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Auditing July 29, 2026
74% of Enterprises Say They Are Audit-Ready for AI, Only 27% Actually Are
Many organizations have built the foundations needed for AI governance but are still struggling to operationalize policies.
Artificial Intelligence July 28, 2026
Finance Leaders Are Ready to Increase AI, But Most Aren’t Ready to Control It
67% of finance teams already run AI in accounts payable, but only 39% have built the operating model to execute at scale, according to a new report.
Financial Reporting July 22, 2026
45% of CFOs Say Their AI Investments Lean Toward Productivity
Just 20% of finance AI projects lean towards decision quality, while 45% of AI investments in finance lean towards productivity.
Accounting July 22, 2026
Illinois CPA Society to Host Accounting and Finance Summit Aug. 26-27
The ICPAS Summit will take place Aug. 26-27, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.
Accounting July 22, 2026
The Middle Market Has Embraced AI. Now Comes the Hard Part
Middle market companies across the U.S. and Canada have moved decisively from AI experimentation to AI execution.
Small Business July 22, 2026
Cost Pressures Surge in Q2 Due to Iran War, Accountants and CFOs Say
The fallout from the Middle East conflict continues to impact the results of the quarterly Global Economic Conditions Survey from the IMA and the ACCA.
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Accounting July 22, 2026
Bottomline and American Express Partner to Expand B2B Payment Connectivity Through Paymode
Payments automation may help address key gaps identified by surveyed financial decision-makers.
Accounting July 21, 2026
Registration Open for Ensuring Success 2026 – Free Online CPE and IRS CE Conference Dec. 9-10, 2026
This year’s online event will be held Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2026, with seven free, one-hour, educational sessions each day.
General News July 20, 2026
CEO Confidence Slips in Q2 2026 as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Take Hold
Nearly half of CEOs now report that U.S. economic conditions have worsened compared to a year ago.
Taxes July 19, 2026
Blue J Offers Tax and Accounting Teachers and Students Free Access to AI-Powered Tax Research
The program helps students build lasting research judgment instead of memorizing rules that may soon be outdated.
CAS July 16, 2026
Specialty Tax Forum to Gather Russian-Speaking Professionals in Miami, Oct. 22-24
The Association of Russian-Speaking Accountants and Tax Professionals (ARSAT), has announced a national forum for 2026.
Risk Management July 15, 2026
Grant Thornton Advisors Partners with Fieldguide for Agentic AI for Risk and Control Services
Fieldguide’s agentic platform will be the technology foundation behind CompliAI, Grant Thornton’s AI controls and risk assessment tool.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
