April and Column Tax are among the startups capitalizing on the idea that taxes are part of a person’s financial life and banks are most suited to help with tax preparation and filing.

The tax preparation company, which is building out its own financial services business, says Square's new brand "would improperly capitalize on the goodwill and consumer trust cultivated by [H&R] Block since 1955."

Not only do accountants have to tackle daily tasks with antiquated technology, but they have to find ways to make this tech meet the modern demands of today’s financial industry.

Yahoo Small Business adds 1-800Accountant as app partner, Biller Genie secures seed funding and Vertex releases VAT, GST software.

Fintechs were almost five times more likely than traditional lenders to be involved with suspicious loans issued through the program, according to a new study.

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation division is partnering with tax authorities abroad to ferret out signs of tax fraud, targeting financial technology companies and cryptocurrency.

Accounting and investment pros can’t audit sources and verify data quickly enough to ensure the information is both updated and accurate.

The amount of time needed to prepare an audit or create a budget or forecast is greatly reduced with fintech, leaving staffers with the time they need to do more strategic work.

Proper planning and focus on innovation can get accounting firms through the hardest time in their lives.

The association is looking for companies focused on fintech or edtech solutions.