Journal of Accountancy Podcast The ‘robot uprising’ and you: A CPA leader’s view on harnessing AI
May 15, 2025
Danielle Supkis Cheek, Senior VP of AI, Analytics, and Assurance at Caseware, discusses the evolving role of AI in accounting. She emphasizes how accountants can leverage AI to streamline operations while maintaining professional skepticism. Supkis Cheek explores the concept of the 'curation age', underlining the importance of effective information synthesis amidst digital noise. She also reflects on the balance between human talent and automation in CPA practices, and provides insights on navigating workplace dynamics and the public expectation gap in auditing.
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Evergreen Principles Over Tech
- AI technology evolves so fast that slide decks become outdated quickly. - Focusing on evergreen principles helps teaching last and stay relevant beyond tech changes.
Accountants Embrace Tech with Skepticism
- Accounting standards do not prohibit using new technology like AI, but bias and interpretation often cause hesitation. - Professional skepticism and ethics prepare accountants to properly oversee and rely on AI tools safely.
Closing the Public Expectation Gap
- The public expects audits to provide absolute assurance, but standards only require reasonable assurance. - Technology, including AI, helps auditors scale to meet growing expectations despite resource constraints.