Data and information management

Every IT audit can be a new snowflake of chaos with few repeatable processes, multiple systems of record and totally siloed audit trails of log files and records.

Less than a month into the year, uncertainty, consumer-friendly business software and integrated planning trends are already playing out. How will finance leaders adapt and adopt?

Firms are spending top dollar of late on security training for their staff, which is a good idea considering most security breaches are the result of social engineering.

Chicago-based firm Grant Thornton LLP has introduced a new product, LeaseCom Analytics, which uses analytics and machine-learning capabilities to automatically provide a full picture of a company’s lease portfolio.

The 6th Annual Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey is now open and has begun gathering responses.

It should come as no surprise to learn that cybercrime is on track to cost the global economy more than $600 billion in 2018.

The growth comes at an important time for the company, which provides online, Excel-based financial planning and analytics software.

What exactly is driving digital transformation initiatives now underway at virtually every Fortune 500 company and how can the finance team leverage them?

DHG is adding a Fort Worth, Texas-based consulting firm that specializes in data analytics for health care businesses.

Phishing and the season’s latest scams; FBAR whistleblowing returns; best sales-tax questions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The familiar format is still ubiquitous in the profession. Here are some ways accountants can use the technology to its full capability.

The defendant is accused of selling stolen information to the German tax authorities.

Is your firm agile enough for today’s super competitive environment?

The Institute of Management Accountants is making changes to its Certified Management Accountant exam.

The teamwork with state and industry leaders helps reduce tax-related identity theft.

Building a cohesive suite of apps for your accounting practice can save a lot of time and automate much of an office’s workflow.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released a report on the results of this past filing season.

The IRS is warning practitioners that a range of frauds are on the rise, and may only increase as filing season approaches.

Three ways a document management system can support a retention policy.

Host Analytics, a provider of enterprise performance management systems, is being acquired by the private equity firm Vector Capital for an undisclosed sum.