Tech Update: Navigating What’s Next
Explore the key technology trends shaping accounting, including AI, automation, cloud ecosystems, SaaS, blockchain, and practical road map decisions.
Format
Webcast
Date
Oct 22, 2026
NASBA Field of Study
Information Technology
Level
Update
CPE Credits
1.5
Availability
Product Number
WC5488709
This is a rebroadcast from AICPA ENGAGE 2026.
Staying current with today’s technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. Tech Update 2026 offers accounting professionals a clear and strategic view of the evolving tech landscape, enabling them to cut through the noise and make informed decisions.
This forward-looking session is built for practitioners who want to leverage innovation to enhance client service, boost operational efficiency, and remain competitive.
Explore the most impactful trends in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, automation, and cloud-based ecosystems. Understand how technologies like Microsoft 365 Copilot, generative AI tools, industry-specific Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, and blockchain are reshaping the profession.
Learn to identify which solutions align with your firm’s goals — and which are just vendor hype.
Key Topics
- Artificial intelligence
- Software as a Service
- Blockchain
- Quantum computing
Learning Outcomes
- Identify emerging technology trends in AI and SaaS that affect the accounting profession.
- Recognize approaches for thinking strategically about technology solutions.
- Distinguish meaningful innovation from vendor hype when evaluating new technologies.
- Recognize key considerations for building a high‑ROI technology road map.
Who Will Benefit
- Accounting professionals tracking emerging technology
- Firm leaders building technology road maps
- Practitioners evaluating AI, SaaS, automation, and cloud tools
- Teams separating meaningful innovation from vendor hype
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