harry Potter? Well, in a nutshell, that's me.

But while building, crafting and learning about witchcraft and wizardry ultimately create my off-hour hobby carousel, I dedicate work time to writing for Rightworks and the accounting profession. My ultimate goal? Produce quality content (for the profession supporting us all) that does more than inform—it entertains.

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Check out these top-rated reads that accounting and finance professionals are finding the most useful and entertaining.

The labor shortage. Cybersecurity risks overseas. Wall Street Journal articles about smaller firms “offshoring jobs as…accountants leave the profession in droves.” Yikes. You may be about to enter one of…

Firms don’t often see disasters coming  What would happen to your business operations if the power went out? Would you be able to move elsewhere and continue to run your…

I’ve been following accounting-and-tax-specific Instagram accounts for a few years, and I’ve got to say—you’re all hilarious! You post some pretty funny accounting memes too. Over time, I’ve come across…

These days, cyber attacks can be initiated via click, open, or even by pressing “play.” How is anyone supposed to stay safe? Get our cybersecurity tips and start protecting your business today.

Maybe you’ve been getting by “just fine” with how you’re currently running QuickBooks Desktop. But what if you could unlock new capabilities that help you save time and manage your…

The Dark Web—What is It? The deep, dark web—what is it? What’s it used for? How does information end up there? And what should you do if your information is…

Tax season 2022 is upon us. In this blog post, we’re sharing news and information about security and privacy concerns straight from the IRS. Maintain your security through tax season and beyond with these tips.

Whether or not you struggle with tackling jobs as it comes in—all of us could benefit from a work productivity tip or two. Join me for another light-hearted look at common procrastination habits and how to overcome them with productivity tips (that actually work.)

Hackers don’t care how busy you are or if you work for a smaller-sized business. Actually, busy, typically-defenseless users are the exact cyber-hack victims they look for. Keep your data and information secure and avoid their cyber attack tricks with these five tips.

This article shares the key differences between accountants and CPAs. By the end, you’ll understand the basics of what it takes to become a CPA or accountant in order to make an informed decision about which will work best for your business.

We’ve collected our top CAS-related articles from 2021 to help firms navigate the client accounting and advisory path. Read on to get all of the information you need to ensure advisory services offers will be lasting, long-term successes at your firm.