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February 6, 2024

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.

February 1, 2024

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.

February 1, 2024

Resources for advancing your Microsoft skills

This column discusses the resources available to help sharpen your Microsoft skills.

February 1, 2024

Building RPAs that start automatically

This column discusses RPAs that run automatically when triggered.

January 22, 2024

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.

January 11, 2024

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.

January 8, 2024

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.

January 4, 2024

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.

January 1, 2024

Using technology to boost audit quality

With tools such as artificial intelligence, auditors can implement new processes that enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

January 1, 2024

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.

January 1, 2024

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.

December 21, 2023

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.

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.

December 1, 2023

Four hardware tips to improve your work experience

This Q&A shows hardware peripherals that create a different user experience.

December 1, 2023

Record tasks in Excel with Automate

The Automate tab allows you to create and run Office Scripts, which allow users to
automate tasks in Excel.

November 30, 2023

Hear all about it: What’s in the December JofA

The JofA’s editor-in-chief highlights the news, features and advice that CPAs will find useful in the December issue of the magazine. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.

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.

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Flip out with the latest Tech Q&A

The September Technology Q&A column shows how to create dynamic to-do lists with Excel's checkboxes and also how to set up multifactor authentication texts that don't rely on phones. Flip through both items and view a video walkthrough in our digital format.