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Information management and technology assurance
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.
Using ChatGPT to build a standard operating procedure
See how to use ChatGPT to create standard operating
procedures.
Using ChatGPT-4o with Excel
Learn how to use the new ChatGPT-4o (Omni) to interact with Microsoft Excel.
Small firms find success with advisory services
Young and midcareer CPAs are embracing fresh approaches and modern technology to build flourishing CAS practices.
Get more out of Teams with these 5 features
Here are five features of Teams that can make chat communications more productive.
Identify and delete duplicates in Excel
This article looks at a few ways to identify duplicates in Excel.
Tech adoption at light speed: Balancing euphoria with cynicism
An author and former federal banking regulator, also a keynote speaker at a September AICPA & CIMA conference, offers reasons why technology adoption should be more measured. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
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