Industries of all kinds can see positive benefits from better collaboration, and that's particularly true in the accounting profession where more firms are starting to use cloud-based collaboration technology.

To embrace change simply isn’'t enough in today’s disruptive environment.

Four firms share their experiences with Web-based packages

The younger generation of tech-savvy professionals is eager to apply technology to glean more from data and deliver deeper insights, if given the opportunity. Unfortunately, their enthusiasm turns to discouragement when they approach management about using purpose-built data analytics tools.

Bill O'Connell of ADP talks about how accountants can help their business clients protect their computer security, in an interview with Dan Hood of Accounting Today.

With the increasing reliance on technology for filing tax returns, is the federal government taking the necessary measures to protect personal information?

A Miami-based startup has launched Taxfyle, an iPhone app aimed at Millennials that allows them to connect with a network of 300 CPAs who can help them prepare and file their taxes.

TaxAct has introduced online Form 990 software that allows tax-exempt organizations to file their information returns with the Internal Revenue Service.

The Internal Revenue Service is offering up to $10,000 to the winner of a new competition to make its online tax information more understandable to taxpayers.

Today’s college students were born into the Information Age, and simply cannot imagine a world without technology. During my decade-long experience teaching graduate courses, students are increasingly cognizant of using technology to help them find answers quickly and replace manual tasks.

Selling products online (“e-tailing”) is a potential goldmine of opportunity, and technology has made it easier than ever via dynamic software platforms, intelligent fulfillment solutions, and ubiquitous mobile devices.

As the founder of a consulting firm that provides cloud-based accounting software and business-process-as-a-service outsourced accounting in the cloud, I’ve gotten a first-hand look at the adoption of cloud software in finance and accounting.

FloQast, an enterprise software company that provides month-end closing software for accountants, announced it has raised $6.5 million in a Series A round of funding.

MineralTree, the accounts payable and payment automation solution provider, has expanded its partner program for resellers and business process outsourcers.

If you’re in the tax preparation business, chances are you’ve had a client experience tax-related identity theft.

Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse has updated its Taxpayer Returns online tool with data through filing year 2014.

Intuit announced a new automatic mileage tracking feature in its QuickBooks Self-Employed solution for independent contractors.

Sage announced improvements to cloud accounting software Sage Live, including new automation engines and simplified management features.

In a new survey from Robert Half Management Resources and Robert Half Technology, 51 percent of CFOs claimed that they are presently collaborating more with their company's CIOs than three years ago. A scant 7 percent of respondents said they work with CIOs less often.

Business software giant SAP has been going beyond its traditional enterprise resource planning specialty to expand into areas such as supply chain management, travel and expense management, and the Internet of Things.