Automation

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.

Kicking off XCM’s user conference, Randy Johnston and Mike Sabbatis see technology reshaping the accounting profession.

Robotic process automation is playing a larger role at companies, including in the accounting and finance area, but many executives feel more needs to be done, according to a new report.

Tax automation software provider Avalara has named a new managing director of its Latin America operations.

Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of corporate tax professionals are dedicating extra time and technology resources, including artificial intelligence and bots, to help their companies comply with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, according to a new survey by Ernst & Young.

Sometimes even simple automation means a big change in how an accountant spends their time, and any change is scary.