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Category: NYT Accounting News
Avalara announces ‘agentic AI workforce for tax and compliance’
Avalara announced that its Avi AI, first launched as a chatbot, is now an AI agent that will orchestrate an entirely new network of other AI agents.
Sage rolls out agentic AI enhancements
Sage has leaned even further into AI, announcing Sage Intacct Finance Intelligence Agent, the AI Developer Solutions ecosystem, and AI enhancements to Sage X3.
The 2025 Best Firms for Young Accountants: A balancing act
The 2025 Best Firms for Young Accountants provide their people an equilibrium between work and life — and are always listening for new ways to improve
The 2025 Best Firms for Young Accountants
A look inside the 20 best places to start a career in accounting.
One myth about internal audit that is easily disproved
No matter what internal audit gets called to do, there will always be a cadre of misguided executives and board members who think internal audit is just an extension of the finance function.
CPA Canada calls for AI guardrails
CPA Canada is asking the Canadian government to advance a framework for independent assurance over artificial intelligence systems.
Grant Thornton adds New Zealand firm
Grant Thornton Advisors is adding Grant Thornton New Zealand to its multinational platform, extending its reach into the Asia Pacific region.
Ascend adds BiggsKofford
Top 50 Firm Ascend added BiggsKofford, expanding its geographic footprint in Colorado.
Michigan man charged with falsely claiming to be a CPA
Joseph Vanator of Vantors & Associates in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, was arraigned in late October and charged with one count of accounting violations, a five-year felony.