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Thought leadership and research

What lies ahead for the future of the accountancy profession in an AI-driven world? We bring you the latest thought leadership insights and deep-dive analysis around AI and all its implications for accountants.

An Empowered Profession: AI and the future of Accountancy

The pace of change in artificial intelligence is accelerating and for the accountancy profession the implications are profound. From how we work and advise, to our role in shaping trust, governance and growth across the economy, AI presents both extraordinary opportunities and important questions. This moment calls for leadership, clarity and an open, informed conversation.

This position paper explores how AI is reshaping the profession. In an AI-driven economy, accountants will play an increasingly important role as trusted business leaders providing governance, ethical oversight, and assurance. While the paper acknowledges that AI will bring change to the profession, it also emphasises that there remains a vital place for the profession in an evolving technological landscape.

You can read and download the position paper from our website.

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Survey – AI and the future of the profession

Results of a global survey of over 2,700 Chartered Accountants, including 270 from Ireland, on their view, experience and expectations of artificial intelligence (April 2025).

You can read and download the Chartered Accountants Worldwide survey from our website.

Read the press release from Chartered Accountants Ireland and our deep-dive analysis on the findings.