Many of the most exciting opportunities in public accounting these days revolve around emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, data analysis, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, but creating a service line around an evolving area of technology is, in many respects, different from building a standard accouning firm offering.
We spoke with four firms that have pioneered service lines in areas like blockchain, IT security, digital transformation, data analysis and more to get their take on how and why got they involved and what it took to make their practices successful. In our feature article, the four firms (Armanino, Aprio, EisnerAmper and LBMC) share the history and details behind some of their most exciting offerings, and in a companion article, they talk about the importance of leveraging one of their most important assets — their staff — to make this practices possible. There's also a slideshow with eight great tips for exploring emerging technologies for new practice areas.
If your firm is interested in developing a new technology service line, their insights, learning experiences and best practices are well worth a look!

Opportunities in emerging tech: Leveraging your assets

By Daniel Hood 4 min read

Accounting firms start the process of building a new tech service with one inestimable asset: Their staff. Read story →

Opportunities in emerging tech: 8 tips

By Daniel Hood

Pioneering firms offer a handful of insights, best practices and strategies on building new tech-related service lines. Read story →

BlackLine acquires FourQ

By Daniel Hood 2 min read

The acquisition should improve its capabilities around intercompany tax management and regulatory compliance. Read story →

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QuickBooks adds products to get money faster

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QB Get Paid Upfront and QB Early Pay let small businesses and their employees access their money more quickly. Read story →