An extremely large proportion of people trust AI with financial information and guidance, probably more than they should.

Audit AI solutions provider Fieldguide announced a $75 million Series C round.

The American Institute of CPAs introduced a new program to identify and develop the skills needed by early-career CPAs to succeed in an AI-driven market.

While still a minority, a significant percent of finance leaders have offloaded at least half of their accounting and finance workload to agentic AI tools.

Lawmakers are demanding answers about the sharing of taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Plus, Melio unveils "Agent Mel" AI; Rillet announces continuous close, Brex integration, auto-booking for journal entries; and other accounting tech news and updates.

AI-guided impersonation attacks have become both more numerous and more sophisticated as the technology improves, and will likely not abate anytime soon.

Alt5 replaced its auditor last month less than three weeks after hiring it, bringing on L J Soldinger Associates as its third audit firm in under two months.

The Adopt, Test, Monitor framework can help CPA firms navigate the overwhelming AI landscape. But the landscape has shifted dramatically since it was introduced.

A recent poll found nearly half of accounting software buyers are disappointed by their purchase.

Continuing professional education platform MyCPE One has introduced a website development service designed for CPA and accounting firms.

Taxes are heavily context dependent, complex and require precise calculations. The consequences of getting them wrong are significant.

The integration of AI in tax processes can streamline invoice management, improving accuracy and freeing teams for higher-value tasks.

The Treasury Department canceled $21 million in contracts, alleging the consulting firm failed to protect taxpayer data, including President Trump's tax returns.

The bank plans to buy the closely held financial-technology company that focuses on corporate expense management and accounting.

Plus, Schneider Downs Digital launches AI finance companion; Ramp introduces live budget tracking; and other accounting tech updates.

The Big Four firm announced a new formalized engineering career path, offering a dedicated avenue for advancement based on technology skills and leadership.

The accounting profession is undergoing a dramatic transformation as artificial intelligence and intelligent process automation become central to daily operations.

Organizations with mature agentic AI governance frameworks are in the distinct minority, but this hasn't stopped leaders from rushing to implement the technology this coming year in a wide variety of applications.

Artificial intelligence is helping accountants by doing the 'boring stuff,' but CPAs are now interested in having AI do even more. The problem is that AI comes with some risks.