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The accountant's advantage over technology in fraud prevention

Accounting Today

Although technology has enhanced risk management, it has not eliminated the root vulnerabilities. A single instance of occupational fraud can cause financial damage that many SMBs cannot survive. While automation, AI and analytics can detect anomalies, they cannot build ethical cultures.

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Decisions 2024: The Opportunities for Accounting Firms Have Never Been Greater

CPA Practice

A Top Technology Initiative Article by Randy Johnston. The outlook couldn’t be brighter with new opportunities, technologies, challenges, and clients looking to take advantage of your service offerings. In this column, I will illustrate portal and AI support with some new platforms that are examples of improved automation and AI.

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Review of Syft Analytics – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Oct. 2024

CPA Practice

Watch the video, or listen to the audio podcast below (transcript below): Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.) Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA 00:00 Welcome to the accounting Technology Lab, sponsored by CPA practice advisor. Oh, here’s another one.

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Overview of 2024 CCH Connections- The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Nov. 2024

CPA Practice

Watch the video, or listen to the audio podcast below (transcript below): Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.) Randy Johnston 00:10 welcome to the accounting Technology Lab. I mean, I knew the people, but I didnt know the product.

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The State of Corporate ESG report: Key findings for CFOs and sustainability officers

ThomsonReuters

As stewards of financial integrity and sustainability, CFOs and sustainability officers are at the forefront of this transformation, tasked with integrating ESG into the core of daily business operations. Here, we explore the key insights from the report, focusing on the essential integration of ERP systems in ESG software deployment. .”

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How can your small size firm use GenAI?

ThomsonReuters

From automating routine tasks to enhancing tax research, AI-powered tax technology can provide significant strategic advantages, particularly for small accounting firms. However, AI-powered tools can automate data entry by extracting information from documents like invoices, receipts, and financial statements.

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The cost of statutory reporting errors and the need for ESG integration

ThomsonReuters

Advanced technology plays a pivotal role by offering tools that safeguard against the pitfalls of manual errors and outdated systems. Highlights: Accurate statutory reporting is crucial to prevent financial and reputational risks. This hinders decision-making and necessitates even more time-consuming intervention.