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Emerging technologies
How one accounting program introduces students to RPA
A professor explains how and why to incorporate the technology into the curriculum.
Get started with robotic process automation
Experts offer their advice on teaching this emerging technology.
Fair value, stablecoins addressed in new AICPA guidance
Nonauthoritative set of 13 Q&As also touches on how investment companies and broker-dealers should account for digital assets.
Blockchain not seen transforming accounting processes — yet
Blockchain is often misunderstood. For instance, there is not one blockchain but many. Similarly, there are many opinions about how blockchain will affect the practice of accounting. Participants in the our annual technology roundtable add their voices to the debate.
Evaluating blockchain and internal control through a COSO lens
Although blockchain technology creates new risks, organizations also can use it to improve risk management and create better controls.
Technology lessons from the pandemic — and beyond
The upheaval of the coronavirus crisis caused the accounting profession to turn to technology like never before. Our technology roundtable discusses what was learned — and what the future holds.
5 ways accountants can track cryptocurrency
This article discusses how accountants can spot the telltale sings that increasingly mainstream virtual currencies are being used to squirrel away illicit funds.
Where accounting really stands with blockchain
Erik Asgeirsson, president and CEO of CPA.com, and Ron Quaranta, founder and chairman of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, examine tax and accounting issues related to cryptoassets and explore assurance opportunities blockchain is creating for accountants.
What is artificial intelligence?
There are two main categories of AI: artificial general intelligence (AGI) and narrow artificial intelligence (NAI).
2020s vision: Tech transformation on tap
Data analytics, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other technologies will drive big changes in the accounting profession over the next 10 years. Are you ready for what’s next?
Robotic process automation for tax
See what “bots” can do for tax practices and departments.
The tech trends we’ll see in 2020 and beyond
2020 is not far away, and that means major changes related to technology are coming at us fast. The tech-focused founder of a consulting firm provides a preview.
A different approach to applying blockchain
Louise W. Reed, CPA, has developed a blockchain-based online marketplace that she believes will facilitate tax credit transfers nationally.
What I’ve learned building a blockchain business
Jagruti Solanki, CPA, CGMA, an assurance partner within the technology and blockchain group at Aprio LLP, reveals what she has learned leading the blockchain services group at the firm.
Why patience is important with AI
In Part 2 of our annual accounting technology roundtable, our experts explore aspects of artificial intelligence, including what CPAs can realistically expect from initial AI implementations.
How we successfully implemented AI in audit
A partner at Garbelman Winslow CPAs describes the Maryland firm’s experience using machine learning to improve its audit process.
What CPAs need to know to succeed in new tech age
The Paul Reveres of accounting have been on their horses for the past couple of years, crying out that technologies such as AI and blockchain are set to invade the profession. “The robots are coming! The robots are coming!” Very well, but what should CPAs be doing about it? Find out in Part 1 of our annual Accounting Technology Roundtable.
Cryptocurrency gift strategies for not-for-profits
Not-for-profits should proceed carefully as they consider whether to accept gifts of virtual currency. And here’s how they should proceed if they do.
Why CPAs can’t wait on automation tools
Why shouldn’t CPA firms wait on others to develop AI and data analytics tools? Find out in this podcast episode.