10 tech stories you may have missed

Millions of small businesses selling online; the return of retro technology; and eight other developments accountants and their clients need to know about.


Rainmaker debuts community for managing partners

The consultancy has introduced a new growth-focused online community for accounting firm MPs.


The postcard tax return: A ‘simple’ solution?

Combined, the six supplemental tax schedules include more than 50 additional line items.


How blockchain can help accountants address food safety

CPAs often talk about becoming strategic partners to help drive business decisions, and food safety is a real-world problem with a real-world impact.


AuditBoard raises $40M in funding

The developer of cloud-based auditing software has finished a second round led by Battery Ventures.


EisnerAmper and CloudAccess create cybersecurity partnership

The firm will now provide security services including SIEM, log management and vulnerability scanning.


Rich Russians start family offices as heirs lie in wait

Today, there are about 100 single family offices in Russia and as many as 20 multi-family offices. Such firms typically tend to investments, taxes, estate planning and even personal needs such as travel and education.


Funerals are becoming one last extravagant display of wealth

Private wealth managers and accountants are advising their ultra-rich clients to deal with the topic of their own mortality.


Manafort jury deliberating evidence and FBAR requirements

Jurors are weighing the evidence for a second day in the fraud trial of Paul Manafort after the judge responded late Thursday to four written questions they posed.


Firms on the move: AICPA honors accountants in government

MSCPA names 2018 Women to Watch; Rodman CPAs unveils online career center; and more news from CPA offices across the country.