AI spending surges at accounting firms despite measurable results gap
IPA survey finds 70%+ of accounting firms boosting AI budgets, but evidence of ROI remains sparse—highlighting disconnect between investment confidence and proven outcomes.
45% of CFOs prioritize AI for productivity over decision quality
Survey finds CFOs allocate bulk of AI investments to productivity gains (45%) versus decision quality improvements (20%), signaling enterprise focus on cost reduction over strategic insights.
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