We’re at an inflection point here in the industry where cloud technology, and in particular cloud accounting software, is providing us with the opportunity to be more than just the number cruncher for our clients.

Xero has moved 59 billion records onto Amazon Web Services, completing its transition to the platform.

The IRS and its Security Summit partners have declared the week of Dec. 5-9 “National Tax Security Awareness Week.”

Accounting workflow automation and payments provider Beanworks has partnered with business and accounting solutions provider Sage.

As states legalize marijuana at a rapid pace, the accounting industry should take note.

NFP accounting software is getting more sophisticated.

Xero HQ, the updated accounting platform from Xero, is now live in beta release.

A roundup of new software, hardware, books and services for accountants and tax professionals.

Technical debt: Is your firm underwater?

A request by the Internal Revenue Service for user data from a bitcoin exchange highlights simmering tensions between compliance and customer privacy for financial institutions and will test how those demands are balanced in the young field of cryptocurrency.

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Anytime Collect, a cloud AR app by E2b Teknologies, now integrates with Intacct cloud accounting.

Jetpack Workflow, a cloud-based workflow application, now integrates with QuickBooks Online.

Cloud-based audit confirmation software developer Capital Confirmation has raised $60 million to fund “aggressive international expansion.”

Managing IT with a roadmap

If you or your firm is considering how to best streamline payments, here are three simple yet effective strategies that have proven successful for my business.