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.
Technology February 10, 2026
KPMG Starts Tax AI Accelerator Program
The program, launched last week, is designed to help corporate tax departments build practical artificial intelligence skills and integrate generative AI into daily operations, KPMG said.
Artificial Intelligence February 10, 2026
Leah Partners with PwC UK on Agentic AI
The collaboration builds on Leah’s existing alliance relationship with PwC UK and reinforces its role as a strategic technology partner supporting PwC UK’s AI-led transformation agenda.
Artificial Intelligence February 10, 2026
CFOs to Prioritize Growth Functions, Technology and AI in 2026
Nearly 60% of CFOs plan to increase finance function AI investments by 10% or more in 2026, while another 24% expect gains of 4% to 9%.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 9, 2026
KPMG Brings Aboard AI Development Platform PrivateBlok
KPMG says the PrivateBlok team will focus on developing AI-first products, enabling persistent services through software-based commercial models, and advancing client offerings.
Firm Management February 9, 2026
Study: AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Hit 88% of Legacy Email Security Systems
A new study shows that 88% of organizations experienced at least one security incident that undermined trust in digital communications over the past 12 months.
Artificial Intelligence February 6, 2026
AI is Creating Divide Between Critical Thinkers and Copy-Paste Workers, Expert Warns
A workplace expert warns of emerging skills gap as employees become overreliant on AI tools, creating division between critical thinkers and copy-paste workers.
Technology February 5, 2026
Startup Accrual Officially Launches with $75M in Funding to Bring AI-Native Automation to Accounting
The San Francisco-based startup says its platform's AI-native infrastructure is built to unify tax preparation and review into a single system for accounting firms.
Technology February 5, 2026
LexisNexis Unveils Tolley+ with Protégé in the U.S.
Tolley+ with Protégé enhances precision, streamlines complex tax workflows, and empowers tax professionals to deliver faster, more accurate results, LexisNexis says.
Technology February 4, 2026
Pilot Rolls Out Fully Autonomous AI Accountant
Pilot said Feb. 4 that its AI Accountant is a fully autonomous system that runs the entire bookkeeping process, from onboarding to monthly close, with zero human intervention.
Technology February 4, 2026
Rillet Introduces Continuous Close Accruals
Rillet recently announced its Continuous Close Accruals module, which the San Francisco-based company said is "taking accruals out of spreadsheet chaos and bringing them into the future."
Artificial Intelligence February 3, 2026
Why AI Isn’t Fixing the Cash Conversion Problem
Sustained margin pressure, elevated capital costs, and rising board expectations mark the start of 2026, so it’s easy to understand why more finance teams are turning to AI.
Staffing February 3, 2026
Surveys Show Workers Are Ready for AI Agents, But Organizations Aren’t
The research highlights a trend it calls “AI limbo,” where rapid AI adoption is outpacing the training, governance, and communication needed for employees to use AI effectively and responsibly.