The accounting profession, long regarded as a meticulous and data-driven field, is undergoing a significant transformation.

Accounting practice management solution provider Canopy previewed three new products that are currently in beta testing, as well as announced new hires.

Plus, agentic AI as a cybersecurity threat, and seven other tech developments and how they'll impact your clients and your firm.

Most accounting tech companies pride themselves on making life easier for accountants, but why would accountants buy AI that could theoretically take their jobs?

Bloomberg Tax and Accounting released two new generative AI-driven features to aid users in tax research.

Internal auditors are taking on more responsibilities, leveraging generative AI for tasks such as audit planning and reporting, says a new IIA report

Accounting automation solutions provider Digits released its Autonomous Digital Ledger solution, intended to directly challenge competitors such as QuickBooks.

Excellence in artificial intelligence is going to be a key differentiator for accounting firms in the near future.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way businesses manage lease portfolios, bringing automation, accuracy and strategic insights to lease accounting.

Panelists at today's Schellmancon event said that last year saw a great increase in AI oversight, governance and regulation, and that this trend will likely not only continue but accelerate this year.

Plus, Xero debuts "reconcile period" feature; EisnerAmper appoints David Frigeri as chief artificial intelligence officer; and other accounting tech news.

For tax professionals considering AI-powered solutions, accuracy, integration and industry specificity are critical factors to evaluate to enhance workflows.

During its Intapp Amplify event, Intapp announced new artificial intelligence-driven improvements to Intapp's Time, Walls and Assist products.

Plus, KSM launches IT services advisory; Expensify announces Expensify Travel; and other accounting tech news and updates.

Intapp DealCloud Activator, an AI-driven solution with a social media-like interface, uses behavioral "nudges" to guide business development behavior.

insightsoftware announced the launch of its new AI-powered Lineos bot, integrated across its product suite to simplify workflows and provide data-driven insights.

Emburse announced new AI capacities across its entire product suite, under the name of Emburse AI.

Agentic AI represents more than mere automation. It's a paradigm shift that elevates the role of accountants from transactional operators to strategic advisors.

To make artificial intelligence worthwhile as an accounting tool, companies must find ways to balance gains in efficiency with the ethical risks it presents.

Plus, Lili announces international payment solution; Foxit debuts new versions of desktop, PDF conversion products; and other accounting tech updates.