While CPA firms far and wide have made major technology investments over the years, the vast majority of accountants say they're not being used to their full potential.

Despite security enhancements from Microsoft, CPA firms are likely to disable the controversial Recall feature in Windows 11, which uses AI to create a precise record of user activity.

Plus, OneStream announces new AI agents, other solutions; Suralink rolls out request-to-test solution; and other accounting tech news and updates.

What will be the role of the junior associate once AI takes over all the simple tasks that generate the experience needed for more complex ones?

These days, it takes an AI village to develop an accountant.

Zoho's customer relationship manager, previously only for sales teams, has been modified and enhanced with AI to become CRM for Everyone.

The new payments solution promises to be the first step in a broader move into financial services.