Webinar

Overcoming Tech Adoption Challenges in CPA Firms

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The accounting profession stands at a critical inflection point where artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping how firms operate, serve clients, and compete in the marketplace. This course, based on the 2025 CPA Firm Tech Report, provides expert guidance on overcoming the five key challenges that prevent firms from successfully adopting transformative technologies: decision paralysis from overwhelming choices, leadership resistance to change, difficulty proving ROI, growing cybersecurity risks, and critical skills gaps. Through real-world case studies and insights from industry leaders, participants will learn practical strategies for evaluating AI solutions, implementing change management frameworks, and building a technology-forward culture that enhances both efficiency and client value.

Participants will explore the CPA Firm Digital Maturity Model to assess their firm's readiness for transformation, examine the evolving AI ecosystem specifically designed for accounting applications, and discover how leading firms are leveraging AI to move beyond traditional compliance work toward high-value advisory services. The course addresses critical considerations for firms of all sizes, from solo practitioners to large regional firms, providing actionable frameworks for prioritizing technology investments, measuring success beyond traditional ROI metrics, and developing the hybrid talent needed to thrive in an AI-enhanced future. Whether you're a firm leader hesitant about technology adoption or a forward-thinking professional ready to champion change, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the technology revolution transforming the accounting profession.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Major subjects

• Five critical technology adoption challenges facing CPA firms today.
• Digital maturity assessment models and implementation frameworks.
• AI integration strategies for tax, audit, and advisory services.
• Cybersecurity considerations and risk management protocols.
• Case studies of successful technology transformations in accounting firms

Learning objectives

• Identify and address the five key barriers preventing technology adoption in their firm.
• Apply the CPA Firm Digital Maturity Model to assess their organization's readiness for transformation.
• Evaluate AI tools and vendors using strategic fit criteria appropriate for their firm size.
• Implement change management strategies to overcome leadership and staff resistance.
• Develop metrics beyond traditional ROI to measure technology implementation success

Who should take this program?

• Partners, managing partners, firm administrators, IT directors, COOs, CFOs, practice leaders, senior managers, technology implementation leaders, innovation officers, digital transformation leads, process improvement managers, anyone responsible for techn

Pricing

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