Data and information management

To prepare for a gen AI-driven future, businesses must maintain impeccable, validated and standardized investment data.

The accounting world isn't static. Tax laws, client expectations and technology change rapidly. Firms that rely on outdated IT systems will struggle to keep up.

Plus, agentic AI as a cybersecurity threat, and seven other tech developments and how they'll impact your clients and your firm.

Panelists at today's Schellmancon event said that last year saw a great increase in AI oversight, governance and regulation, and that this trend will likely not only continue but accelerate this year.

During its Intapp Amplify event, Intapp announced new artificial intelligence-driven improvements to Intapp's Time, Walls and Assist products.

Even though things are busy, tax pros can't afford to let their guards down on engagement letters, scope creep, data security and much more.

insightsoftware announced the launch of its new AI-powered Lineos bot, integrated across its product suite to simplify workflows and provide data-driven insights.

To make artificial intelligence worthwhile as an accounting tool, companies must find ways to balance gains in efficiency with the ethical risks it presents.

Prosecutors and regulators are investigating a deal between CrowdStrike Holdings and a technology distributor to provide cybersecurity tools to the IRS.

The cloud is safe, yes — but it doesn't protect your and your clients' data from every possible threat.

The economy is the No. 1 risk cited by a group of business leaders, according to a new survey from Protiviti and North Carolina State University.

CPAs handle an influx of sensitive financial information and personal information during tax season, making them an attractive target for cybercriminals.

NetSuite said it has moved its suite with all its data into an AI-driven self-maintaining database, part of parent company Oracle's cloud infrastructure.

The Institute of Internal Auditors released the first in a series of topical requirements planned for this year, starting with cybersecurity.

Future accountants should be as proficient in performing variance analyses and using data visualization software as they are with general ledgers.

The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on whittling down the amount of time it takes to help victims of tax-related identity theft.

Tax solutions provider TaxDome said some information was improperly accessed due to a configuration error, but no sensitive personal information was revealed.

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Plus, FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification on AI systems; and other accounting tech news and updates.

Charles Hoffman believes the accounting profession is poised for a major shift toward machine-understandable artifacts and semantic knowledge graphs.