Emerging technologies

TOPICS / TECHNOLOGY

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.

October 1, 2022

What CPAs need to know about NFTs

NFTs are unique, immutable, and auditable records of the ownership of both physical and digital assets.

August 10, 2022

Tackling NFTs in the accounting classroom

An emerging technology has interesting accounting implications.

March 25, 2022

3 ways NFPs can adapt online to the new economic climate

Telling compelling narratives online by leveraging influencers, TikTok, and freelancer platforms can increase opportunities for not-for-profits.

February 3, 2022

A blockchain glossary, the CPA firm of the future, and Excel malware

Blockchain — what does it mean to you? A glossary of terms offers clarity. Also, hear or read more about accounting firms’ tech-integrated future.

November 23, 2021

6 lessons from audit experts who adopted AI early

Machine learning is within reach for many audit firms.

November 18, 2021

Career advice and RPA tips from CPA leaders

One CPA leader shares more on being a lifelong learner and the advice she gives to up-and-coming accountants; another leader explains some of the opportunities that firms have to automate certain processes and begin to offer more advisory services.

October 22, 2021

AI in manufacturing: Optimizing costs and enabling the workforce

Manufacturing leaders can use artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and drive growth. But taking full advantage of the technology requires upskilling the workforce.

September 1, 2021

A take on cryptoasset transactions, investments, and risk

CFOs need to gain perspective on how to handle the accounting, tax, internal control, and risk management challenges of cryptoasset transactions.

August 1, 2021

Ask the expert: What is an API?

Calvin Leong helps firms understand what APIs are available at Thomson Reuters and how to use them.

July 15, 2021

NFTs come with big valuation challenges

Nonfungible token sales have commanded eye-popping prices in the past year, leaving CPAs with many questions related to valuation of these digital assets.

June 24, 2021

Tax consequences of nonfungible tokens (NFTs)

These new blockchain-created digital assets may be treated as intangibles for tax purposes, but a dearth of guidance leaves questions.

June 8, 2021

6 ways to include more technology in the accounting curriculum

Here are some ways accounting departments and faculty can integrate technology throughout the curriculum to better prepare graduates to meet the needs of the profession.