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Data is a powerful tool. It empowers businesses to recognize trends, conduct analyses, make informed decisions, and set realistic goals. And yet, a company can have all of the data it needs to be successful and still fail if no one knows how to understand or leverage it.

Shadow AI is rapidly becoming a massive issue for organizations. Research suggests 45% of employees used unsanctioned AI tools in the previous 30 days, and 36% used confidential data alongside these services.

For many professionals, the answer comes automatically. There are meetings, messages, deadlines and requests competing for attention. Even on productive days, the list rarely gets shorter.

Accenture has agreed to acquire COMWARE, adding more than 180 professionals and expanding its ability to provide AI-, data- and cloud-powered digital transformation services to mid-market companies in Japan. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Zoya Askari15 Aug 2026 14:32IST New Update

Brazilian tax firms are showing improved readiness for the reform compared to last year, but many still face potential challenges — and even with a strong focus on technology, some may be overlooking critical areas like staff training and client support, which are essential for a well-rounded transition

Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of recent staffing announcements, promotions, and awards from around the accounting profession.

  Automation can benefit professionals across various fields, including project managers, analysts, and solo founders. We all face repetitive digital tasks that consume our time, such as gathering data from the web, cleaning and standardizing it, updating spreadsheets, and creating clear, actionable reports. 

Our research shows the critical importance of AI in providing a pathway to a solution for the ongoing and likely-to-get-much-worse talent crunch that many firms in the tax, audit & accounting industry are experiencing

Return-to-office mandates are significantly affecting compensation expectations, hiring decisions and perceptions of productivity in law firms, according to a recent study from alternative legal services provider Paragon Legal. (Photo illustration by Sara Wadford/ABA Journal)