Small CPA firms, “the heart and center” of the accounting profession, are the focus of this episode of the JofA podcast. An AICPA vice president discusses how AI and automation are leveling the playing field and how innovation can thrive in smaller practices. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
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Elder fraud rises as scammers use AI
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COSO creates audit-ready guidance for governing generative AI
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Can AI actually lead to a heavier workload?
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Inside the AICPA’s effort to enhance the skills of early-career CPAs
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