Data and information management

One crucial requirement is an indisputable audit trail that satisfies the evidence requirements of even the most scrutinizing auditor.

The private debt collection agencies that have contracted with the Internal Revenue Service to help collect overdue tax receivables have some security vulnerabilities, according to a new government report.

BlueVine attracts investment from Microsoft, and DocuWare shows promising growth.

The deal, valued at $1.55 billion, will create a broader enterprise solution that covers finance to HR.

Cloud accounting software maker Xero has acquired Hubdoc, a data capture solution popular with Xero users.

Tax pros remain a major target of sophisticated hackers.

Technological advancements have driven some big changes in how most accounting practices across the world operate, and unlock accountants’ potential as advisors.

One of the key changes introduced by the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation relates to the issue of consent.

The Internal Revenue Service needs to strengthen its taxpayer authentication efforts to combat identity theft, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

Bill.com introduces International Business Payments, and DocuWare upgrades information management forms.

Three firm leaders shared their challenges and the new trends they are facing.

The IRS offers a number of tips for protecting client data

Companies that refer to trade secrets in their Form 10-K annual reports are at greater risk of cyberattacks from criminals who are intent on uncovering them, according to a team of accounting researchers.

KPMG is partnering with analytics provider SAS on helping banks make the transition to the current expected credit loss, or CECL, accounting standard that begins to take effect in January 2020.

SWC provides technology solutions to midsized businesses in the Midwest United States.

The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging practitioners to secure their client data.

An advisory committee report worries the IRS will focus more on tax reform than on cybersecurity.

The web application automates assessment and provides on-demand reports.

The technology will be part of the firm’s risk advisory services practice.

Accounting firms often hear about the promise of data analytics and leveraging “big data” to drill down for insights to help their business clients.