Green Information Technology

Firm Overview:

Accountants LLP is a global tax practice that focuses on all areas of tax. More specifically. specialties in sales and use, state and local, international, property, and federal tax. Accountants LLP is well around the world with a client base over five continents. With over 20,000 employees, the partnership is well sustained and continues to acquire large clients. Accountants LLP thrives on competitive advantage with its information systems and always looks to improve. The partnership always looks to stay ahead of the curve from a technology perspective to keep their strategy as the number one priority. With many software clients it is important to show them that the partnership is innovative as well when on engagements.

Current IT Strategy:

The current IT environment within the public firm is a sophisticate one, as there are over 500 computers running off of a multiple server network in the 7 story metropolis building. The computer run off the newest Windows OS, and are equipped with dual monitors for tax specialists and their review process. Along with this are 10 state of the art video conference rooms with sound sensitive microphones and tweeters draping down from the ceiling. These technological resources make business and client service more efficient in getting work done. The tax information is stored on the share rooms which let junior and senior level employees make changes and save hard drive space with a web based interface. The only issue is that transition to completely eliminate the paper trail as tax returns and workpapers are always around the office. At the bare minimum the goal is electronically convert all returns to PDF files within the share rooms for all historical data.

Current Green Focus:

Currently, Accountants LLP is a bit scarce in launching green initiatives within the firm. More specifically green initiatives within the IT realm are lacking, and Accountants LLP has made a point to make it a priority. The general consensus around the office is that there are many busy and fast-paced employees with enough on their schedule. With feedback surveys and inquiries, most sought out to develop some green IT controls to get “green” throughout the firm. The firm has been looking to do some different things with their firm and input new fresh ideas. The green IT initiatives would be something the whole firm would show interest in as the strategy of the LLP is to stay current with new technologies and maintain fresh and new thinking within the practice.

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