CPA firms, which are both data consumers and data collectors, are becoming increasingly more comfortable with the idea of using a cloud service and are intrigued by Office 365's ability to increase business productivity.

The Internal Revenue Service needs to do a better job of keeping track of the laptop computers issued to contractors, according to a new report.

Jeff Gramlich of Gramlich Consulting explains in this video how technology will change the future of auditing and allow continuous audits and process improvements.

It’s no secret that professional services firms house troves of hack-worthy data. Accountants, lawyers, consultants, recruiters, media, creative, IT and other service providers routinely access and share sensitive information to meet client needs—making them prime targets for cybercriminals and the ideal potential victims for data mishandling.

Workiva, a provider of enterprise cloud solutions, has updated its Wdesk data platform, a cloud-based spreadsheet product.

SAP has enhanced its accounting platform to help CFOs and chief accounting officers master the new IFRS 15/ASC 606 standards on revenue recognition.

Intuit has announced the new features for QuickBooks Desktop 2017.

Jeff Gramlich of Gramlich Consulting talks about how to use Big Data to improve audit quality in this video.

Up until the last decade or so, audits were just about the worst thing that could happen to you in accounts payable.

CPA.com and Paychex have expanded their joint accountant advisory program to help CPAs broaden their advisory role in human resources.

Avalara has initiated the "Gimme 5 Small Business Customer Spotlight" to recognize its customers.

CaseWare, the most common engagement software used by accounting firms worldwide, can be significantly enhanced to elevate practice productivity and the software’s effectiveness with the integration of additional document management tools and workflow software.

Jeff Gramlich of Gramlich Consulting discusses in this video the major pain points in auditing and how cloud-based technology can help.

Paychex has expanded its time and attendance portfolio to include Paychex Flex Time Essentials and the Paychex TrueShift Time Clock.

The Internal Revenue Service is warning tax professionals that identity thieves are trying to remotely take control over their computers to file fraudulent tax returns using the names and IDs of their clients.

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The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s National Registry of CPE Sponsors has opened a newly redesigned website where organizations, continuing professional education providers, state accountancy boards and CPAs can find information about providing and taking CPE courses across the country.

BlackLine, a provider of continuous accounting solutions, has completed its acquisition of Runbook, a European provider of financial close and automation solutions to the SAP market.

Tax-related identity theft has risen exponentially over the last couple of years.

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