While outsourcing and automation both offer answers to talent shortages, as the economy shifts, firms increasingly ask, “Why not do both?”

In this bonus Frontier, Joe Woodard says that AI-powered solutions are impressive but the profession needs more from its intelligent machines.

In this bonus installment of the Frontier, thought leaders worry that a culture of technology overspecialization may erode efficiency.

Sue Coffey of the AICPA shares the latest trends and newest developments in this fast-changing corner of the profession, and looks ahead to what's next.

The cloud hosting provider added a new CTO and VP of strategy, while EZLease launched a free option, Payoneer is offering Form 1042 support; and other news and updates from the accounting technology world.

Optimizing your processes, leveraging technology and exploring outsourcing are key starting points for filing the talent gap.

The Internal Revenue Service is being urged to pilot test virtual visits with paid tax preparers through videoconferencing technology as a way to reduce the number of errors in claims for refundable tax credits in a new government report.

While many business operations are jumping on the digital bandwagon, one area lagging in digital adoption is accounting.

RubinBrown merged in Himes Consulting Group; WA Asset Management acquired BT Wealth Management; and BigTime Software acquired Projector PSA.

The modern tax department is increasingly technology-centered as compliance work is increasingly shifted outside, requiring new skills and competencies of their professionals.