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.
November 8, 2018
Why Most CPA Firms Never Make it to the Second Generation
The short answer is that CPA firms stink at succession planning. Firms’ entire operations are geared to maximizing short-term profits, focusing on today at the expense of tomorrow. Evidence of this is the following: A 60 year-old sole practitioner wants to sell her firm and work eight more years. She has revenue of $1M and...…
November 8, 2018
Baron Urges Synergy Conference Attendees to Embrace Continuous Transformation Mindset
This year marks Baron’s 21st consecutive and final Users’ Conference keynote, as he will be leaving the business at the end of the year. Baron joined Thomson Reuters in 1992 and has been managing director of the Professional segment of the Tax & ...
November 7, 2018
Thomson Reuters Partners with Data Analytics
Emerging innovations such as data analytics, cloud-based technology, and web-based audit solutions are transforming financial audits. Thomson Reuters Enterprise Cloud Audit Suite, including its products such as Checkpoint Engage and AdvanceFlow,, ...
November 6, 2018
Intuit ProConnect Tax Online Gets New Features and Updates
Intuit Inc. has announced new updates coming to ProConnect Tax Online, their cloud-based professional tax preparation software, for Tax Year 2018. The enhancements include key tax reform updates, new workflow features for small to large firms ...
November 6, 2018
26 Young CPAs Honored for Forensic and Valuation Work
All of this year’s FVS Standing Ovation honorees hold the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) or Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) specialty credential, with more than a quarter holding both.
November 6, 2018
BlackLine Enters Reseller Agreement with SAP
BlackLine’s cloud platform complements the functionality provided by SAP ERP Financials solutions, including the SAP S/4HANA® Finance solution, bringing enhanced control and automation to Finance & Accounting departments worldwide.
November 6, 2018
Top 5 Skills Modern Accountants Need in 2019
Investing in personal skills is always going to pay off, personally and professionally. As they work to improve existing strengths and build new skills, accountants will contribute to growth, tackle obstacles, improve workflow, and strategize to ...
November 6, 2018
All Industries Vulnerable to Cyber Breaches
Typically, cyber-fraud headlines focus on financial services, healthcare and retail industry victims. “No industry is immune,” said Tony Sardis, partner and president of Withum Insurance Advisors. “Cybercrime takes on many different forms, from ...
November 5, 2018
Holiday Shoppers Expect Fast and Free Shipping
Fast and free shipping return as holiday shopper favorites, according to Deloitte’s 33rd annual "Holiday Survey" of consumer spending intentions and trends.
November 5, 2018
31% of Businesses Suffered Supply Chain Financial Crime, Says Deloitte Survey
During the past five years, an average of 31.1 percent of respondents to annual Deloitte polls say their organizations have experienced supply chain financial crime—particularly fraud, waste or abuse—in the preceding year. Yet, in a 2018 poll, just 15.1 percent of respondents report their organizations are using (3.9 percent) or piloting (11.2 percent) blockchain to help...…
November 5, 2018
Why Tech Needs More Women Leaders
We need more women leaders in technology companies. Having personally experienced gender bias during my career, it’s hard for me to say this because the last thing I want to do is advocate for bias of any kind. The goal should always be to hire the ...
November 1, 2018
IRSAC Expands to Cover More Areas of the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Committee’s role will expand in 2019 to have a wider portfolio and incorporate two other advisory groups.