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A roundup of new and updated hardware, software, books and services for accountants.

More passwords, more problems—unless you have one of the many password-management services currently available.

The pressures of shifting global markets, more demanding disclosure requirements and the need for immediate visibility into cash taxes have converged to put more pressure on corporate taxation than ever before.

Real-Time Computer Services Incorporated will now operate as Citrin Cooperman Technology Consulting.

NetSuite appointed Jim McGeever as president, succeeding and continuing to report to CEO Zach Nelson.

Rootworks unveiled an advanced Grow online platform designed for its nearly 500 member firms.

Intuit announced the addition of three speakers and a newly designed accounting track to the QuickBooks Connect conference Nov. 2-4 in San Jose, Calif.

The SASB has launched a Data Provider Partner Program, giving investors access to high-quality information on corporate sustainability performance.

Tagetik announced enhancements to its corporate performance solution that simplify the consumption and analysis of financial information.

FreshBooks has partnered with time-tracking app Hours so users can view and manage accounting and time data across both solutions.

Aplos Software introduced its API, enabling software providers to connect to Aplos’ online nonprofit software.

In compiling this year’s VAR 100, we surveyed a wide swath of the industry to effectively frame the last year of business for these accounting software resellers, consultants and solutions providers.

Bridging the divide between business cards and LinkedIn profiles is CamCard, an app that scans and stores business cards.

Given the remarkably rapid rise of Internet commerce, it’s no surprise that cash-strapped states are looking for ways to tap into (i.e., tax) the bountiful stream of revenue.

Avalara announced the appointment of David van Toor as general manager of the cloud-based tax compliance solutions provider’s EMEA operations.

E-signature provider Signix has created an infographic about the Internal Revenue Service and e-signatures.

California-based writer Cheryl Meyer recently published an op-ed on the AICPA's site titled, 'Should accounting learning students learn to code?' In it, Meyer argues that by learning coding, students will be able to become more well-rounded in today's technology-driven world.

The ride-sharing app Uber is showing up more than taxis on employee expense reports, according to a new analysis.

TSheets announced an integration with Square to connect employee time tracking with point-of-sale transactions.