Plus, Forwardly announces AI bill pay system; Patriot Software introduces Auto Payroll; and other accounting technology news and updates.

Several investors in the accounting software provider are pushing the company to explore a potential sale following reported takeover interest by SAP.

Intuit announced a host of new agentic AI features for both TurboTax and Credit Karma users.

Intuit is opening 20 brick and mortar TurboTax stores in major cities across the U.S. as well as 200 additional TurboTax Expert Offices for a total of 600 nationwide.

To maximize value and strategic impact, finance leaders must ensure tech investments not only drive efficiency but align with wider organizational strategy.

The Internal Revenue Service has shut down its Direct File free tax-filing program, sending an email to the 25 states that offered it this year.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's presence, like it or not; return of beneficial ownership information; that familiar sense of dread; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The reason we don't choose tech options quickly in the accounting profession is because of the risk that comes with uncertainty.

Thomson Reuters announced a host of new agentic AI enhancements to tax, audit and accounting workflows.

Beyond just retrospective accuracy, clients now expect forward-looking insight, real-time responsiveness and strategic foresight.

The month-end close is an artifact of batch-processing constraints that disappeared over a decade ago.

Avalara announced that its Avi AI, first launched as a chatbot, is now an AI agent that will orchestrate an entirely new network of other AI agents. 

Sage has leaned even further into AI, announcing Sage Intacct Finance Intelligence Agent, the AI Developer Solutions ecosystem, and AI enhancements to Sage X3.

CPA Canada is asking the Canadian government to advance a framework for independent assurance over artificial intelligence systems.

Plus, BillingPlatform launches AI monetization offering; Homebase announces payroll assistant; and other accounting tech news.

Firms wanting to maximize client referrals from AI bots need a robust online presence, plus content optimized for AI readability such as bulleted lists.

While word of mouth, digital marketing and professional networks are still the main ways accounting firms promote themselves, an entirely new path has emerged.

The business travel and expense management software maker and some of its shareholders raised $923.1 million in an initial public offering.

When MIT reported that 95% of corporate AI pilot programs fail, the number sounded alarming, but not surprising. What about the 5% that succeed?

Digits API allows computers to connect directly with the company's Autonomous General Ledger system without needing custom integrations.