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Gravitating to gen AI: CPA leaders show increased interest
More than 3 in 5 business executives surveyed by the AICPA are at least contemplating the use of generative AI, signaling that broad adoption could be around the corner.
Using Excel’s Goal Seek for data analysis
This month’s column shows how to use Excel’s Goal Seek for data analysis.
Managing change: 3 strategies to avoid a tech transformation tailspin
With about two in three transformations failing, a leader navigating three transformations at one time explains how she plans to avoid becoming a statistic.
The data-driven audit: Technology and the future of auditing
Cathy Rowe, Senior Vice President and Segment Leader, U.S. Professional Market, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America, discusses how data-driven insights combined with analysis and guidance can make audits more thorough and help firms make better decisions.
Using Excel’s Scenario Manager for decision-making
This column shows how to quickly project financial possibilities with Excel Scenario Manager.
Using Copilot in Microsoft Outlook
This column shows how to make good use of Copilot in Microsoft Outlook.
How auditors can demystify transformative technology
One tip from Institute of Internal Auditors CEO Anthony Pugliese on harnessing the power of emerging technology: You don’t have to know everything to start working with it.
How students use — and don’t use — ChatGPT
A study involving 390 students suggests a preference for using ChatGPT as a supplement to traditional resources, such as class notes and textbooks, to complete accounting assignments.
Shorter supply chains: US companies set sights on the Americas
Most senior executives are pleased by the impact of moving their supply chains closer to home, according to a KPMG report. Learn four keys to considering whether a change would benefit your company.
AI promises more efficiency but won’t replace auditors
The 2024 BDO Audit Innovation Survey found that 54% of leaders expect their audit firm to use artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to enhance the audit experience, but the human element is irreplaceable.
‘Majority moves’ in tech: Finance leaders reveal popular practices
Finance leaders are increasingly being asked to devise plans that use new technologies to improve the bottom line. Recent survey results highlight the most common approaches leaders are taking.
10 types of Excel charts for data visualization
This column tours of some of the most useful charts, starting with the basic ones and moving to the more advanced.
Using the AI in Power BI to do root cause analyses
A step-by-step guide shows how the advanced data analytics features in Power BI can solve business problems in minutes rather than hours.
4 Windows 11 features worth your time
This column introduces a quartet of cool features in Windows 11.
Never give up: A CFO tackles tech implementation and triathlons
A finance leader in the final preparation stage for a big race next month explains how being comfortable with the uncomfortable has benefited her career and her training. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
JofA highlights: Tackling accounting’s talent shortage, ChatGPT tips
The JofA’s editor-in-chief highlights the news, features, and advice that CPAs will find useful in recently published and upcoming issues of the magazine. Listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript.
More organizations are turning to AI in the finance function
Research finds a significant increase in the percentage of companies leaning into finance AI, even as many struggle to develop sufficient talent to oversee execution.
Increasing appetite for M&A, AI driving growth, survey finds
Leaders at private and newly public companies are optimistic about growth opportunities, although many view the pivotal role that artificial intelligence plays to be a double-edged sword.
A profitable path powered by AI: Benefits of becoming a ‘data master’
Research reveals how a comprehensive plan related to the relationship between data and artificial intelligence can pay dividends.
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