Crunchafi appoints technology entrepreneur David Wyle to board

Accounting software provider Crunchafi has named technology entrepreneur David Wyle to its board of directors.

The company said Wyle has close to 30 years of experience in developing tools for tax and audit practitioners.

Crunchafi CEO Mark Weidick said: “He understands, at a deep level, what CPA [certified public accountant] firms actually need, and he knows what it takes to build technology that earns their trust.

“Having him in our corner as we grow is a tremendous advantage for our team, our partners and the firms we serve.”

Wyle began his career as a CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) before launching ePace! Software in 1997.

The business created a paperless audit system designed to automate preparation of financial statements in Word and Excel.

CCH bought ePace! in 2001 and the technology later formed the basis of ProSystem fx Engagement, which continues to be used by practitioners across the profession.

In 2002, Wyle set up SurePrep, which introduced tools for automating tax documents and changed tax preparation processes.

Thomson Reuters acquired SurePrep in 2023. Following the deal, Wyle moved into the role of general manager of audit, with responsibility for the company’s global audit technology and related offerings.

His appointment comes as Crunchafi expands its collaboration with Thomson Reuters, a partnership aimed at boosting uptake of the company’s Lease Accounting and Data Extraction products among CPA companies across the US.

Commenting on his new position, Wyle said: “I have spent my career building tools that help accountants work smarter, and Crunchafi is doing exactly that.

“The accounting profession is at a pivotal moment, with firms under real pressure to do more with less, stay compliant and deliver higher-value advisory services to clients.

“Crunchafi’s products address those challenges head-on, and I am excited to help the team scale what they have built.”