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C-suite goal: Keep up with new technology
Keeping up with new technology is the top personal challenge for executives, followed closely by balancing career and personal life, and embracing change and innovation, according to a new survey.
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.
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.
Privacy and profits: How responsible data protection can drive revenue
Many companies report a solid return on investment from their actions to protect and promote privacy, but a few simple steps could boost both profitability and security.
Super Bowl CFO Q&A: AI, risk management, enjoying the moment
New viewing platforms, new ways to reach fans, and embracing the here and now — hear about all those topics and more in this podcast episode with the finance chief of a Super Bowl regular.
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.
Resources for advancing your Microsoft skills
This column discusses the resources available to help sharpen your Microsoft skills.
Building RPAs that start automatically
This column discusses RPAs that run automatically when triggered.
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.
For all future bosses: A leader’s take on in-office work, AI, and more
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor explains why she’s energized by recent conference interactions and offers advice for those with leadership aspirations in this podcast episode with transcript.
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.
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.
Using technology to boost audit quality
With tools such as artificial intelligence, auditors can implement new processes that enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
Power Automate and save hours with Windows 11 tool
Power Automate Desktop is a low code/no code RPA tool, which means you don’t have to be a programmer to script an RPA flow.
Exploring Excel’s dynamic FILTER function
The FILTER function has all the filtering power of the venerable filter feature but can perform more tasks, including setting up automated filters and showing results where the user wants them to be shown.
A Robert Half executive on the 2024 hiring outlook
What’s the outlook for finance and accounting hiring in the new year, and what role could the rapid rise of generative AI play? A placement expert explores those topics in this podcast episode with transcript.
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.
Four hardware tips to improve your work experience
This Q&A shows hardware peripherals that create a different user experience.
Record tasks in Excel with Automate
The Automate tab allows you to create and run Office Scripts, which allow users to
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