Accounting stories

SentinelOne has appointed former Asana executive Sonalee Parekh as its new chief financial officer to steer its next phase of growth.

Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.

New research finds 85% of firms trial AI but only 17% use it daily, with weak knowledge governance blamed for stalled adoption.

A new foundation has launched to study how AI is transforming real-world accounting and finance work, from tax and audit to advisory.

Stress is surging for New Zealand's small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.

US mid-market CFOs eye AI to free time for strategy but say adoption hinges on strict human oversight and verifiable audit trails.

AI has shifted from hype to an everyday tool for accountants, reshaping workflows, client work and skills as agentic systems loom.

Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.

Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality 'AI workslop' outputs.

AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.

OutSystems names Fay Sien Goon as CFO to steer global finance and support its push into AI-powered application development and agentic systems.

Finance chiefs warn 2026 AI tools must be fully auditable and data‑driven, with 'prove it' tests replacing hype in buying decisions.

Finance chiefs brace for AI upheaval as CIMA warns of widening skills gap and underprepared teams despite soaring expectations.

Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.

AI is rapidly transforming accounting, shifting roles from bookkeeping to strategic advising and reshaping how firms deliver value amid economic challenges.

BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.

Ignition and Karbon have integrated to automate billing and workflows, boosting efficiency for accounting firms by streamlining client onboarding and payments.

Wolters Kluwer updates CCH iFirm platform with AI and new tools to boost efficiency and client management for accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.

As businesses add subsidiaries, basic accounting software falters, creating manual woes and scaling issues that cloud ERP systems can resolve efficiently.