big data

Data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotic process automation–these are just some of the tech trends that will continue to perforate the accounting sphere in 2020, according to a recent report by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). The report highlights that finance and accounting professionals are increasingly implementing big data, and will continue…

Big data refers to large sets of data and information that can be mined for valuable insights and analysis. For accountants, big data can provide insights that can help discover new methods of fraud detection, new methods of preventing identity theft, and can even make tax preparation easier. Further, analytics can help accountants determine patterns…