Data and information management

Business owners and their accountants can view several key metrics that affect financial health.

The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee is recommending ways for the Internal Revenue Service to combat tax fraud and identity theft with better cybersecurity.

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson said in a report Wednesday the Internal Revenue Service ran a generally successful filing season this year, but it needs to assign more employees to taxpayer service instead of enforcement.

It will now solely focus on its cloud software for automating small business bookkeeping and financial workflows.

The Internal Revenue Service, along with state tax agencies and the tax industry, is cautioning tax preparers to beware of a new phishing scheme revolving around emails claiming to be from a tax software education provider.

The number of victims of employment-related identity theft is far larger than previously estimated and the Internal Revenue Service’s processes aren’t able to keep up, according to a new report.

Few CFOs give themselves high marks for effectiveness, and only a small proportion have the necessary traits to qualify as finance leaders, according to a new report.

The AICPA has revamped its criteria for reporting on an organization's security risk management program. An independent validation might be the way to go.

Auditors are increasingly taking responsibility for fraud detection and cybersecurity at companies, whether they like it or not.

On the one hand, breaches and data theft are a risk – but on the other, they’re an opportunity for accountants. LBMC’s Mark Burnette talks about the AICPA’s new cybersecurity service offering, and the field as a whole.

As the Big Four invest heavily in the technology, accountants are advised to take note and understand how blockchain will change the profession.

The document automation software integrates with Xero and plans to add QBO soon.

The Internal Revenue Service has supplemented its online tax account tool with some new self-service features for taxpayers and their preparers.

The expense and payments solutions providers have improved their solutions' syncing capabilities with Intacct.

The Internal Revenue Service is making strides in assisting victims of tax-related identity theft more promptly and making fewer errors on cases, thanks to a more centralized approach, according to a new government report.

Thomson Reuters' Jon Baron and other experts forecast the latest trends for CPAs at the California Accounting Show

The app that allows users to “speak” their transactions into a ledger has upgraded its user interface and simplified sign up.

Company execs believe gaining Desktop users is a “stickier” way to retain clients who may later move to the cloud.

Audit firms in particular have the core strengths needed to help companies evaluate their security risk.

Three disruptive tools are bringing major changes to corporate tax departments.