Cryptocurrency mining is such an energy-intense activity now that a recent study found its presence can increase electricity bills in the overall surrounding community.

Plus, ForwardAI announces a new real-time payment system; Tipalti adds AI capabilities; Numeric launches an AI 'co-pilot' for accountants; and more news from accounting technology.

As the Direct File program takes shape, learning from taxpayers will be paramount.

A study from Surfshark found that crypto scams cost their victims about five times as much money as losses from other cybercrimes.

Fieldguide announced the release of its new Fieldguide AI, a new solution aiming to bring generative AI to accounting advisory services.

Regulatory uncertainty makes it difficult for treasuries to hold digital assets.

Now, more than ever, the finance chief serves as an essential business partner who helps CEOs and boards navigate uncertainty.

In this Vendor Spotlight, we get to know the tax solutions and support company Vertex.

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The Top 25 Firm has merged in a California-based consulting firm in the latest deal since receiving private equity funding in 2021.

While ChatGPT was psyching itself up to face the CPA exam, accounting marketers have been focusing on the benefits and pitfalls of relying on AI to support content generation.

The deadline has been extended for submissions to Accounting Today's VAR 100 ranking of the top value-added resellers of accounting and accounting-related software by revenue.

Smaller accounting firms have been enthusiastic in experimenting with ChatGPT but so far are hesitating to put it towards serious client work.

Plus ShareFile releases ShareFile for Accounting; Diligent launches audit reporting dashboard; and other news from the accounting technology arena.

The U.S. garnered a mediocre score for cybersecurity, while Baltic states had an overall strong showing.

CEO Leyton Perris discusses his AI-driven risk discovery and management solutions provider.

The service has started holding discussions with advocacy groups on the direct file tax system it plans to begin testing early next year.

Plus AuditClub Compass aims at AICPA quality control standards; FloQast releases Compliance Management tool; and other accounting tech news.

The widespread availability of the high-powered chatbot has led to a panoply of new AI-powered accounting solutions.

PwC recently announced a $1 billion investment to expand and scale its AI offerings to help clients reimagine their businesses.