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Why Audit Firms Are Rewriting the Role of the Modern Accountant

Why Audit Firms Are Rewriting the Role of the Modern Accountant

by Controllers Council | May 8, 2026 | Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audit

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the audit profession. Tasks once handled by junior accountants, including testing payroll, expenses, and contracts, are increasingly being automated by AI tools. As firms expand adoption, the role of accountants is shifting...
From Manual to Strategic: How AI Is Transforming Finance and Accounting Operations

From Manual to Strategic: How AI Is Transforming Finance and Accounting Operations

by Controllers Council | May 6, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In the recent Controllers Council and Zip webinar, From Manual to Strategic: How AI Is Transforming Finance and Accounting Operations, finance leaders examined a reality many accounting teams now face daily: the pressure to modernize operations without compromising...
From COA Chaos to AI Confidence: A Finance Data Playbook

From COA Chaos to AI Confidence: A Finance Data Playbook

by Controllers Council | Apr 14, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), FP&A

Finance teams are under growing pressure to adopt AI, yet many are moving forward without addressing the condition of the data beneath it. In this webinar, From COA Choas to AI Confidence: A Finance Data Playbook, panelists Trenton Hubley, Partner at Citrin Cooperman,...
Operationalizing AI in Finance: Driving Efficiency, Accuracy, and Audit Confidence Through Governance

Operationalizing AI in Finance: Driving Efficiency, Accuracy, and Audit Confidence Through Governance

by Controllers Council | Apr 9, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI is no longer a theoretical discussion within finance organizations. It is becoming embedded in daily workflows, shaping how teams approach reporting, forecasting, and audit readiness. Yet as adoption accelerates, finance leaders are confronting a more exacting...
The Quiet Shift in Finance: How AI Is Reshaping Administrative Roles

The Quiet Shift in Finance: How AI Is Reshaping Administrative Roles

by Controllers Council | Mar 27, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence is beginning to redraw the boundaries of work inside finance organizations. Not through sweeping layoffs, but through a steady shift in where value is created. Recent insights from CFOs suggest that routine administrative and clerical roles are...
How Accounting and Finance Leaders Are Upskilling Teams for AI and Automation

How Accounting and Finance Leaders Are Upskilling Teams for AI and Automation

by Controllers Council | Mar 11, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation

Artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping the corporate finance and accounting (F&A) function. Yet the central challenge facing many organizations is not the technology itself. The greater concern involves people. Finance leaders must develop teams that...
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