Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
March 2, 2017
AICPA Proposes New Guidelines for Allocating Expenses for Exempt Orgs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has submitted proposed guidelines to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about how to address the allocation of unrelated business income (UBI) expenses of tax-exempt organizations for dual use facilities and/or ...
March 2, 2017
CRUSH Sales Tax Conference Heading to Austin May 2-3
The event brings together leaders in finance and technology who are enabling the strategic evolution of accounting, CRUSH offers attendees opportunities to learn, educate and network with hundreds of peers and experts.
March 1, 2017
SEC Proposes Inline XBRL Filing of Tagged Data
The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to propose amendments intended to improve the quality and accessibility of data submitted by public companies and mutual funds using eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
March 1, 2017
Only 17% of Finance Team Time Spent on Strategic Activities
The CFO Indicator Q4 2016 report reveals that while 85% of CFOs say their teams have direct access to the financial and operational data needed to generate accurate reports, it is the non-value-added tasks—like data gathering, verifying accuracy, and ...
March 1, 2017
Making Sense of Travel and Expense Management in 2017
No matter what leads a company to embrace the latest technologies, those who do make the switch to T&E automation are generally pleasantly surprised with the outcome. We know this because we asked, and in the 2017 study the actual benefits companies reali
February 28, 2017
Doug Sleeter Inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame
Sleeter has been a member of CPA Practice Advisor’s Top Thought Leaders since the program’s founding in 2009, and is a frequent speaker at events across the country. He has been a frequent columnist in CPA Practice Advisor and other accounting ...
February 27, 2017
AuditFile Add-On for Xero Enhances Audits
The audit automation system from AuditFile, Inc. is now featured as an add-on solution on Xero’s App-Marketplace. AuditFile’s integration with the Xero online accounting software for small businesses gives firms of all sizes a seamless audit solution ...
February 27, 2017
Accounting Thought Leader Symposium Kicks Off in Indy
The most influential thought leaders in the accounting profession gathered for CPA Practice Advisor's 9th annual Thought Leader Symposium in Indianapolis, February 26-28, where they are participating in discussions, and occasional disagreements, about ...
February 23, 2017
Excel Isn’t Dead: 87% of Accountants Say It’s a Critical Tool
Many have tried to portend and then confirm the death of Excel, and much like the aforementioned quote from Twain, such an event has been greatly overrated. Consider this: though many have attempted to replace what can only be considered one of the ...
February 23, 2017
CFOs Say Data Integration is Top Technology Hurdle
CFOs report that their teams continue to spend very little time on strategic tasks—just 17%—and remain reliant on the standard processes and technologies that negatively impact their ability to deliver actionable information. That's according to the ...
February 23, 2017
CFOs Reveal Top Frustrations
Senior finance professionals deal with tough stuff daily. From closing the books, collaborating across teams, or choosing the right tools, financial decision makers need to ensure their decision is the best one for the organization.
February 22, 2017
New Phishing Scheme Shows Need for Stronger Data Security in Accounting Firms
Often, these emails appear to come from a legitimate source—a well-known organization, friend or co-worker—because these accounts have also been victimized. In this example, it would appear to come from someone that is sincerely looking for assistance ...