Digits announced the release of its AI Firm Models—through the new Digits Accountant Partner Program—to adapt to the processes of specific accounting practices.

Leading AI models continue to get faster and better. But finance teams still cannot — and should not — trust them to close the books.

Plus, Acumatica rolls out 2025 R2 release; Qount announces AI-Powered 1099 Workflow solution; and other accounting tech news and updates.

Entry-level job postings for financial services fell 24% since last January, due to AI automating tasks traditionally performed by junior talent, according to Randstad.

AI can, in theory, make people more productive. But the results of a recent study show this is not guaranteed, as people report receiving low quality AI "workslop" outputs that paradoxically increase the amount of work.

Plus, Workday rolls out host of new AI agents, introduces "flex credits"; Canopy Smart Intake now includes AI-driven document requests; and other tech news.

As firms seek to build more diverse, high-performing teams, understanding how algorithmic bias works—and how to mitigate is no longer optional.

Accounting software provider FloQast announced that users can now craft their own AI agents through natural language prompts, alongside several new AI-based capacities for the platform.

Chief financial officers are no longer just a part of implementing the corporate strategy — they are playing significant roles in creating it.

More than half of tax practitioners use AI for research, but don't count out the classic search engine, which remains an essential tool for many.

Plus, top tools for your home office, the return of the in-person interview and other developments in technology this past month and how they'll impact your clients and your firm.

AI is only as good as the input it receives. If you feed it vague, biased or incomplete information, you'll get vague, biased or incomplete results.

Top 10 firm CBIZ released a new AI solution, Vertical Vector AI, developed specifically for middle-market businesses.

The payroll solutions provider rolled out a centralized dashboard to unify payroll management across multiple clients, plus a benefits advisor for accountants.

The internal audit profession has been grappling with a greater array of responsibilities beyond checking up on corporate finances, including vetting companies' cybersecurity and use of artificial intelligence.

Plus, AuditDashboard announces 8.0 release with Microsoft 365 and Copilot integration; Audit Sight releases new analytics module for insights; and other accounting tech updates.

There's wide consensus that AI will shape the future of the profession. But there's also uncertainty about what to do next, and even more so how to get there.

The fourth industrial revolution isn't just changing what accounting and finance professionals do — it's revealing how fundamentally broken professional development has become.

A significant proportion of people are following financial advice given to them by AI models, and many reported losing $100 or more.

BlackLine, which provides automation software for accounting and finance, announced the launch of a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities called Verity.