Analytics

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy have set up a working group to explore possible changes in how CPAs are licensed and the kinds of skills needed for the license.

New research finds that national and regional firms are catching up to the New York giants in terms of technology adoption and deployment in audits.

Technology is helping special agents root out tax fraud and evasion, despite a declining workforce.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is planning extensive changes in how it inspects firms and interacts with financial statement preparers.

The main message from the mainstage at Thomson Reuters' user conference was accountants are here to stay.

This move is in step with a recent anticipatory push from the profession to stay ahead of how technology is changing audit.

Kyriba, which makes cloud treasury and financial management solutions, has released Business Intelligence (BI), a new software module fully integrated with its existing financial management platform.

New business analysis tools from Salesforce have been added to the latest version of the cloud-based accounting software.

The Top 100 Firm has picked the Integrated Audit Approach system to service clients in its 26 offices.

Great opportunities await accountants in analysis, forecasting and advisory.

The changes to the financial statement audit will be shaped by four factors: technology, methodology, standards and skills.

The IMA's Jeff Thomson discusses generational issues in accounting and how they’re learning to use advanced technologies

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

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

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

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.

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.

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