Chris Gaetano is the technology editor for Accounting Today. He brings with him more than a decade of experience covering the accounting profession as part of the NYSSCPA's Trusted Professional. Prior to that, he was a local news reporter at Greater Media Newspapers in New Jersey. He graduated from Rowan University, in Glassboro, NJ.
While CPA firms far and wide have made major technology investments over the years, the vast majority of accountants say they're not being used to their full potential.
Despite security enhancements from Microsoft, CPA firms are likely to disable the controversial Recall feature in Windows 11, which uses AI to create a precise record of user activity.
Plus, OneStream announces new AI agents, other solutions; Suralink rolls out request-to-test solution; and other accounting tech news and updates.
Zoho's customer relationship manager, previously only for sales teams, has been modified and enhanced with AI to become CRM for Everyone.
The new payments solution promises to be the first step in a broader move into financial services.
Sage announced a series of new features and enhancements for its latest release of Sage Intacct, many of which center around AI.
Artificial intelligence has led tech-forward firms to be more efficient and productive, but firms have found it still struggles with precision and accuracy.
Plus, EY announces Integrated Finance Managed Service; Ignition debuts AutoCollect solution; and other accounting tech news and updates.
Tech-forward CPA firms reported a variety of areas in need of a tech upgrade, especially practice management systems and tech infrastructure.
Tech-forward accounting firms have devoted considerable time and resources toward improving client onboarding, cybersecurity and AI tools.
