PCAOB Chair: AI Can Only Handle Part of Auditor's Job
PCAOB chair Jim Logothetis argues AI will strengthen accounting by automating routine tasks, but cannot replace core audit judgment and client relationships.
Tax and audit firms face governance challenges amid AI adoption rush
As tax and audit practices rapidly deploy AI, governance gaps and unethical implementation practices are emerging, requiring industry standards and oversight to prevent misuse.
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