AP automation solutions provider Quadient announced a technology partnership with Atlanta-based Repay Holdings Corporation, a payment solutions provider. With the new Repay integration, Quadient AP generates a payments batch that can be submitted to signing authorities for approval. … Crypto accounting platform Bitwave announced a strategic alliance with Big Four firm Deloitte. The Deloitte-Bitwave alliance offers clients a suite of digital asset offerings, including connecting blockchain data to the ERP system, accelerating monthly close with automated accounting, and streamlining crypto payments. … CPA.com and ESG solutions and consulting provider Good.Lab, announced a new ESG practice development program that will enable accounting firms to respond to growing client demand for ESG advisory services. The program launched with an initial cohort of five firms from the AICPA Major Firms Group that are receiving educational content, hands-on training, enablement tools and insights. Good.Lab was a participant in the 2022 AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator program. Training and enablement will focus on building a revenue-generating practice and defining service offerings, sales approach, revenue model, how to engage with existing clients on the topic, and client delivery tools. … First AML, a global scaleup which streamlines the anti-money laundering onboarding and compliance process, is partnering with Mercia Group LTD, a provider of continuing professional development training, assessments, compliance and marketing services to the U.K. and Ireland accountancy profession. Through the partnership, Mercia’s clients will gain access to First AML’s ICAEW-accredited platform, which offers a solution for AML onboarding including: matter risk assessments, ID verification, beneficial ownership & corporate structures, screening and more. Simultaneously, First AML will endorse Merica as its trusted partner for accounting client requirements around staying up-to-date with regulatory compliance, support and training. … Bitwave, a crypto accounting platform, acquired Gilded, a crypto payments and reporting platform. The acquisition allows users to manage crypto payments and invoices to various stakeholders while tracking expenses. Gilded’s clients will gain access to Bitwave’s platform and customer success team to set up a transition plan. All Gilded products will continue to operate as normal for now. … Digital identity management solutions provider Trua is integrating its Smart Wallet with the Apple Wallet, providing users an added way to securely share their verified digital identity. Leveraging Trua’s authentication technologies, users can store their reusable verified identity either in their Apple Wallet, Trua’s Smart Wallet or a third-party wallet.
