Data and information management

BDO USA LLP has united several of its technology consulting practices under a new BDO Digital business.

Technology such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and robotic process automation will be playing a greater role in the accounting profession this year, according to a recent report from the Institute of Management Accountants.

Accountants are left disgruntled with a lack of information.

Sometimes it can feel like now, it’s up to the client to do their part so you can do your job. In many ways, you’re right.

Strong cybersecurity and employee training are crucial to preventing phishing attacks.

The money is earmarked to extend the company’s product suite and expand in Europe, Australia and North America.

The Seattle-based Top 20 Firm issued a notice of a data security incident that it detected in October exposing the names and Social Security numbers of some of its clients.

Business leaders will be contending with ongoing economic uncertainty and unknown future regulatory changes, along with accounting and tax changes, that could have an impact on their ability to effectively compete and achieve their financial targets in 2020 and beyond, according to a recent report.

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission has teamed up with Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory on publishing new guidance on managing cyber risks in a digital age.

If you’ve noticed less talk about blockchain this year from technology product makers, that’s on purpose: Companies have realized big promises without flashy results makes consumers suspicious.

The platform integrates with QuickBooks Online, Lacerte Tax, and Dropbox.

The data engineering company has released an online document analytics platform that can convert documents to data points, including visualizations.

Technologies like AI can help firms take their client onboarding to the next level.

CPAs are in a great position to benefit from a heightened need for certainty in the future, says the AICPA’s Barry Melancon.

As part of this year’s Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, “What one thing would you recommend accountants do to prepare for the future?”

The partnership goes beyond typical value-added resellers, with BDO providing the advisory and consultation piece, while leveraging Acumatica’s more than 350 resellers to implement the software when needed.

The agency's number of investigations in 2019 continued a general downward trend over the last few years, according to CI's 100th annual report.

Preparations for you and your clients to make before Dec. 31

The tax automation software provider will use funding from Bregal Sagemount to enhance its products including 1040Scan and TaxCaddy.

Payment app Veem now offers locked exchange rates, which means businesses can budget for a payment in a foreign currency knowing the exact exchange rate for up to 92 days in advance.