The IRS has released the vast majority of the code used to develop its Direct File program, theoretically allowing anyone to build their own versions.

Students are looking for more than traditional accounting roles — they want to be problem-solvers, advisors and tech-savvy professionals.

A Republican attempt to block states from enforcing new artificial intelligence rules over the next decade has drawn growing bipartisan objections, exposing tension in Washington over allowing for more unchecked AI development.

A multipronged, adaptable staffing strategy is likely the best course of action for CPA firms and small to midsized businesses.

Big Four firm PwC announced it can now provide assurance on AI systems to see if they've been designed and operated responsibly.

Fieldguide released Field Agents for Financial Audits, which comes with an agentic AI "Audit Testing Agent" to automatically execute the testing workflow.

PwC's 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer report found that artificial intelligence is making workers more productive, valuable and able to demand higher wage premiums.

Large firms have a more positive outlook on AI adoption, based on a report from Wolters Kluwer.

Tax and accounting software giant Intuit reported strong third quarter growth, with the company reporting total revenue of $7.8 billion, an increase of 15%.

CoCounsel for tax, audit and accounting professionals marks Thomson Reuters' entry into the agentic AI arena.

Gen AI is now capable of producing fake documents realistic enough to fool automated systems, creating new opportunities for fraud and new challenges for those trying to prevent it.

Plus, Plaid introduces Transactions for Business solution; Xero partners with Tallyfor; and other accounting technology news and updates.

The cloud ERP provider has been acquired by a private equity firm that specializes in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses.

Edward Kellman, CEO and chief design engineer of Trakker Apps, holds two U.S. patents for an innovative take on double-entry accounting.

The Big Four firm launched the Global Agentic Network, a connected ecosystem of AI agents for business purposes to augment and automate client operations.

The Internal Revenue Service is expected to lean more heavily on artificial intelligence technology to select cases as it carries out widespread layoffs.

With their critical eye and technical knowledge, accountants can interpret when a number doesn't match reality, anticipating failures before they become scandals.

The artificial intelligence company was facing legal scrutiny in the weeks before it went bust.