Data and information management

We live in the digital age. But as accountants adopt new technology, they need to be aware of the corresponding rise in cyber threats — and the regulation surrounding them.

In the new book 'Data Leverage,' the authors explore how data partnerships can produce a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Threat Runner emulates an authentic malware infection on an organization’s network, exposing vulnerabilities in need of remediation without encrypting files and sensitive data.

In addition to AI, which has made its way onto many accounting tools of late, the platform features real-time collaboration, automated workflows, and big data analytics as well.

The firm has introduced a team of professional "good guy" hackers to show businesses just how embarrassing a breach can be — and how to prevent it.

You can look at the revenue recognition standard in one of two ways — a compliance burden, or an opportunity for finance leaders to emerge and change the game.

The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board has issued a proposed standard on audit evidence to update an older standard and include new technologies such as data analytics and blockchain.

Many audit teams are neglecting to implement new technologies that could reduce the time needed for SOX audit requirements.

The Institute of Management Accountants inked a deal with the Conselho Regional de Contabilidade do Estado de São Paulo.

Data drives an increasing number of business decisions in the digital age.

The merger is part of a growing trend of large accounting firms merging in non-CPAs, particularly in technology.

Randy Johnston of K2 Enterprises presents the lay of the technology landscape at the AICPA Engage conference.

Xero has appointed Hubdoc co-founder Jamie McDonald as executive general manager of product, accounting and global services

Susan Coffey discusses trust, value and opportunity in assurance at the 2019 AICPA Engage conference in Las Vegas.

Doc.It, which provides document management, workflow, document storage and web portal products for accounting firms, now offers DocuSign eSignature integration in the Doc.It Suite and Doc.It Connect portal products.

The Internal Revenue Service plans to end faxing of tax transcripts in June, and third-party mailing of tax returns and transcripts in July, to curb identity theft.

Following a week and a half of downtime after a security event, Cetrom has deployed AI as well as three additional new technologies to protect their clients.

The cloud hosting company was hit by a malicious virus and chose to shut all systems down to proactively prevent widespread data loss.

It's easier than ever for cybercriminals to gain access to a firm’s entire network. Can the good guys win this fight?

Don't wait for a breach to shore up your defenses -- and to help your clients protect themselves.