By now most of you have seen and heard stories about the recent Heartbleed bug and you’re probably trying to make sense of the information and determine exactly what it means to you, your firm, your vendors and your clients.

Sageworks has made major user interface and customization enhancements to its ProfitCents online financial analysis software for accountants and business consultants.

Taxware announced the acquisition of VAT Resource, The Netherlands-based independent VAT technology, consulting and compliance outsourcing company.

The Workflowy app doesn't just make note-taking and list-making easier -- it makes them better.

Again, its tax time and many of us aren’t prepared. Here are some tips for people looking to get organized for this, or next, tax season.

Many corporate tax executives are lost when it comes to the tax implications of doing business in the cloud, leading to missed cost savings and the possibility of future tax liabilities and reputational risks, according to a new survey by KPMG.

Cougar Mountain Software announced the release of the latest version of its core accounting software system, Denali 4.0.

Acumatica announced the release of its latest version 4.2 at the cloud-based ERP provider’s annual spring training for partners.

The Data Transparency Coalition and the AICPA are commending the Senate for approving an amended version of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act.

Avalara has formed a strategic alliance with the Maryland Association of CPAs to provide its more than 9,000 CPA members access to educational resources and partnering programs.

Armanino released the cloud-based budgeting and comprehensive reporting Intacct-Adaptive Insights Solution.

TSYS announced an agreement with Oversight Systems to offer an automated monitoring and analysis solution for corporate purchasing professionals.

Anaplan announced the launch of its Territory Planning and Quota Management application on Salesforce1 AppExchange.

Xero reported 83 percent revenue growth from last year for the company’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, with operating revenue increasing to $57.6 million.

The Financial Accounting Foundation has released a version of the GASB Governmental Accounting Research System for use on tablet devices.

The Conojo Whiteboard app takes collaboration to a new level.

Cloud-based sales tax and compliance automation technology provider Avalara has formed a strategic alliance with the Illinois CPA Society.

Sage North America partner BrainSell Technologies announced the acquisition of The Bonadio Group’s Sage 100 Software practice.

Accountants have a duty to make sure their clients' confidential financial files and tax forms are kept safe, and fortunately there are some good products on the market for doing just that.

BrightLine CPAs & Associates announced that it is the first CPA firm accredited as a CSA STAR certification assessor.