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When it comes to using AI tools, generationally diverse teams are more productive, a new report found. But training for Gen Z employees outpaces opportunities for older generations to upskill.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) to power businesses is real — and so are the associated risks.

The American Institute of CPAs has created an artificial intelligence-enabled tool, Josi, that provides secure, direct access to the AICPA’s professional standards, authoritative guidance and related information.

The AICPA and state societies have pledged strong support for accounting education programs to gain STEM status, and the idea also has backing from the majority of respondents in a new survey.

The majority of accountants are comfortable with technology taking over jobs previously done by people, according to a new report.

CFOs around the world have numerous competing priorities as they continue to add strategy-related responsibilities, according to a new survey that also shows finance chiefs benefitting from new technology tools.

Knowledge and skills gaps are the top barriers to progressing certain strategies related to cybersecurity concerns, a new global report shows.

The accounting profession now lives in a world awash in software solutions, ranging from your typical everything-but-the-kitchen-sink suites to the best of breed in handling one very specific process, and everything in-between.

Wire transfer fraud, typically perpetrated via business email compromise, is a known risk to all types of businesses, including CPA firms. When a CPA firm handles client money, additional risk ensues.

An overwhelming majority of companies are spending more on information technology (IT) year over year, but many of those companies aren’t aware that they’re in the majority.

Cyber incidents are continuing their upward trajectory in 2025, and in this environment, CPA firms are particularly vulnerable to an attack.

AccountingWEB research indicates that firms are divided on whether their software delivers value for money, with small practices experiencing a faster return on investment than their larger counterparts. Respondents also see internal software, such as practice management, in a more favourable light.

Four decades after its debut, finance chiefs say Excel’s consistency, flexibility and shared language keep it central to corporate finance even as AI reshapes the tech stack.

With a bit of time, training and technology, it’s possible to upgrade your engagement letters to create a more automated, better-connected way of working where firms get more value.

CFOs should push audit firms on technology, workforce quality and regulatory readiness, according to a new report from the representing body of Pennsylvania CPAs.

Most people download finance apps to check their balances, transfer money, and maybe pay a bill. But it turns out these apps are interested in much more than just finance-related activities. Cybernews has analyzed 44 of the top finance apps and the permissions they request.

With more than half of UK taxpayers planning to use artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT to help with their self assessment tax return, accountants are preparing for a new kind of tax season.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) today announced the launch of its new NASBA CPA Mobile App (App), designed to give CPA Exam candidates a convenient, mobile-friendly way to prepare for, apply to, and stay informed about the Uniform CPA Examination—anytime, anywhere.

Most workers are using tools not provided by their employers, and few see any type of internal oversight.

Finance professionals expect to scale agentic AI within the next three years, but few employees in a new global survey are open to being managed by AI agents.