AI is reshaping audit, tax, and finance. This update surveys what’s real in 2026: core concepts, major tools, risks/controls, and practical CPA use cases. Leave with a clear vocabulary, a current landscape view, and actionable talking points for staff, clients, and vendors.
DESIGNED FOR
CPAs in public practice, CFOs/Controllers/FP&A, internal audit, firm/finance leaders
BENEFITS
- Assess recent advancements in AI and their implications for CPA workflows and client services.
- Distinguish key AI categories and common terminology used in practice.
- Identify high-impact CPA use cases and associated risk/control considerations to discuss with stakeholders.
HIGHLIGHTS
- State of AI technology in 2026: capabilities, limits, and vendor landscape
- CPA use cases: audit procedures, tax research/drafts, controllership
- Risk, control, and governance: data privacy, bias, accuracy, documentation
- What’s next: near-term trends and how to evaluate new tools
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
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