The IDC Future of Audit and Accounting in the AI Era Global Study

Discover insights from a global IDC study on how audit and accounting professionals are adopting AI while maintaining human oversight and accountability.

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The IDC Future of Audit and Accounting in the AI Era Global Study

Synopsis

AI is rapidly transforming audit and accounting — and firms are already putting it to work.

In a global study of 1,000+ audit and accounting professionals by IDC, sponsored by Caseware, the findings reveal how quickly AI is becoming embedded across the profession.

  • 66% say AI is already embedded in firm strategy, used in select functions or that they have pilots underway
  • 53% agree or strongly agree that AI can enhance audit quality
  • 76% believe AI will fundamentally transform audit and accounting over the next decade

As AI adoption accelerates, firms are balancing innovation with oversight, trust and accountability.

Download the full report to discover:

  • How audit and accounting teams are using AI today
  • Where firms see the biggest gains in efficiency and insight
  • Why human oversight remains critical in AI-enabled environments
  • How AI will reshape the profession — and the skills accountants will need next
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