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.
C-suite executives are planning major investments in AI capabilities for their tax function, with 40% saying they plan to spend $10 million or more.
The Information Technology Alliance has picked a new president: Geni Whitehouse, who currently leads the Impactful Advisor.
In today's Vendor Spotlight, Accounting Today speaks with CEO Itamar Jobani of spend management and procurement solutions provider PayEm.
Contrary to expectations, a study says that remote workers are actually more cybersecurity conscious than their on-site counterparts.
A recent study has found that only a minority of the profession has an active interest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Plus, Vic.ai unveils autonomous PO matching; American Express now offers virtual cards; and other accounting tech news.
In this Vendor Spotlight, we talk to Ellen Choi, co-founder of revenue management solution Aiwyn.
The last year has seen an explosion of AI smartphone apps, but a recent report says three-quarters of them send user data to third parties.
Plus, Deloitte launches a cloud-focused security and compliance service; and other accounting technology news.
In this Vendor Spotlight, we feature time and activity tracking software provider CloudCapcha.
In June's Cybersecurity for CPAs, we learn that even large companies with strong security can still fall prey to a phishing attack.
Technologies like ChatGPT have the potential to supercharge large accounting practices, but they will need to resolve security, privacy and accuracy concerns first.
Cryptocurrency mining is such an energy-intense activity now that a recent study found its presence can increase electricity bills in the overall surrounding community.
Plus, ForwardAI announces a new real-time payment system; Tipalti adds AI capabilities; Numeric launches an AI 'co-pilot' for accountants; and more news from accounting technology.
A study from Surfshark found that crypto scams cost their victims about five times as much money as losses from other cybercrimes.
Fieldguide announced the release of its new Fieldguide AI, a new solution aiming to bring generative AI to accounting advisory services.
In this Vendor Spotlight, we get to know the tax solutions and support company Vertex.
The deadline has been extended for submissions to Accounting Today's VAR 100 ranking of the top value-added resellers of accounting and accounting-related software by revenue.
Smaller accounting firms have been enthusiastic in experimenting with ChatGPT but so far are hesitating to put it towards serious client work.
Plus ShareFile releases ShareFile for Accounting; Diligent launches audit reporting dashboard; and other news from the accounting technology arena.