When it comes to technology, what excites you? What scares you?

“The role of AI in the future of accounting is super exciting to me. It is reshaping how CPAs deliver value to clients and organizations by automating routine tasks, enhancing accuracy and enabling deeper analysis. What “scares me” is making sure we find a way within our individual practices to best leverage AI for the most productive outcomes. AI will not replace our staff, but it will transform their role. By embracing AI, we can increase operational efficiency, improve client service and strengthen our strategic influence within businesses.”

Lisa D. Tressler, CPA
INCPAS Chair
RBSK Partners PC

“I am excited about all the opportunities to use technology to increase efficiency and reduce—or in some instances eliminate—mundane tasks currently performed by accountants. Thus, freeing up time to fill the trusted advisory role and analysis insight necessary to make real-time decisions. However, I am concerned the reliance on technology will result in the loss of some fundamental skills. Whether in public accounting or corporate finance, accountants still need to understand the flow of transactions (debits and credits), how to make corrections, and the relationship between events, inputs, and the resulting outputs.”

Corbin L. Miller, CPA, CGMA
INCPAS Chair-Elect
Insight Accounting Group, PC

“Technology excites me because it enables greater efficiency and accuracy—critical in a time of growing complexity and a shortage of accounting professionals. At the same time, I worry about overreliance, especially among newer professionals who may miss foundational concepts that are fundamental to our work. I’m also concerned about the untrained use of powerful tools (like generative AI) leading to flawed conclusions with real consequences for our profession. Staying current is exciting and daunting all at once.”

Colby J. Chamberlin, CPA
INCPAS Vice Chair
Pile CPAs

“What excites me most about technology is its power to boost efficiency and free up time for more meaningful work. Automating routine tasks helps professionals focus on strategy, compliance and impact—not mundane tasks. It’s a major opportunity to work smarter and add value.

What concerns me is the growing risk around data security. As we become more reliant on tech, we also become more vulnerable to cyber threats. We’re already seeing an increase in attacks, so it’s critical for organizations to invest in strong security measures and take risk management seriously alongside innovation.”

E. ZeNai Savage, CPA
INCPAS Vice Chair
Indy Chamber

“The potential for upskilling and pushing advancement excites me. Technology can be used to save time on basic tasks so we can then focus on higher-level thinking and skills.

Misuse of technology—increasing surveillance, loss of privacy and that laws often significantly lag behind development—scares me. Without responsible use of the technology, people can be easily misled. I always say, you have to be smarter than the software! Especially now, there is so much information out there. We must critically think about the accuracy, reliability and how we use it.”

JoAnna F. Simek, CPA
INCPAS Vice Chair
Forvis Mazars