Automation

Emerging technologies pose great opportunities — but only if we are open to new ways of thinking, developing new skills, and leveraging new business models.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning aren’t the next big thing — people are.

Jody Padar is betting on bots, with impressive results.

Companies have potent tools to quickly improve their financial reporting and make it both faster and more accurate.

Accountants need to ask a number of questions to create more valuable services.

Employers in the U.S. and Canada are having trouble finding skilled professionals who can handle both financial and data management, according to a new report.

The mobile revolution boosted finance and accounting productivity — enter “pre-accounting,” and the art of automating functions that typically required human intervention.

Despite unprecedented advances in workplace technology, many accounting and finance professionals continue to struggle with highly manual and inefficient month-end close processes.

Accounts payable is the most time-consuming and paper-intensive function in finance.

B/2BNow automates data migration, including from paper to software, and uses machine learning for automated mapping and integration configuration.

If you’re like most Americans, this is a short work week as thoughts shift to barbecues, fireworks and time spent outdoors with friends and families.

If it isn’t over, it might at least get less vicious.

Many audit teams are neglecting to implement new technologies that could reduce the time needed for SOX audit requirements.

The cloud hosting provider has deployed Autofy, which integrates QuickBooks with e-commerce platforms and automates functions.

Roger.ai has raised $7.53 million in Series A funding for its artificial intelligence-driven accounting automation tool.

The new suite that leverages artificial intelligence for end-to-end financial workflow automation.

A French technology company, Georges, has launched an accounting automation platform that promises to allow businesses to “operate without an accountant thanks to a caring team.”

The lab is aimed at demystifying artificial intelligence for executives looking to implement the technology in their businesses.

The Institute of Management Accountants is adding some new capabilities to help accountants stay relevant in a rapidly changing field.