Mobile technology

Accounting and business consulting firm Dean Dorton Allen Ford has launched the Dean Dorton accounting and financial outsourcing (AFO) for back office and accounting solutions.

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Danish accounting app/software company Billy has released its free, cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States.

Every year, Xero recognizes app, bookkeeping and accounting partners that have performed well the previous year. These are the 2016 award winners.

Bookkeeping software provider Receipt Bank has launched a new feature that connects multiple accounting apps together.

Revel Systems, an iPad Point of Sale management solution for brick-and-mortar stores, is launching salon and grocery vertical solutions that integrate with Intuit’s QuickBooks.

Panalitix, an online platform that provides members access to growth-enabling tools, is preparing to list on the Australian Securities Exchange.

The mobile game Pokémon Go has been grabbing the attention of young people ever since it was introduced last month, bringing together gamers in search of Pokémon characters, but could it also entice young employees and clients to the accounting firms that desperately need them?

Fundbox, a cash flow optimization tool for small businesses, has launched its iOS mobile app.

CohnReznick has opened a high-tech “Innovation Lab” in its New York office, providing clients with access to the latest visualization and collaboration technology where they can brainstorm with the firm on solutions to their business problems.

Sage has launched a chat bot for accounting in partnership with bot platform Gupshup.

The increasing popularity of ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft has vaulted them ahead of traditional taxi and car rental services on corporate expense reports, according to one expense management software vendor.

The biggest technology “annoyance” faced by accountants is keeping up with changing software, according to a recent survey, with security and risk management in second place.

Capital One’s Spark Business unit is offering some advice to accountants to help them and their small business clients get through the summertime lull and attract more customers.

Avalara will now integrate with both Stripe Connect and Stripe Relay.

P&N Tech, the technology subsidiary of Top 100 Firm Postlethwaite & Netterville, has released a new marketing and sales application for accountants and other professional services providers.

Thomson Reuters has released Checkpoint State Clear Comply, a software application designed to simplify the analysis of complex state compliance questions for multi-tier partnerships and S Corporations with a presence in multiple states.

Halfpricesoft.com now lets users of its ezAccounting software customize their checks, invoices and receipts with their company logo.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service has added a new Employer Shared Responsibility Provision Estimator online tool to help a business determine its potential liability under the Affordable Care Act for the employer mandate.

The Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday it will allow companies to voluntarily file structured financial statement data in a format known as Inline XBRL.