Emerging technologies

TOPICS / TECHNOLOGY

March 28, 2024

Organizations moving forward with generative AI despite concerns, survey shows

More than 70% of finance executives have worries related to privacy, ethics, and accuracy, but some respondents in an AICPA & CIMA survey say they’re moving ahead with implementation of generative AI tools.

March 1, 2024

A first look at using Microsoft’s new AI tool, Copilot

This article offers a brief overview of Copilot and then looks at some interactions with the Bing version of Copilot in the Edge browser.

February 29, 2024

The key to reducing errors with AI: Technology acceptance

Emerging technology can help the finance function eliminate errors, but effective execution may hinge on companies cultivating a high level of acceptance among users.

February 22, 2024

JofA roundtable: Why 2024 is shaping up as a big year for ‘people tech’

There’s more to technology than artificial intelligence. Discover other tech topics CPAs need to know in the latest episode of the JofA podcast, featuring three of the top technology experts in the accounting profession. This is the second of two parts.

February 21, 2024

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.

February 1, 2024

What AI can do for auditors

Firm leaders explain why they are using artificial intelligence to transform audits and how they are handling barriers to AI adoption.

January 22, 2024

As excitement about Gen AI grows, can companies keep up?

The majority of Americans are excited about the role Gen AI can play in their everyday lives, but a global survey finds that the majority of executives aren’t thrilled with their companies’ level of commitment to the rapidly growing technology.

January 8, 2024

CPAs at a crossroads: Real approaches to artificial intelligence

A former firm partner with expertise in ChatGPT and other AI tools shares why CPAs can’t afford to sit on the sideline and shares how to be responsive to your clients, your team at work, or both.

January 4, 2024

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.

December 4, 2023

AICPA seeks comments on criteria for stablecoins

The AICPA’s Assurance Services Executive Committee issued an exposure draft to provide a framework to present information about stablecoins and the assets that back them in order to provide transparency for holders of these digital assets.

November 16, 2023

Doubling down on tech: What’s in store at Digital CPA in Vegas

In this podcast episode with transcript, a CPA.com executive looks back at the disruption that changed the schedule for the initial Digital CPA event and looks ahead to the technology topics taking center stage this year.

November 15, 2023

How artificial intelligence can help save accounting

A CPA argues that accountants can use AI technologies such as ChatGPT to tackle the profession’s most pressing challenges.

November 8, 2023

Generative AI revolution: How auditors are leading the way

Half of finance executives report they’ve already implemented GenAI into financial reporting; the majority view auditors as crucial to the cause.

November 1, 2023

Use ChatGPT to write macros for Outlook

This article discusses the process and covers what to be wary about when using ChatGPT to build a macro for Outlook.

October 5, 2023

Why should CPAs understand ChatGPT?

Two accounting educators focused on generative AI provide a look into the future of tools such as ChatGPT in this podcast episode with transcript.

October 1, 2023

Leveraging advanced tech

Dean Sonderegger, Senior Vice President and General Manager Research & Learning, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America, discusses how AI is transforming the accounting profession.

August 17, 2023

Hybrid intelligence: Working with AI instead of against it

An entrepreneur and keynote speaker explains why artificial intelligence can be embraced and appreciated, instead of feared, in this podcast episode with transcript.

July 27, 2023

AICPA debuts new practice aid for tech-enabled auditing

The AICPA Auditing Standards Board’s Technology Working Group has developed a new practice aid that will emphasize how technology should be seen as a key enabler, elevating audit effectiveness and efficiency for the future. It uses risk assessment procedures under SAS No. 145 as the example.

July 1, 2023

A taxonomy for classifying digital assets

A nonauthoritative guide aids accountants with discussions about digital assets, general ledger account management, establishing internal controls, and complying with anticipated regulatory changes around reconciliations and disclosures.

June 7, 2023

CPA.com announces launch of generative AI initiative

The AICPA’s business and technology subsidiary announced plans to deliver a series of initiatives to build awareness and understanding of generative AI for the accounting profession.