by Hannah Wozniak | Aug 12, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audit
Artificial intelligence is finding a place in finance departments, but CFOs and Controllers face a more demanding question than whether the technology can save time. They must determine whether an AI-supported process can withstand the same scrutiny applied to any...
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...
by Isaac Heller | Mar 25, 2026 | Audit
Audit firms don’t have a pricing problem. They have an execution problem. And until they see it, no amount of rate increases will fix their margins. Ask any managing partner why their audit practice feels squeezed and you’ll get a familiar answer: clients won’t pay...
by Controllers Council | Jul 2, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audit
Financial audits have historically been a source of stress for accounting teams the world over. You have to painstakingly review financial documents, look for discrepancies, and ensure your organization meets all filing requirements, all while avoiding any regulatory...
by Controllers Council | May 15, 2024 | Audit
Controllers Council recently held a roundtable on Audits without Anxiety, sponsored by BILL. BILL is a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, BILL automates the future of finance so businesses can thrive....
by Controllers Council | Feb 28, 2023 | Audit, Sponsor News
Lease audit procedures are necessary for an efficient, successful audit. At their core, lease audit procedures ensure your organization has controlled processes in place to support its financial reports. Having such procedures enable auditors to get their job done...