The 2024 Karbon State of AI in Accounting Report surveyed 595 accounting professionals to explore AI’s impact on the profession. The report reveals accounting professionals’ thoughts, concerns, and predictions worldwide. Key takeaways include the expectation that AI will significantly transform the industry, with enthusiasm varying by role.
It reports that owners, partners, and directors are more likely to embrace AI, while individual contributors remain sceptical. Concerns also include AI’s impact on human-client interactions, data protection, and ethical dilemmas, as well as potential changes to roles such as bookkeepers.
