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The Briefcase 2: The 5 Biggest Accounting Scandals of All Time
From Enron to Satyam, discover the five biggest accounting scandals of all time, how they happened, who got burned, and what every accountant can learn from the wreckage.
Accountants in the Spotlight
Discover how accountants are portrayed in TV and film, from cult heroes to comedy icons, and why the profession deserves more credit than it gets.
The History of Accounting
From Mesopotamian clay tablets to modern ledgers, the history of accounting spans continents and civilisations.
Category: "artificial-intelligence"
Posted on: 9th Jul 2025The Cyborgs Are Coming!
By: John Taylor | 3 min read | 0The Big Four are reducing graduate recruitment and cutting roles as AI transforms junior finance jobs. Discover the implications for the future of accounting.
Posted on: 6th Jun 2025Ethical Issues with AI
By: Julia Penny | 2 min read | 0Explore how ethical frameworks in accounting must evolve in response to AI, automation, and the shifting responsibilities of modern finance professionals.
Posted on: 12th Mar 2025RLHF Applications in Accounting
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0What is Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback, and why is it important that we know about it as accountants?
Posted on: 15th Nov 2024Advancements in AI that will change the way we work
By: Marie Speakman | 3 min read | 0Marie Speakman identifies four new AI technologies that are destined to have a big impact on working practices in accounting and finance.
Posted on: 30th Oct 2024AI Governance: Knowledge, Strategy, and Accountability
By: Jeremy Swinfen Green | 3 min read | 0When it comes to AI, governance and regulation is still in its early stages.
Posted on: 16th Oct 2024Generative AI: The Start of Regulation
By: Andy Davis | 2 min read | 0Andy Davis discusses the emerging landscape of AI regulation, highlighting key developments in the UK, EU, and US.
Posted on: 9th Oct 2024Ethical considerations for accountants using AI tools
By: Julia Penny | 2 min read | 0For accountants incorporating AI tools into their organisation, embedding ethical principles from the outset is essential.
Posted on: 29th May 2024Reflections from Accountex
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0While we were exhibiting at Accountex last week, two key topics were often mentioned: AI and AML...
Posted on: 1st May 2024Improving Financial Modelling With AI
By: accountingcpd | 1 min read | 0AI can help you create financial models and forecasts quickly and simply, allowing you to make rapid adjustments.