Technology News from Accounting Today

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A group of Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the incoming Trump administration asking it to end the IRS Direct File service via a day one executive order.

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission published a framework for imposing internal controls over robotic process automation.

Zoho announced the U.S. release of Zoho Payroll, on top of enhancements to its existing finance products Zoho Books, Zoho Inventory and Zoho Practice.

Payment solutions provider Bill released a tool that lets users manage their AP needs and 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms together from a single platform.

The writing is on the wall, and the potential benefits of AI are astounding.

The features automate audit planning over multiple periods and provide in-context guidance for end users of the audit management platform.

Stumped on gifts for friends, family or even coworkers? How about some tech?

The financial operations platform's latest release features enhancements to its professional cloud as well as bolstered AI, analytics and automation capacities.

Accounting's most influential outline the profession's biggest challenges.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "What is the most important issue currently facing the accounting profession?"

Sellers will have the ability to bring their existing Amazon data into Intuit's accounting software.

A primer on WISPs from the Internal Revenue Service can get practitioners started on setting up this required plan.

When you check off 'WISP' before the December PTIN renewal deadline, it's critical to make sure your practice complies with the latest changes. 

Plus, MS Consultants acquires Tax Credit Hero; Bloomberg announces expanded Compliance Tracker; and other accounting tech updates.

Real-time communication makes it easier for team members to exchange ideas, ask questions and provide updates.

Financial planner Rory Henry and contributors compile a guide to the skills, services and larger changes needed at CPA firms to branch into the field.

LeaseCrunch announced a merger with data collection and analysis software provider Finagraph.

A recent PwC survey has found investors are bullish on AI, with many believing it will unlock new growth and profits.

IRIS Software Group announced its intention to acquire bookkeeping and accounting solutions provider Dext.