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AI and the audit: Finance leaders strongly support forward-thinking firms
Nearly all CFOs and finance directors in a BDO survey say they would pay more to work with audit firms that rely on artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
Lurking in the shadows: The costs of unapproved AI tools
“Shadow AI” use is rampant among company leadership and employees alike, a practice that exposes businesses to significant financial and reputational risks.
A new frontier: CPAs as AI system evaluators
Artificial intelligence has a trust problem. CPAs have the credibility and skill sets to address the issue.
Reputation, security, compliance: Why AI risk disclosures are surging
Nearly three-quarters of S&P 500 companies have disclosed at least one AI-related risk in Form 10-K filings so far in 2025. Learn what types of companies are reporting risk and what exactly they’re disclosing.
Is spending on technology spinning out of control?
Information technology spending, driven by AI investment, is consistently rising, but a survey finds that most leaders assume that they’re spending more than other companies are.
Are you prepared for the cost of a data security incident?
Accounting records are a tantalizing target for hackers. Learn about the risks, response strategies, and best practices to help safeguard your business.
AI-powered hacking in accounting: ‘No one is safe’
Artificial intelligence is producing scary good cyberattacks, but CPAs can take steps to lower their risk of being a victim.
Start risk management with employee onboarding
Include risk management training during new employee onboarding to
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High school outreach to boost the accounting pipeline
Interactive presentations related to the students’ interests increased awareness and interest in the accounting field.
‘Shift your tech strategy’: 3 keys to positive ROI
Business leaders are investing more than ever in new technologies, but the investment likely won’t pay off without a plan that aligns tech with business objectives.
Recruitment fraud: What you need to know
Follow these tips to protect yourself from increasingly sophisticated job scams.
The ROI of generative AI: It’s growing rapidly, CFOs say
Nearly 9 in 10 survey respondents believe artificial intelligence is providing a “very positive” return on investment, and even more express high levels of trust in the technologies.
Hiring best practices: How to succeed in a competitive labor market
What’s the outlook for finance and accounting hiring in the new year, and what role could fully in-office work play? Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with a placement expert.
AICPA asks SEC to reject PCAOB rules that pose ‘significant challenges’
A comment letter sent Thursday urges the SEC, which oversees the PCAOB, to “refrain from approving” final rules issued last month that call for certain PCAOB-registered public accounting firms to report on a list of firm and engagement metrics.
A change in optimism about the US economy
Projections for revenue and profit growth for the coming 12 months are notably higher than recent previous quarters, according to a new survey. Why is that? Learn more about the results by listening to the podcast episode or reading the Q&A.
PCAOB will require firms to share a new set of metrics
The board approves eight firm and engagement metrics for disclosure and adds to the disclosures it requires during annual reporting and special reporting periods. It also approves its 2025 budget and puts any action related to NOCLAR on hold until 2025.
Offshoring for CPA firms: The hows and whys
Offshoring can open the door to a global talent pool, but firms should follow best practices and avoid common pitfalls.
Increasing appetite for M&A, AI driving growth, survey finds
Leaders at private and newly public companies are optimistic about growth opportunities, although many view the pivotal role that artificial intelligence plays to be a double-edged sword.
Tech adoption at light speed: Balancing euphoria with cynicism
An author and former federal banking regulator, also a keynote speaker at a September AICPA & CIMA conference, offers reasons why technology adoption should be more measured. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
CFO optimism reaches highest level in 3 years, new survey shows
Grant Thornton’s Q2 2024 CFO survey found that 58% of CFOs are optimistic about the U.S. economy — the highest level of optimism since the third quarter of 2021. Plus, a rising percentage of CFOs expect profits to grow in the next 12 months.
