What GenAI Means for the Future of Accounting - with Bill Armstrong of Moss Adams

  Today’s guest is Aman Thind, Chief Architect at State Street. He joins us in the program today to talk about practical applications of AI across asset management workflows and what advanced generative technologies will mean for the sector in the long term. Throughout the program, Aman makes a finer point about the possibilities for content generation, administration, and data governance as these technologies advance in the coming years. This episode is sponsored by Deloitte. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.  

Today’s guest is Urvashi Tiyagi, Advisor and Former CTO at ResMed. Urvashi joins us on today’s podcast with Emerj Senior Matthew DeMello to discuss the unique challenges healthcare leaders face in driving software development efficiencies for medical devices and customer-facing mobile applications. As the med tech industry strives to balance innovation with regulatory compliance, many companies find themselves navigating complex approval processes that can delay product launches and stifle progress. This episode is sponsored by Pieces. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

Today’s guest is Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota. Ylan joins us on today’s program to discuss the complexities faced by leaders in legacy industries, such as healthcare, as they navigate the balance between infrastructure investments in cloud technologies and end-point storage to meet business goals. Throughout the episode, Ylan shares insights on developing a robust business strategy for cloud migration, highlighting common pitfalls like cost overruns and outdated mindsets. This episode is sponsored by MinIO. Find out more about sponsored content and how to engage with the Emerj audience at emerj.com/ad1.

Today’s guest is Steve Jones, Executive Vice President of Data Driven Business & GenAI at Capgemini. Together with Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello, Steve joins us on today’s program to examine the evolving landscape of AI development and the critical need for trust and ethical guardrails in deploying AI systems across enterprises. Drawing on insights from a recent VentureBeat event focused on AI transformation, Steve shares his perspective on the state of AI and the challenges that lie ahead. This episode is sponsored by Capgemini. To learn more about Emerj Media and how to reach the Emerj audience, visit emerj.com/ad1.

Today’s guest is Brian Weiss, Chief Technology Officer at Hyperscience. Hyperscience is a software company that provides back-office services and helps automate document processes to turn unstructured content into structured, actionable data. Brian joins us on today’s program to dive into the pressing challenges facing business leaders across financial services and insurance sectors as they grapple with digital transformation. His conversation with Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello centers around the persistent struggle to digitize and automate processes traditionally handled through paper-based workflows. Despite the long-standing goal of moving towards a more digital future, early technologies like intelligent document processing, optical character recognition, and robotic process automation have often failed to deliver due to their limitations, creating a trade-off between high automation and low accuracy. This episode is sponsored by Hyperscience. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

Today’s guest is Bill Armstrong, Chief Innovation Officer at Moss Adams. Moss Adams is one of the 15 largest public accounting firms in the US, providing accounting, tax, and consulting services to public and private middle-market enterprises across industries. Bill joins Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello on today’s show to dive into the rapid mainstream adoption of AI tools in the accounting industry, as highlighted by a recent Moss Adams survey from December 2023. The survey reveals an unexpected trend: 69% of accountants are bullish or optimistic about the role of AI in their profession. What’s fueling this optimism, and how will it shape the future of the industry? We break down these findings to explore the key drivers of AI growth in accounting and their broader implications.

Today’s guest is Raul Martynek, CEO of DataBank. DataBank is a technology company helping organizations drive AI edge capabilities through IT infrastructure and effective data storage solutions. Raul joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s show to explore the evolving landscape of data centers, compute, hardware, and storage. As data centers become increasingly integral to our digital experience, the conversation begins by examining the fundamental role these centers play in today’s internet-based world. Raul discusses how data centers are not just massive buildings but the foundational infrastructure enabling the rapid growth and consumption of digital technology. To access Emerj’s frameworks for AI readiness, ROI, and strategy, visit Emerj Plus at emerj.com/p1.

Today’s guest is Robert Wenier, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca. Robert joins us on the program to explore the complex decisions faced by leaders in legacy industries as they balance infrastructure investments between cloud technologies and end-point storage. How can they align these investments with their business goals while managing the competing forces of performance, risk, and cost? We break down the strategic considerations: ensuring technology delivers the required performance, carefully monitoring risks like security and capacity, and managing costs to create value and maintain margins. This episode is sponsored by MinIO. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

Today’s guest is Abhijeet Kumar, Lead Customer Acquisition and Engagement for Digital Business at Amazon. He joins Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello on today’s episode to offer advice to retail leaders striving to enhance the customer experience at their organizations. With AI driving significant changes in how customers interact with brands, what are the biggest challenges product managers face today? We discuss the importance of crafting a compelling value proposition using AI to connect more personally with customers right now and explore what products, communication strategies, and customer engagement methods are most effective. To access Emerj’s frameworks for AI readiness, ROI, and strategy, visit Emerj Plus at emerj.com/p1.

Today’s guest is Andrew Rabinovich, Vice President of Machine Learning and AI at Upwork. Andrew joins us on today’s podcast to discuss the evolving role of AI in transforming work marketplaces and expediting hiring workflows. With Upwork’s recent launch of a suite of AI products, including Uma, an AI-powered assistant, the conversation focuses on how these innovations aim to streamline the platform’s core functions and enhance collaboration between clients and freelancers. This episode is sponsored by Pieces. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.