Finance Professionals in Industry: Bots, Bytes, and Balance Sheets: The Digital Shift in Accounting

Overview

This session explores how emerging technologies are revolutionizing the accounting profession—empowering teams to move beyond manual processes and into a future of automation, analytics, and agility. Attendees will gain insights into:
• Automation in Action: Discover how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and purpose-built tools are eliminating repetitive tasks and accelerating the financial close process
• Smarter Decision-Making: Learn how business analytics and management reporting tools are enabling data-driven strategies and real-time insights
• Collaboration Reimagined: See how platforms like Microsoft Teams are transforming communication and workflow efficiency across accounting teams
• AI on the Horizon: Understand the opportunities and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into financial operations—and what to consider before diving in
• Overcoming Resistance: Explore strategies for navigating cultural and operational barriers to tech adoption

Whether you’re leading a finance team or advising clients, this session will equip you with practical tools and forward-thinking strategies to embrace the digital transformation of accounting.