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80069cajournal May2024 20
80069cajournal May2024 20
Frequency of AI Use for Routine Tasks - Nearly half Integration into Audit Processes - As indicated in the
of the respondents have rarely or never used AI. It earlier question, the AI adoption is in its early stages.
indicates that AI is still in the early stages of Consecutively, members have started to explore AI
adoption stage amongst the members and shows for Auditing (indicated by minimal to moderate
substantial potential for growth in AI adoption. usage). It suggests that the integration of AI in Audit
processes has long way ahead due to varying levels of
How often does your office use AI-based AI adoption. These differences may reflect varying
1. levels of technological engagement and capability
ttools for routine accounting tasks?
across firms.
Rarely
T what extent has AI been integrated into
To
31.1% 3.
your audit processes?
y
Monthly
6.6% Extensively
Routine
Accounting Moderately
Tasks
Weekly
11.5% Minimallyy
38.8% 40%
Daily
21%
Not at all
Never 16.3%
29.8%
4.9%
AI Applications Currently Used - The response Effectiveness of AI in Tax Preparation - The responses
indicates that AI is gaining traction with indicate wide-ranging effectiveness of AI in Tax
automation(A) showing promise, as members are preparation. It also indicates diverse experiences with
exploring various types of AI applications. However AI in tax processes, which is possibly due to variability
the overall response indicates a large untapped in tool implementation and the specific technologies
potential for AI applications. employed.
2. W
Which of the following AI applications does How would you rate the effectiveness of
y
your office currently use? (Choose all that 4.
AI tools in improving the efficiency of tax
apply) preparation and filing in your office?
Automated data
entry and
reconcilliation 320 (28.8%)
Very effective 10.9%
Predictive analytics 9.8%
for financial 104 (9.4%) Somewhat effective 38.4%
forecasting
Chatbots for client 184 (16.5%) Not very effective
e
inquiries 40.9%
Document and
Not effective at all
ll
ll
209 (18.8%)
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