Internal auditors increasingly need to check their companies’ defenses against cyberattacks from hackers and identity thieves.

By leveraging data analysis, companies can make the M&A process much more efficient.

ERP software developer Deltek has acquired Union Square, which provides project information and collaboration software to the architecture, engineering and construction industry.

The Internal Revenue Service has restored the online “Get an IP PIN” service after fixing security vulnerabilities in the tool for giving identity theft victims an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number.

Microsoft reseller The TM Group has joined Gravity Software’s partner program to provide related consulting and implementation services to its clients.

The maturity of the internal audit function differs in various parts of the world, according to a new study.

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Microsoft reseller Rand Group has hired a new executive to lead its Dynamics AX practice.

It’s important for all accounting firms, big and small, to understand the appropriate ways to keep themselves safe against cyber threats.

Expense management solution provider Abacus has integrated with messaging app Slack, allowing finance teams to review and approve expenses within Slack using the platform’s new interactive messages.

Big Four firm Ernst & Young has begun a partnership with OpenText to expand EY’s digital and analytical services.

Increasingly, firms are turning to advisory services as a way to differentiate and generate new revenue.

Xero and TSheets have partnered to form a direct integration between Xero’s cloud accounting and payroll software and TSheets’ time tracking and scheduling software.

Xero has released its content pack integration with Microsoft Power BI, a software that organizes data visually.

Top 10 accounting software reseller Net@Work has named Paul Frydman its new chief operating officer.

Boomer Consulting has added Marc Staut, a former principal and chief information officer at Top 100 Firm CohnReznick, to the team as a principal and consultant.

Bill.com has released its new Bookkeeping Accelerator Program, which aims to help bookeepers boost their businesses.

Microsoft reseller Columbus has acquired Microsoft Dynamics ERP-focused consultancy Client Strategy Group, growing its presence in the United States.

The accounting software market in India is poised to boom.

AccountantsWorld, a provider of cloud-based accounting solutions, has enhanced its signature product, Accounting Power.