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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

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.

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.

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.

April 23, 2026

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?

April 7, 2026

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.

April 1, 2026

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.

April 1, 2026

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.

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Drafting an AI policy that actually works

As AI use accelerates, many firms are discovering their policies haven’t kept pace. This article breaks down what CPAs and finance leaders should consider when drafting an AI policy that’s practical, flexible, and fit for real world use.