CaseWare IDEA and its U.S. distributor Audimation Services Inc. released their IDEA Version Nine audit analytics product with improved analysis and integration features.

Intuit has unveiled its iPad app for QuickBooks Online, which packages the most commonly used business tasks from the Web product and integration with the camera, contacts, push notifications and location services on the mobile device.

HP Enterprise Services today released HP AutoFlow, a business process outsourcing product that enables clients to automate core business processes, including finance and accounting.

IMGCAP(1)]Much like the prospect of snowy-weather here in New York, this past week wasn't all that heavy with news, though it was insightful with useful thoughts on cloud data, low-level accounting products and examples on how CPA firms are using social media. And did I mention our Top New Products of 2013 are here?

Elastic Intelligence CEO Ajay Singh explains the benefits of accounting firms accessing cloud-based data.

SWK Technologies Inc. is expanding further into Texas as it has acquired the Sage business partner accounts of Colleyville, Texas -based SGEN LLC (aka Software Generation) and has retained key personnel.

Sage North America confirmed that its cloud-based, entry-level accounting product, Sage One, now integrates with both Sage Payment Solutions and PayPal, allowing for more automated payment processing and invoicing.

Intacct has revamped its pricing and added several updates to its Accountants Program, all of which are designed with the purpose of making it simpler and more compelling for accountants to join.

Expanded offerings a plenty from the vendor and VAR community, plus a sit down and frank conversation about change with the CEO of one of the top accounting product makers are all on tap this week as well as a few other items you may not yet be aware of.

Deltek Inc. has officially appointed chief financial officer and acting chief executive Mike Corkery to the CEO role, less than two months after assuming the role upon the departure of Kevin Parker.

A new survey from KPMG International cites companies are reporting higher-than-expected costs, as well as challenges with implementation, operations and governance in moving to the cloud.

Information Systems Management(ISM) has added Microsoft Dynamics CRM to its product portfolio, effectively rounding out their lineup of CRM software options which also include Sage ACT!, Sage CRM, and Sage SalesLogix CRM.

Accounting Technology sat down with Sage North America chief executive Pascal Houillon to ask him some pointed questions about how change is affecting his company and accounting technology overall, as well as where accounting professionals factor in.

Sikich has merged in technology advisory firm S2 Consulting Inc., effectively enhancing its current technology offerings for clients to include specialized experience in customizing technology solutions with a focus on EDI.

Sales tax and compliance automation service provider Avalara has purchased cloud-based tax exemption certificate management product maker Tax Technology Services(TTS).

Electronic file transfer and storage product maker eFileCabinet Inc. has released Apple and Android apps for SecureDrawer, its secure Web portal used by CPA firms and small businesses alike

Technology consultant and gadget guru Wayne Schulz gives a fair yet firm view of the new BlackBerry 10.

AccountantsWorld has issued updates to its Accounting Relief package, which revamp the user experience, supports extensive mobile capabilities, and streamlines key accounting processes.

Cloud-based offerings change the face of low-cost accounting

A roundup of technology news from the previous month