The operating model of audit and advisory has fundamentally changed. With the rise of agentic AI, work is no longer just assisted by technology. It is now executed, orchestrated, and continuously improved across teams and geographies. This shift is moving the practitioner's role from execution to judgment, insight, and advisory, unlocking higher-value outcomes.
In this session, Fieldguide and BDO explore the rise of the AI-powered practitioner and what it means to operate in a Human + AI model. As AI becomes more embedded in how work is executed, firms are navigating a new learning curve that is reshaping traditional models. This shift is forcing a rethink of how talent is developed, measured, and retained. The modern practitioner is defined by evolving skillsets and a growing emphasis on trust, interpretation, and advisory capabilities.
Leading firms are using AI not just to accelerate work, but to fundamentally improve how quality is delivered. For global organizations like BDO, this means driving consistency and standardization across teams, regions, and member firms, while preserving professional judgment and enabling higher-value thinking, better decisions, and stronger client interaction.
We will unpack what it takes to become an AI-native firm. For global organizations like BDO, this requires more than point solutions. It demands a unified platform that enables consistent execution across geographies and scales delivery across the network. We will share key learnings from this transformation, including how team collaboration is changing and what it takes to successfully drive adoption at scale.
