Cloud-based payroll provider ZenPayroll has raised a $20 million Series A round of financing to help it expand coverage to new geographies and grow its team.

Atlanta-based startup company Finsync has debuted a new cloud-based accounting system aimed at small businesses.

Sales tax automation provider Avalara has formed a strategic partnership with the accounting and consulting firm McGladrey.

Accounting firm HSMC Orizon has boosted its health care technology services by acquiring Blue Wave IT, a local IT practice.

Business software developer Exact has debuted a partner program for “QuickBooks-savvy” accountants, resellers and IT consultants looking to work with manufacturers and wholesale distributors.

Data security and protection provider IronBox has launched an e-mail encryption product designed specifically for accounting and law firms.

Business solution developer Epicor Software Corp. has moved its worldwide corporate office from California to Austin, Texas.

Thomson Reuters has introduced Checkpoint Learning CPE courses for the Apple iPad.

Cloud-based business and accounting software developer Intacct has secured an extra $45 million in financing to invest in company growth and product enhancements. It also released some results from its second quarter.

Cloud-based accounting solution provider Xero's recent expansion of its U.S. executive team is an indication of its deepening commitment to the North American market, according to incoming CEO Peter Karpas -- and that it's no longer as much of an underdog.

Most apps don't require a long-time commitment, and depending on how you look at it, neither does time management app Clockwork Tomato. All it's asking for is a 25-minute slice of your life -- or the rest of it.

BigTime Software has adapted its BigTime Mobile time and billing app for Google Android devices after introducing a version last year for Apple’s iPhone.

Small-business cloud accounting solution provider FreshBooks has released Journal Entries for QuickBooks and CSV, to make it easier for users to collaborate with their accountants.

Cloud-based accounting software developer Intacct and subscription commerce developer Zuora has released a connector that allows users to automate and streamline recurring billing and revenue recognition challenges.

Sage North America has named Donald Deshaies vice president of channel management.

Online accounting software provider Xero announced an expanded U.S. executive team and board of directors Wednesday, appointing Peter Karpas as chief executive officer in North America, Chris Liddell as chairman of the board and Bill Veghte as director of the board.

Sage North America has released three new mobile solutions that connect with select Sage ERP systems to help businesses access their data from anywhere at any time.

QuickBooks hosting provider Swizznet has added the ability for users to access their data and files via the cloud from any remote public desktop computer or kiosk, such as those found in airport terminals, hotel lobbies, libraries and other common areas.

Cloud accounting software developer Wave released an oft-requested bank reconciliation feature to its entire user base Tuesday after beta testing it for several months with a smaller group of users.

Online accounting software developer Wave has released a bank reconciliation feature to its entire user base.