Automation

Are midsized accounting firms prepared to race to the technological finish?

A new report urges against the taxation of robots, with the warning that any such policy would stifle innovation.

How to flex your creative muscles as tech changes the game.

The news comes as software giant Intuit is developing its own bookkeeping-on-demand service, sparking discussion in the accounting world.

Senior finance executives are working on implementing a slew of advanced technologies at a rapid rate, according to a survey by Grant Thornton.

Data-driven technology has the power not only to revolutionize the profession, but also to provide greater insight and analysis.

2018 was a big year for payroll and digital privacy. We saw several global companies face scrutiny, and in some cases lawsuits, for selling and leaking user data.

Firms are invited to participate as mentors to student inventors.

A survey finds the majority of finance execs are not confident they can identify financial errors before reporting results.

Knowledge of data analytics, AI, and other technologies is crucial for firm leaders.

Automation is the top priority of accounting professionals in 2019, according to industry reports.

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants found that managers want their teams to drastically adapt to new tech tools over the next three years.

The new platform suggests ways to streamline and automate processes in areas such as finance and accounting, marketing and procurement.

The new accounting rules and the explosion in online sales are prompting merchants to change the time at which e-commerce revenue is recognized.

Machines will unlock an accountant’s ability to share their judgment, enriching their employment experience and perceived value within the organization.

Technology disruption will be a good thing for the audit.

Expect more automation and AI, and less need for human interaction.

The publication contains five key components and addresses the impact of artificial intelligence and robot process automation.

Technology is creating a future where assurance and advisory go hand in hand, the CPA.com chief says.

The addition of a bot is a move in step with the major boom in machine learning and artificial intelligence in the accounting software market.