Artificial Intelligence

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August 1, 2026

What AI agents mean for CPA firms

Q Why does AI still feel hit-or-miss for me? A Folks tend to focus on the prompt, but truly great results depend on the “context” you can provide. Tax questions without facts are just hypothetical. A tax question with the client’s partnership agreement, the prior year’s return, and the relevant Treasury

August 1, 2026

How to set up a simple automation in Zapier

This article walks you through connecting two apps in Zapier.

August 1, 2026

Real-life ways small firms use AI

Learn how four practices with fewer than 10 employees deploy artificial intelligence to expand capacity, do faster research, and more.

July 21, 2026

Are finance leaders moving too fast on agentic AI?

While more than 9 in 10 senior finance leaders in a recent survey said they’re under career pressure to demonstrate a return on agentic AI investment, the ROI may be slowed by an emphasis on speed above all.

July 9, 2026

From estate planning to AI: Managing CPA liability

A coauthor of the JofA’s Professional Liability Spotlight column discusses the risks for CPAs related to the Great Wealth Transfer, how accountants can serve as a “critical guardrail” for clients, and the key components of an effective AI policy. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

July 1, 2026

A guide to fighting AI-fueled AP/AR fraud

Widely available AI is making payment fraud easier to perpetrate and harder to detect, raising the stakes for controls, verification, and professional skepticism.

July 1, 2026

What AI agents mean for CPA firms

David Yue, Co-Founder & CEO, Accordance, discusses what AI agents could really do for your firm.

July 1, 2026

Drafting an AI policy that actually works

Find out what firms can do to create and maintain effective generative AI policies that align with professional and regulatory obligations.

June 4, 2026

Aligning with AI: Lisa Simpson on how to overcome sense of overwhelm

An AICPA vice president reflects on the growth of Town Hall and shares how CPAs can manage AI overload. Also, get a breakdown on the recent AICPA and CIMA survey on CPA decision-makers’ economic sentiment.

May 13, 2026

AI for CPAs: From efficiency tool to decision engine

Most global finance leaders in a new survey report that artificial intelligence is improving decision-making and forecast accuracy in the finance function, and organizations using agentic AI and those making sure AI is assurance-ready are seeing bigger gains.

May 5, 2026

9 tips to write more effective AI prompts

Want better results from AI? An Engage 2026 conference speaker unveils practical tips to help CPAs write clearer, more effective AI prompts.

May 1, 2026

Defining commonly used AI terms

This article defines some Artificial intelligence (AI) terms and give examples in accounting.

May 1, 2026

5 human competencies CPAs need in the AI age

Artificial intelligence is taking over more tasks, but accountants can remain indispensable by strengthening qualities machines cannot replicate.

May 1, 2026

People skills: You are a human being, not a human doing

Self-awareness, curiosity, and communication give CPAs a professional edge in an AI world.

April 24, 2026

Facing cost pressures, CFOs turn to AI and automation

Cost management topped CFOs’ list of internal risks in a recent Deloitte survey, and respondents cited automation and technology upgrades as the most proven way to control costs.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

What small firm CPAs need to know

In a new JofA column, the AICPA’s small firm advocate answers questions about making A&A services and peer review more manageable, dealing with frequent tax law changes, and planning for retirement.