Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coverage

Defining commonly used AI terms

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

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.

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.

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.

AI and governance issues: 3 keys to bridging a costly gap

Recent survey results suggest that poor governance is more costly to artificial intelligence ROI than issues related to workforce and data readiness. What can companies do to get their house in order?

Executive turnover slows, but AI strategy remains unclear

A global survey reveals that executives aren’t changing jobs nearly as often as they did a year ago, but many are seeking better internal support for strategic objectives built around artificial intelligence.

How are finance teams really using AI and automation?

Three experts provide real-life use cases demonstrating AI and automation in finance and offer advice on costs, employee buy-in, and enabling all to learn.

Elder fraud rises as scammers use AI

Learn how CPAs can help protect the elderly against the growing threat of artificial intelligence-powered scams using deepfakes and voice cloning.

Ancient Greece to AI: The past and future of bank fraud

The latest JofA podcast episode details fraud risks facing banks and other financial institutions, including deepfakes and ransomware — and the surprising prevalence of check fraud. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A for prevention strategies and other insights.

How will accountants learn new skills when AI does the work?

As entry-level tasks are automated, the focus of training will shift to judgment, simulation, and continuous upskilling.

AI tools for finance professionals to prepare and visualize data

AI tools are frequently used in data visualization — this article describes how they can make data preparation more efficient and automate visualizations.

AI early adopters pull ahead but face rising risk, global report finds

Most companies committed to AI tools believe they have a strategic advantage, but they also have more risks to consider.

COSO creates audit-ready guidance for governing generative AI

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission’s publication relies on its proven internal control framework to help companies manage AI-related risks.

AI loses ground to pros as taxpayers rethink who should do their taxes

Taxpayers are shifting back toward human tax professionals, with trust in AI for filing slipping across every generation, survey shows.

Can AI actually lead to a heavier workload?

More than 30% of corporate employees in a new survey said AI has increased their workload, nearly double the percentage of employees reporting a workload decrease.

Corporate spending accelerating toward AI in 2026

CFOs and finance leaders in a Gartner survey signal increased spending on technology in the coming year, along with lower average pay raises for a third consecutive year.

Agentic AI is handling more finance work — but can CFOs trust it?

Accuracy concerns mean finance leaders still rely on their teams to validate AI outputs, even as agentic AI shows potential to free up more time for strategic work, according to a new report.

Differentiating agentic and generative AI — and more with a Tech Q&A author

Learn why AI’s “confidently wrong” answers can create real risks for CPA firms, and hear practical insights on emerging threats and trends CPAs should watch closely, according to a Technology Q&A co-author.

How AI is transforming the audit — and what it means for CPAs

New AI tools promise to automate a growing number of audit tasks, but the need for human review remains.

AI risks CPAs should know

This article looks at risks around AI, including generative AI — crossing technological, economic, human, and environmental lines.

Report: AI speeds up work but fails to deliver real business value

Organizations are capturing speed through AI, but much of the reclaimed time is spent correcting or rewriting low-quality AI output, a global report says.

CFOs signal crucial role that technology will play in 2026

Confidence among finance leaders at large companies rises along with their expectations about the impact that artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies will have in the coming year.

Getting unstuck by rethinking processes, people, and AI

What happens when a CPA firm leans into AI and finds a way to ditch busy season? The leader of a small firm shares results and the lessons learned. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

Simple but effective AI use cases for CAS

Discover a six-step process to implement artificial intelligence and explore examples with specific tools.

Shaping AI governance and controls

Bradley Niedzielski, National Business Controls Advisory Leader, and Audit & Assurance partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, discusses why broad controls and strong governance are important when implementing AI.

Writing an effective AI prompt for an audit

Explore AI in audit, SQMS documentation strategies, and fraud prevention insights from the November 2025 A&A Focus webcast for accounting professionals.

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.

Creating an AI agent in ChatGPT

ChatGPT’s agent can set complex goals, create a plan to meet those goals, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Reflecting on AI’s rise in accounting, looking to what comes next

A consultant and keynote speaker shares how AI, hybrid work, and uncertainty are reshaping the accounting profession. Ahead of his sessions at the Digital CPA Conference, Pascal Finette assesses the profession’s willingness to change.

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.

AI-driven spreadsheet tools — what CPAs need to know

Emerging AI-enabled, automated data management tools such as Paradigm have the potential to challenge Excel’s current market dominance.

Incorporating prompt engineering into the accounting curriculum

It is imperative that accountants learn how to write effective instructions for generative AI applications like ChatGPT.

Parting thought from ENGAGE: Don’t let tech changes overwhelm you

A tech-focused CPA explains why he prioritizes attending ENGAGE and discusses how roles are being changed rapidly by emerging technology. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

How AI can drive a proactive approach to corporate finance

A finance leader looks back on a key early moment in his career and looks forward to the ways AI will help free up capacity for the finance function of tomorrow. Listen to the podcast or read the Q&A.

How accountants can appropriately rely on AI

A CPA and AI expert discusses some of the ethics questions around using AI in this podcast episode. Hear her words or read the Q&A.

Tech roundtable: AI and automation go way beyond ChatGPT

There’s a lot more to artificial intelligence than ChatGPT. What is it and how will CPAs be affected? Find out from three top accounting technology experts in the latest episode of the JofA podcast, which includes a full transcript.

For all future bosses: A leader’s take on in-office work, AI, and more

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor explains why she’s energized by recent conference interactions and offers advice for those with leadership aspirations in this podcast episode with transcript.

Gen AI, business model transformation, and more with AICPA & CIMA CEO

The CEO of AICPA & CIMA explains how the move by private-equity investors into accounting is just one step in firm transformation and why a world “devoid of trust” needs accountants.

How to handle AI chatbots in the classroom

AI chatbots such as ChatGPT are very popular among students. Here’s how some professors are handling them.