Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
February 13, 2020
How to Quickly Register for Sales Tax in New States
Many businesses share the goal of increasing sales and expanding into new markets. But, now that most states tax sales by out-of-state sellers, such growth often brings new sales tax collection obligations.
February 12, 2020
Venture Capital Investment Hit $136.5 Billion in 2019
Heading into 2020, VC investment in the U.S. is expected to remain strong in areas related to artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and fintech. Corporate VC investment is also expected to remain robust. VC investor interest in ...
February 12, 2020
FASB Proposes Improvements to Accounting for Contributed Nonfinancial Assets by Not-for-Profit Organizations
The proposed ASU would require a not-for-profit organization to present contributed nonfinancial assets as a separate line item in the statement of activities, apart from contributions of cash or other financial assets. It would also require a not-for-pro
February 12, 2020
Bill Coen Appointed Chair of IFRS Advisory Council
The Advisory Council supports the Trustees by providing strategic advice. Mr Coen has been appointed to chair the Council and consider how to improve its effectiveness.
Accounting February 11, 2020
Coronavirus Causes Drop in Retail Imports
With coronavirus causing longer Lunar New Year shutdowns of factories in China, imports at major U.S. retail container ports are expected to see a sharper-than-usual drop this month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the ...
February 11, 2020
IPSASB Offers Guidance on Social Policy Expenditures
This new guidance complements IPSAS 42 by providing requirements for accounting for collective services (such as defense at national-levels and street lighting at sub-national levels) and individual services (such as healthcare and education).
February 11, 2020
Demand for Fast Deployment and Ease-of-Use Drives AP Automation to the Cloud
Everyone wants and expects instant access to information. People demand the ability to conduct business at any time and from any location. Just as importantly, they want this capability now: Solution implementations must be quick and easy. These expectations ring true across the business spectrum, from end customers all the way to back-office teams such...…
February 11, 2020
AICPA Issues Statement on Accounting and Review Services
SSARS No. 25 converges AR-C section 90, Review of Financial Statements, with International Standard for Review Engagements 2400 (Revised), Engagements to Review Historical Financial Statements.
February 10, 2020
Do You Have a Clear Technology Vision
Most impressive at CES this year were hardware solutions to real world problems. We’ll discuss each of them, but I was particularly impressed by new generation laptops, monitors (including a second portable monitor), scanners, keyboards and mice.
February 10, 2020
Hawaii and Arizona Expand E-Filing and Payment Requirements for Sales Tax
More businesses are required to electronically file and remit Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) and Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) in 2020 than in previous years. Arizona As of January 1, 2020, businesses with an annual TPT or use tax liability of $5,000 or more in Arizona must pay and file returns electronically. The threshold has dropped significantly:...…
February 10, 2020
IASB Clarifies Requirements for Classifiying Liabilities as Current or Non-Current
The International Accounting Standards Board has issued narrow-scope amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements to clarify how to classify debt and other liabilities as current or non-current.
February 10, 2020
Deloitte Creates HBCU Accounting Scholarship Program
The Deloitte Tax Scholars program will attract those interested in the constantly- evolving profession and provide students with additional support and direction to launch a steady, meaningful career with Deloitte.