Automation

Automation and integration are among the key trends for accountants, say experts from the CPACA.

Institute of Management Accountants president and CEO Jeff Thomson unveiled a new campaign to emphasize the value of management accountants as more jobs fall prey to robots and automation.

Top figures in the field are concerned about the impact of Blockchain and artificial intelligence — but they are also still concerned about staffing shortages.

Accompanied by AI-driven approval routing technology, the new tools are designed to fully automate the accounts payable process.

More chief execs are automating back-office accounting functions, freeing finance professionals to become strategic advisors.

The partnership comes on the heels of the tech company’s secondary stock offering.