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Forget Bitcoin -- accountants need to learn everything they can about the technology that underlies it.

Top firms are getting a head start on adapting to new technologies.

Barclays Africa Group Ltd. ditched KPMG LLP South Africa as one of its two auditors, the first major local bank to do so, in another blow to the embattled accounting firm’s hopes of survival in the country.

KPMG LLP’s South African unit is flying in trouble shooters from around the globe and hurriedly meeting clients to stem any further loss of business after becoming embroiled in three evolving scandals.

The online career resource sought employee feedback on a number of factors including reputation, firm culture, diversity, and job satisfaction.

All staff will face background checks every two years to try improve the firm's reputation.

Initial coin offerings have raised billions of dollars for startups while attracting criminals and authorities around the globe. Now, the young market may get some help cleaning up from the Big Four consulting firms.

The Ole Miss Patterson School of Accountancy will debut the master of accountancy and data analytics and the master of taxation and data analytics programs this fall.

The second annual class will feature 135 students in the "future-ready" course.

KPMG International unveils Watson-enabled cognitive solutions; PKF O’Connor Davies subsidiary adds cryptocurrency hedge fund offering; and more news from CPA offices across the country.