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.
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.
The U.S. garnered a mediocre score for cybersecurity, while Baltic states had an overall strong showing.
CEO Leyton Perris discusses his AI-driven risk discovery and management solutions provider.
Plus AuditClub Compass aims at AICPA quality control standards; FloQast releases Compliance Management tool; and other accounting tech news.
The widespread availability of the high-powered chatbot has led to a panoply of new AI-powered accounting solutions.
The business solutions suite provider released its new privacy-focused Ulaa, which is said to shield user data even from the company itself.
The state of Nevada was found to have had the most cybercrime victims per 100,000 people.
A recent KPMG poll found that executives believe the use of generative AI holds great promise for organizations, but great risk for the workers within them, as it will likely reduce job security.
Paul Lodder, vice president of accounting product strategy, talks about the company's recent activities as well as its plans for the future.
A recent survey has found 44% of small-business owners saying they expect to hire fewer people in the future because of AI capabilities.
People can lose thousands upon thousands of dollars if their payment card number is stolen, but for the one who used it, the cost was around seven bucks.