AI Reality in Accounting: Let's Ask the Hard Questions

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In this episode, we explore what’s actually happening inside firms right now as artificial intelligence begins to change strategy, talent models, partnerships, operating structures, and decision-making at every level. While nearly 98% of accounting firms are already using AI in some form, only about 1 in 5 have a documented AI strategy. That gap is where the biggest risks and opportunities exist. This conversation kicks off a powerful leadership series built around five critical questions senior partners and executives must answer today if they want their firms to remain relevant in the next decade. Watch this episode on YouTube: Thank you to our Season Partners for making this series possible. Fieldguide is the AI-native platform for audit and advisory enabling human and AI collaboration to scale capacity, improve quality and transform how firms operate. fieldguide.io Karbon is the global leader in AI-powered practice management software for accounting firms. Their research into how technology is reshaping firm performance is essential reading for anyone leading a firm in 2026.