Technology initiatives often fail because service line leaders are brought in too late. Learn why CIOs must partner with audit, tax and advisory leaders from the start—and how shared ownership of innovation drives real adoption, measurable results and lasting change in accounting firms.

Technology consulting can feel threatening to internal IT teams—but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, Marc Staut shares what he wishes he’d known earlier: how outside advisors can validate IT’s ideas, reset expectations, prioritize projects, and give tech teams the champions they need to help the firm move further, faster.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend—it’s reshaping accounting today. From meeting notes to tax prep, firms are finding practical ways to save time and add value. This article explores how leaders can adopt an augmentation mindset, evaluate tools with a simple ROI framework, and guide their firms through the “wild west” of AI adoption.