Hardware and software

Plus Right Networks and Tax Rep Network partner to launch educational resources; and other news from the accounting technology world.

The accountant's love affair with the humble spreadsheet is a long and storied one, but Ane Ohm of LeaseCrunch, said in today's age they can carry hidden costs.

The accounting software provider has acquired Spherics as part of its sustainability strategy.

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.