Xero has announced it will make an integration between its cloud accounting software and Adobe Sign available around the world. The company said this week the first integration will debut in Australia.

Mergers are increasingly a factor in increased accounting firm revenue. At the same time, they hold down per-partner profits, according to the 20th Annual Rosenberg Survey.

Vertex is launching Vertex Innovation Labs, designed to provide information on new technologies. The indirect tax software company said this week the labs offers users the chance to discuss ideas Vertex is developing and to co-develop projects.