Rutgers Business School and the American Institute of CPAs announced the creation of the Rutgers AICPA Data Analytics Research Initiative.

Sage announced Sage Payroll Center, an online platform for accounting professionals to provide payroll services to their clients.

I attended Avalara’s A-List Event back in September, right before my husband fell, had emergency knee surgery, and spent some time in orthopedic rehab. Needless to say, I was a little preoccupied and didn’t really have the chance to write about the awesome time I had. Better late than never, though, right?

PwC Canada announced the acquisition of Cinovate, a Canadian Salesforce Platinum Consulting Partner with experience in implementations across the Salesforce Customer Success Platforms.

Cloud ERP software provider Intacct announced it was named a silver winner in the Best Place to Work (for the medium-sized companies) category in the Best in Biz Awards.

The Information Technology Alliance announced the newest members to its independent membership organization of mid-market technology professionals, consultants and product and service providers.

The Internal Revenue Service has selected TaxSlayer as the new tax software provider for the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs, starting with the 2017 tax filing season.

While CPA firms recognize they must change to be competitive, the urgency of that shift is greater in firms that have embraced new technology, according to a new CPA.com survey on innovation.

Half the companies in a recent survey are still using some type of manual system to process their expense reports, according to a new survey.

ADP is participating in an Internal Revenue Service pilot program to test verification codes on W-2 forms in an effort to reduce tax refund fraud.

Christina Wiseman of Thomson Reuters discusses how to get an accounting firm's staff members and clients to use online portals.

Greater engagement and a deeper relationship with your software providers will pay dividends in better service, better deals and, ultimately, better products, according to tech expert Jim Bourke.

Christina Wiseman of Thomson Reuters discusses how accountants can service their clients through portal technology.

Forty-eight percent of small and midsize businesses use one technology supplier for accepting payments, processing payroll, issuing invoices and doing their accounting, according to a new survey, while 34 percent use two or more suppliers for their financial technology.

CPA.com announced new partnerships and resources, including a business process outsourcing software buyer’s guide and leadership training program, during the company’s Digital CPA Conference Dec. 7-9.

CPA.com and Vertex SMB announced the launch of a new cloud-based program providing tools and training for CPAs to create or expand a sales and use tax compliance and advisory practice in their firms.

Xero unveiled the new feature Search for Xero, which improves the workflow and experience for customers with the ability to search across the cloud accounting software’s entire platform and all of a business’ financial records.

Sage announced the company’s 2015 fiscal year results, reporting organic revenue growth of 6 percent globally and nearly 4 percent in North America, increasing organic recurring revenue by 9 percent over last year.

The Internal Revenue Service plans to make improvements in the way it assists victims of tax-related identity theft after a new government report says further improvements are needed.

Amy Radin of The Daily Innovator discusses how firms can develop a performance culture, in an interview with Accounting Today managing editor Danielle Lee.