In this episode of the *Digital CPA Podcast*, host Kalil Merhib, EVP of Growth & Professional Services at CPA.com, is joined by two industry leaders to dive into the transformative role of AI in auditing and the CPA profession. Our guests are Kevin Merlini, co-founder and CEO of Materia AI, and Jen Burns, Chief Auditor at the AICPA.

We’ll explore how AI is reshaping the landscape of audit and financial reporting. Kevin shares his insights on using AI to unlock internal knowledge, reduce complexity, and drive efficiency in firms, while Jen provides an AICPA perspective on maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring public trust in financial reporting.

From practical AI use cases to responsible data management, and strategies for smooth adoption of AI in firms, this episode covers the most pressing questions on the intersection of AI and the CPA profession. Tune in to hear how firms can balance AI-generated insights with professional judgment, the guidance AICPA is providing for AI implementation, and what the future holds for AI in accounting.

Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on the future of AI and auditing!

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