Tech news: CPAClub launches AI-powered CPAClub Coach

Accounting talent solutions provider CPAClub announced the release of its CPAClub Coach, an AI-powered advisor combined with live CPA expertise. CPAClub Coach is designed to bridge the talent gap in accounting by integrating artificial intelligence with live expert support, offering members personalized coaching as well as standards-based guidance on both accounting and audit-related questions. Members also have access to experienced professionals for more complex issues. Based on members' inquiries, CPAClub Coach may recommend specific nano-learning courses from a custom-developed, growing library. CPAClub also touted its library of resources for complying with the AICPA's Statement on Quality Management Standards (SQMS) and PCAOB QC 1000. Both the SQMS and PCAOB QC 1000 must be implemented by Dec. 15, 2025, marking a shift in how firms approach quality management. CPAClub pointed to its expanded partnership with Caseware to author these resources to be integrated into the  Caseware SQM application.

Accounting solutions provider FloQast has achieved certification in the ISO 42001 standard, a globally recognized standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an artificial intelligence management system. The certification provides a structured framework for organizations to govern AI development and use ethically, transparently, and in accordance with international best practices. FloQast's ISO 42001 certification was achieved following a rigorous external audit, where FloQast's AI systems, governance policies and risk management practices were evaluated to ensure compliance with the standard. FloQast's ISO 42001 certification highlights the organization's investment in ethical AI development practices, risk management and customer-centric innovation. 

Accounting and auditing analytics software company Caseware announced that it has bought Extractly.ai, an Australian-based AI startup that offers intelligent document processing solutions already in use by major accounting firms such as BDO, Grant Thornton and PKF O'Connor Davies (see previous story for more) Extractly offers the ability to automatically extract and integrate data from digital or scanned documents, including handwritten notes, into one's workpapers and documents. It also features smart data linking to reduce the need for manual searching and data extraction. The program offers support for text in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and German. Users have the ability to click on any cell in an Excel workpaper to navigate to the exact location in the linked document where the data originated. Users can redact sensitive information, highlight relevant links and flexibly restructure data. An AutoSum feature can automatically verify data within documents. Other features include analytics and metrics tracking, and varied permissions tailored to different roles within a team.