Hardware and software

Power users get more tools in their favorite spreadsheet program, and other developments in technology from the past month.

The Top 10 Firm announced the release of its new fraudrisk.x software, which uses a large library potential frauds to help professionals make risk determinations.

And Excel came in second when it comes to people searching for help information online.

Banks and other financial institutions are starting to look at "embedded tax" to give people more control over their taxes.

Partners will get access to the company's compete portfolio of compliance solutions, training, sales and marketing tools, and a self-service portal, as well as its regulatory and tax expertise.

Plus, Iris launches an Employee Self Service module for payroll; Replicon releases an automated time tracking solution; and other news from the accounting technology world.

The payment solutions company is allowing a finer degree of control over workflows and spending.

Plus, Intuit announces new commerce accounting capacities for QuickBooks; Avii offers new core and enhanced versions of Avii Workspace; and other updates from the accounting technology world.

Aaron Doucet, a partner success manager with Xero, warns professionals against getting too complacent.

Better tools for financial planning & analysis help accountants help clients make better decisions