The acquisition is the second for the cloud hosting company in 12 months.

Three firm leaders shared their challenges and the new trends they are facing.

Chris Geier has been watching what is going on at Deloitte and wondering who the next leader will be.

In its fully-realized form, artificial intelligence will raise clients’ expectations about the kinds of decision-making they expect their accounting software, and accountants, to be able to provide.

Industry accountants understand the reputational and material risks of a data breach, but they aren’t given enough of a say in security protocol.

The money will go to growing its AI, machine learning and cloud capabilities, competing against SAP, Oracle and other business software giants.

An infusion of AI improves everyone’s favorite spreadsheet software, harassment by emoji, and more.

An amendment to the AICPA Code of Conduct requires CPAs to re-examine the nonattest services they offer.

The Top 100 Firm has signed an agreement to buy a cloud-based accounting practice that services its clients online.

Xero continues to focus on building AI and machine learning to help accountants become more valuable to their clients.

Cloud, machine learning and analytics are in the offing.

The virtual assistant works together with the company’s e-procurement solution.

Google’s Duplex AI points the way to a radical augmentation of the profession’s abilities.

AppZen uses AI and machine learning to automate travel and expense compliance and detect fraud in real time.

Next Stop: The Cloud

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

All 150 apps in directory integrate with QuickBooks Desktop via the cloud hosting provider.

The workshops, led by consultant Danetha Doe, will focus on how branding is the top way accountants can stay ahead of the curve.