The evolving internet presents a double-edged sword for CPA firms trying to create and maintain a strong brand. An oversaturated world of .com domains makes it difficult to find a simple, memorable domain but rising use and availability of new top-level domains (TLDs) has opened a new lane for progressive firms ready to stand out from the competition.
One of these new TLDs, the .cpa domain, is exclusive to licensed CPAs and CPA firms and presents a unique opportunity to mitigate firm risks and impart trust and security to clients while also offering multiple branding advantages.
Join our discussion to learn the latest internet trends and challenges specific to the accounting industry and how to successfully set your brand apart.
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CPA.com
Director, Operations
[email protected]
(212) 596-6230
Chris is a technology expert focused on the domain industry and internet security and helped launch .cpa domains. He has worked at various Silicon Valley technology companies in various IT roles and has been with CPA.com for over 20 years.
Ledgers & Legends, CPA
Principal Owner
(404) 941-0021
Belita is an MBA with 15+ years of experience in the private and public sectors. She has previously worked for multiple Fortune 500 departments, managing, and implementing industry best practices and strategies. She has also helped establish a multi-million-dollar entity in the U.S. before breaking off to begin her venture. Now, she's here to help you.
CPA.com was formed by the American Institute of CPAs. AICPA leadership knew the unprecedented pace of technological change required firms to adapt quickly and overcome the challenges of the partnership model to meet that goal. It charged CPA.com management with creating a business model, value proposition and infrastructure to help firms identify emerging trends and technologies and provide education, training and resources that would accelerate adoption.
CPA.com serves as a catalyst in the development of virtual CFO/controller services by firms and is now shifting its focus to similar innovations in tax and audit practices, with an emphasis on automation, artificial intelligence and the adoption of blockchain technology.