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Recent news of tax solutions leaking data to third parties like Facebook have raised concerns about how accountants can protect client privacy in the age of big data.

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill that would greatly expand regulation and oversight of cryptocurrencies in order to crack down on their use in money laundering.

Much of the money is going toward improving employees' technology and leadership skills.

The proposed revisions to the standards for continuing professional education programs aim to address constant technology changes.

The end of Windows 8 and the rent check, and eight other developments in technology.

Andreas Barckow explained in a recent speech why the board does not have a cryptocurrency standard project at the moment.

Clients are increasingly demanding a more technologically-connected practitioners who is well-versed in digital communications and security.

The firm's new platform, Talent Shift, matches accounting, tax and advisory gig workers with relevant work opportunities.

As digital transformation continues to accelerate the evolution of tax and accounting, the players who expedite their embrace of these six tech trends will have an early mover advantage.