Data and information management

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.

Industry accountants understand the reputational and material risks of a data breach, but they aren’t given enough of a say in security protocol.

The new offering strengthens the firm's cybersecurity capabilities.

The movement by major, established financial institutions could serve as a great way for accounting and audit professionals to get their feet wet on the technology.

Organizations are emphasizing hiring of technology employees in accounting and finance.

Accountants can gain access to the company’s software at a discount, improving margins on value-added services at their firm.

Wesley Bricker, chief accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Chief Accountant, told attendees at the Institute of Management Accountants’ annual conference in Indianapolis on Tuesday about the vital role he sees them playing in financial reporting.

Doc.It Explore and Doc.It Connect are the newest offerings from the document management and workflow software provider.

IT expert Donny Shimamoto and firm owner Dan Moore shared some tried-and-tested approaches to keep client data secure at the AICPA Engage conference.

The Go Beyond+ Disruption platform offers courses on human intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, blockchain and more.

The provider of expense tracking and bookkeeping automation has added features for accounting and bookkeeping partners.