Xero announced an integration with Microsoft Outlook REST API to give small business users a single view of their interactions with contacts and customers.

For years, the conversation around XBRL and data-based reporting was theoretical. Though the SEC began requiring companies to report financial statements as data in XBRL format in 2009 (in addition to document versions), there’s been no dramatic evolution in how we think about financial reporting and analysis.

Business payment provider Bill.com announced updates to its iOS mobile app to increase accounts receivable functionality

More companies are offering technology this tax season to connect taxpayers with a preparer who is willing to do their taxes. The latest is a startup known as TaxChat.

Sage introduced in-product solution Sage Payment Center for small and medium-sized businesses using Sage 50 and Sage 100.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation to combat tax refund theft by identity thieves.

AccuFund announced the recipients of its annual Partner Leadership Awards, honoring the sales and marketing success of resellers in the previous year.

Sage launched the Global Accountant Partner Program to help accountants grow their practices, learn from industry experts, and simplify their relationships with Sage.

EY and Adobe announced a new strategic alliance to expand EY’s digital experience and web content services.

Crowe Horwath introduced a new Crowe Financial Accelerator for Microsoft Dynamics AX to manage centralized and decentralized operational and financial functions within the ERP system.

The tax prep industry is stepping up its efforts to reach America's 83 million millennials.

Sage appointed Marc Scheipe president of Sage North America in February, making his interim regional president role permanent and helping perpetuate the company’s “customer for life” strategy.

Do your clients hesitate to call because they don’t want to run up their bill? Or perhaps they DIY first rather than reach out for professional guidance?

Nearly half of American tax filers are worried about tax websites having problems on tax day, according to a new survey.

Thomson Reuters has integrated its ONESOURCE Indirect Tax sales tax technology with NetSuite’s cloud-based enterprise resource planning system.

Tools for protecting your clients’ information are all around you

Over the years, I’ve had to create a lot of user documentation—much of it dealing with how to use an application. When doing so, my primary approach is to use a lot of screen grabs, or even possibly video.

It’s officially tax season, and between now and April, individuals and corporations alike will be filing their taxes with the IRS.

Aplos Software has introduced Aplos Advanced Accounting, a fund-based financial system for nonprofit and religious organizations.

Nonprofit business and accounting software developer AccuFund Inc. has partnered with Real Vision Software to add enhanced document imaging and storage capabilities to its AccuFund Accounting Suite.