A data revolution, from hot dogs to fastballs
The director of accounting for the San Diego Padres explains how teams are adopting technology to improve the on-field product and the customer experience.
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COVID-19 decisions create data dilemma for businesses
The rush to set up and support remote working arrangements kept companies operating despite pandemic-related quarantines, but the swift shift to the cloud could mean that regulatory problems loom on the horizon. The first question that must be answered: Where is my data?
Do-it-yourself accounting automations
Accounting automation is no longer limited to companies with developers capable of connecting applications with APIs.
Power BI: An analytical view
Data visualization applications such as Microsoft’s Power BI and Tableau can unlock the value of data. This article explores how Power BI works.
What is artificial intelligence?
There are two main categories of AI: artificial general intelligence (AGI) and narrow artificial intelligence (NAI).
What CPAs must do to capitalize on disruption
This article explores ways accountants should be preparing themselves and their businesses for the coming wave of technology-powered disruption.
Why patience is important with AI
In Part 2 of our annual accounting technology roundtable, our experts explore aspects of artificial intelligence, including what CPAs can realistically expect from initial AI implementations.
Resources for teaching data analytics in accounting
This helpful guide provides the best-known free educator resources for teaching data analytics, including software, case studies, tutorials, assignments, full curricula, and more.
Artificial intelligence covers a broad spectrum
Robotics, deep learning, and machine learning fall under the AI umbrella, says David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA, executive vice president and chief cloud officer, RKL eSolutions.
4 steps to prepare for the future of accounting
This article offers tips to make sure you're ready when the technology is.
What CPAs should know about machine learning vs. deep learning
This article looks at two subsets of artificial intelligence that could have an impact on the way accounting professionals do their jobs.
The required step before AI and blockchain
Here are a few things to look for when selecting cloud accounting software that will provide you and your clients the most value.
Blockchain, machine learning, and a future accounting
Professionals who aren’t at the forefront of learning and testing ways to adopt these technologies risk getting left behind.
CPAs’ top 5 questions about blockchain, cryptocurrencies
This article discusses ways CPAs can leverage this new technology to improve client service.
The robots are not just coming, they are already here
In the accounting technology industry, machine learning systems are already working in the background.
How AI, blockchain, and automation will reinvent accounting
Three of the profession’s top technology experts discuss the radical changes emerging technologies will bring to accounting — and accountants — over the next 1–5 years.
How to boost Excel efficiency with Power Query
This article shows how Microsoft Power Query for Excel can streamline the ongoing delivery of additional data for analysis by PivotTables.
Real talk about artificial intelligence and blockchain
In the second part of the JofA’s annual technology roundtable, the panelists debate how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other technologies might reshape accounting.
Real talk about artificial intelligence and blockchain
Artificial intelligence and blockchain are among the technologies being touted as potentially disruptive and transformational for the accounting profession. How and when will new technologies reshape the accounting profession?
How financial statement audits deliver key business insights
Increased use of data analytics is helping auditors find more information that could be helpful to clients.
