Data and information management

BDO USA LLP has united several of its technology consulting practices under a new BDO Digital business.

Technology such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and robotic process automation will be playing a greater role in the accounting profession this year, according to a recent report from the Institute of Management Accountants.

Accountants are left disgruntled with a lack of information.

The company has also partnered with Verady, a crypto-focused accounting firm, to acquire reliable data on the volatile virtual currency markets.

Accounting firms are beginning to wade into the use of blockchain technology for audits, but with caution as the technology spreads beyond the cryptocurrency space where it’s been used for digital assets like Bitcoin.

Sometimes it can feel like now, it’s up to the client to do their part so you can do your job. In many ways, you’re right.

Strong cybersecurity and employee training are crucial to preventing phishing attacks.

The money is earmarked to extend the company’s product suite and expand in Europe, Australia and North America.

The Seattle-based Top 20 Firm issued a notice of a data security incident that it detected in October exposing the names and Social Security numbers of some of its clients.

Business leaders will be contending with ongoing economic uncertainty and unknown future regulatory changes, along with accounting and tax changes, that could have an impact on their ability to effectively compete and achieve their financial targets in 2020 and beyond, according to a recent report.