Everyone’s talking about technology trends, especially AI, and how they will bring change to virtually every industry. Of course, the accounting field is anticipating the impact of these trends as well. How will these technologies affect the daily work of a CPA? What can CPAs do to prepare for these advancements? How can they assist their organization in adjusting to and thriving in this new environment?
Manual, repetitive tasks will soon become automated and be completed faster and more accurately. This will allow CPAs to focus on thinking strategically and offer the human perspective. Firms will therefore become more efficient and increase their ability to deliver insights in real time. CPAs should work on building their strategic thinking skills to help lead their organizations through this transition.
If you’re looking for more information on how you can prepare for these technology trends, I’ve sourced a couple of articles that address in greater detail the changes that are coming and how you can be on the pathway to take advantage of this growth opportunity to benefit your career.
Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2023
AI Everywhere: What Accountants Should Know
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