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Gen AI could save companies money, improve customer relations

August 14, 2024

C-suite leaders in a global survey say generative AI has influenced their business models, improved customer relationships, and cut business costs.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

IRS releases updated draft of Form 1099-DA for digital assets

August 13, 2024

The most recent draft of the form that brokers will use to report certain 2025 transactions involving the sale or exchange of digital assets reflects the final regulations (T.D. 10000) for custodial broker reporting that the IRS released in June.

  • technology and cybersecurity
  • federal tax

Many companies clueless about payment fraud, report claims

August 12, 2024

Half of surveyed organizations don’t know how often they’re hit by fraudulent payment schemes or what the cost is.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Governor Lamont Highlights Statewide Efforts to Combat Credit and Debit Card Skimming

August 07, 2024

Governor Ned Lamont today joined state agency leaders and law enforcement officials at a news conference to highlight steps Connecticut is taking to combat a rise in credit, debit, and EBT card skimmers targeting consumers. This includes the launch of an education campaign to help people learn the signs of skimmers and fraud, police investigations, and increased efforts by the Connecticut Food Association to train frontline staff in stores and place security tape over point-of sale devices to make skimmers easier to recognize.

  • technology and cybersecurity
  • advocacy - state

Multi-factor authentication: Key protection to tax professionals’ security arsenal now required

August 07, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners remind tax professionals that using multi-factor authentication is now more than an important protection for their businesses and their clients – it’s now a federal requirement.

  • technology and cybersecurity
  • federal tax

Only 1% of CFOs have automated over three quarters of their financial processes: report

July 24, 2024

Although lots of resources and hype have gone towards digital transformations, few have used the technology to overhaul finance yet, according to McKinsey.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

CFO Peer Audit: How is your progress on AI implementation and guidance?

July 19, 2024

Finance leaders from DUDE Products, e.l.f Beauty, Fireworks Over America and the Portland Pickles share how they are using AI within their finance teams.

  • accounting and auditing
  • technology and cybersecurity

‘Biggest IT failure ever’: Its impact and the lessons learned

July 18, 2024

As a faulty update from a cybersecurity firm knocks out IT systems across the world, Bill Mew examines what went wrong, what the impact was, and what lessons need to be learned.

  • technology and cybersecurity

IRS crypto enforcement could get tougher

July 15, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service could be doing a better job of cracking down on tax noncompliance by users of virtual currency or digital assets, according to a new report.

  • technology and cybersecurity
  • federal tax

The time has come for TikTok accountants

July 15, 2024

Gen Z accountants are using the popular social media platform TikTok to gain clients and increase their brand awareness. Should you be setting up an account?

  • career resources
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

3 ways to use generative AI to save time today

June 28, 2024

Questions about accuracy and security could be slowing the adoption of generative AI in business, especially in such an exacting field as accounting.

  • technology and cybersecurity

SEC Charges Consensys Software for Unregistered Offers and Sales of Securities Through Its MetaMask Staking Service

June 28, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Consensys Software Inc. with engaging in the unregistered offer and sale of securities through a service it calls MetaMask Staking and with operating as an unregistered broker through MetaMask Staking and another service it calls MetaMask Swaps.

  • technology and cybersecurity
  • advocacy - federal

Connecticut CPA Magazine Excerpt - Effective Automation and AI Implementation: Standing Firm in Efficiency Accounting and Advisory Services and Organization for Client Advisory Services

June 26, 2024

In the midst of the generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype, automation often takes a backseat, with the assumption that AI will solve our problems. However, effective automation and AI implementation are impossible without proper processes, technology, and organization. Keeping this in focus, we’ll explore tools to help your firm achieve its goals and foster a healthy work-life balance for your team.

  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

The AI buck still stops with the humans

June 26, 2024

As artificial intelligence becomes ever more prevalent it’s getting trickier to tell true information from fake. But when things go wrong it’s no use blaming the bots.

  • technology and cybersecurity

76% of large firms plan to integrate AI within 12 months: Duke-Fed Q2 survey

June 21, 2024

Larger companies are set to outpace smaller ones in AI implementation, the quarterly CFO survey suggests.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

Generative AI and Risks to CPA Firms

June 11, 2024

“Write a 1,200-word article regarding how CPA firms can manage risk related to the use of ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI.” This easy ChatGPT request would have resulted in the production of this month’s column in a far more expeditious manner than writing one from scratch, but would it have been as informative or accurate? ChatGPT is an example of generative artificial intelligence (AI), and its popularity has soared since its introduction to the public in November 2022. Given ChatGPT’s versatility, speed, and ability to engage in human-like conversations, it’s easy to see why.

  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Risk-averse CEOs could be left behind in tech-driven future

June 11, 2024

Leaders who will not sacrifice efficiency today for greater innovation tomorrow may lose their competitive edge, according to a new report.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

KPMG Launches "AI Impact Initiative” to Bring AI Technology to Nonprofits and Enable the AI Workforce of the Future

June 10, 2024

Programs will responsibly enable non-profits to do more good with the latest AI technologies and help equip the future workforces with critical AI skills.

  • member news
  • not-for-profit
  • technology and cybersecurity

The tax consequences of digital nomadism

June 06, 2024

In recent years, the global workforce has witnessed a significant shift toward remote work and the rise of digital nomads — individuals who work entirely over the internet while traveling and have no fixed place of business. As many countries are recognizing this growing trend, the solution — the digital nomad visa — is increasing in popularity. The visa, offered under varying names, is currently available in more than 70 countries.

  • state tax
  • technology and cybersecurity
  • federal tax

How do different accounting firms use AI?

June 03, 2024

See how both the Big 4 and smaller firms are utilizing AI in their workflows.

  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity
  • federal tax