Emerging technologies

TOPICS / TECHNOLOGY

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.

June 1, 2023

Can ChatGPT answer your clients’ questions?

We put ChatGPT to the test with hypothetical tax questions. See if you think it’s ready to compete with a CPA.

May 25, 2023

Bots emerge as cyber threat for accounting firms

Hackers are now using bots to identify and attack cybersecurity vulnerabilities on a mass scale. What can accountants do to bolster their defenses? Find out from technology and cybersecurity expert Roman Kepczyk in the latest episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast.

May 18, 2023

Tech roundtable: Getting your data in order

Technology leaders in accounting discuss digital assets, what CPAs need to know about Web 3.0, and more in this podcast episode with transcript.

May 11, 2023

Tech roundtable: Tapping into automation and tools of the future

Technology leaders in accounting discuss when and when not to use ChatGPT and robotic process automation in this podcast episode with transcript.

May 10, 2023

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.

May 1, 2023

Get started with robotic process automation: Build your first bot

Follow this step-by-step guide to create a bot to automate simple business tasks.

May 1, 2023

The promise and peril of ChatGPT

Early adopters are finding uses for ChatGPT in accounting, but the chatbot raises concerns about security and accuracy.

May 1, 2023

Increase capacity with automation

Firms should consider costs and risks to prioritize
automating repetitive tasks, panelists in our
technology roundtable suggest.

December 8, 2022

The CPA’s guide to technology (and tech gifts)

Inspector Gadget, aka David Cieslak, is the guest on this podcast episode, which focuses on cybersecurity and CPA-centric holiday gifts.

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