The July installment of the monthly newscast series also featured a look at the recently released ACFE Report to the Nations, and the first in a series of conversations about revenue recognition and digital assets.
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The June installment of the monthly newscast series reviews the top issues raised at two of the AICPA’s premier conferences, looks at software being used by auditors, and includes an update from the AICPA’s chief auditor.
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A tech-focused CPA explains why he prioritizes attending ENGAGE and discusses how roles are being changed rapidly by emerging technology. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
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The Big 4 accounting firm announced that it will invest $1 billion over three years in talent and technology. The investment includes a commitment to improve pay for early-career professionals.
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How to find errors in Excel formulas
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How AI can drive a proactive approach to corporate finance
A finance leader looks back on a key early moment in his career and looks forward to the ways AI will help free up capacity for the finance function of tomorrow. Listen to the podcast or read the Q&A.
Tech roundtable: Power to the people tech
Our panel posits that artificial intelligence isn’t the only
technology trend making waves in accounting firms and
finance departments.
Change text to sentence case in Excel
In this month’s column, find out how to change text strings to sentence case in Excel.
AI and fraud: What CPAs should know
Artificial intelligence technology can be misused for fraud, but it is also a tool accountants can use to detect fraud. Find out how to manage AI-generated fraud risks.
How accountants can appropriately rely on AI
A CPA and AI expert discusses some of the ethics questions around using AI in this podcast episode. Hear her words or read the Q&A.
GenAI for accountants: 10 prompt-writing tips
The emerging art of ‘prompt crafting’ can deliver more powerful results from platforms like ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Managing change in audit technology transformation
Constant change can be exhausting. To transform their audit technology despite change fatigue, firms can follow these tried-and-true suggestions.
Move quickly with Excel’s Navigation Pane
The Navigation Pane in Excel is a useful tool that allows users to easily move around and manage large workbooks.
Microsoft’s huge AI rollout: What CPAs should know
Microsoft Copilot merges generative AI with key apps, potentially revolutionizing how accountants work. Here’s what early adopters say.
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