leadership for the future: stakeholders, sustainability, and strategic vision<\/a> |<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nmason, ceo and founder of high rock accounting, notes that one of the year’s standout discussions centered on ethics. \u201cit\u2019s fascinating to see how ethical theories apply to our decisions as accountants,\u201d she says. \u201cthese frameworks aren\u2019t just academic\u2014they directly impact our role as trusted advisors.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
generative ai was another recurring theme, with patrick predicting an ai-driven revolution in 2025. \u201cwe\u2019ve seen a shift from fear to excitement around ai,\u201d says patrick, ceo of verifyiq and vice president of client success at the b3 method institute\u00ae. mason echoes this sentiment, emphasizing that ai\u2019s ability to process vast amounts of data will enhance accountants\u2019 advisory roles.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nshimamoto, founder and managing director of intraprisetechknowlogies llc and founder and inspiration architect for the center for accounting transformation, highlights culture as a top priority for 2025. \u201cculture isn\u2019t just a buzzword; it\u2019s a critical driver of success,\u201d he shares. \u201cour goal is to define what a thriving workplace culture looks like for accounting firms and finance teams.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nthe podcast team plans to tackle licensing changes, apprenticeship models, and the evolving role of accountants in policy and legislation. they also aim to explore reaction episodes and welcome new voices into their conversations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nas shimamoto summarizes, \u201cour mission is to foster dialogue and challenge norms. whether it\u2019s ethics, ai, or culture, we\u2019re committed to shaping the future of accounting.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n10 key takeaways<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\nethics and accountability remain central to the profession.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\ngenerative ai is rapidly transforming accounting processes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nworkplace culture is critical for long-term success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nin-person collaboration offers unique value in a hybrid world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nlicensing pathways and apprenticeship programs are evolving.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nthe profession must move beyond the billable hour as a primary metric.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nai adoption has shifted from fear to excitement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nyounger professionals are essential to the industry\u2019s future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\naccountants play a vital role in policy and societal impacts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\ncontinuous dialogue and innovation are key to staying relevant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"accounting arc wraps 2024 with insights and bold 2025 predictions.\u00a0<\/strong> \n \naccounting arc<\/em><\/strong> \nwith liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto.<\/i> \ncenter for accounting transformation<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4585,"featured_media":137087,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4722,1362,2327,2734,3002,2764],"tags":[4057,4056,4066,4067,4065,4854],"class_list":["post-137086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arc","category-featured-video","category-innovation","category-podcast","category-special","category-video","tag-accounting-arc","tag-arc","tag-byron-patrick","tag-donny-shimamoto","tag-liz-mason","tag-year-in-review"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\naccounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | arc - 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间<\/title>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n