AFRC released a guide, “Embracing an AI-empowered future for the accounting profession”

Feb 25, 2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionising the way we work, and the accounting profession is no exception to this paradigm shift. Currently, the profession is faced with a wide range of challenges, including increasingly complex accounting standards, the convergence of emerging technologies, a shortage of skilled talent, and evolving regulatory requirements. In this context, AI can offer substantive opportunities to augment professional capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and enable greater focus on strategic work that require professional judgment, ethical reasoning, and human insight.

On 25 February 2026, the AFRC released a guide, “Embracing an AI-empowered future for the accounting profession”, to assist profession, particularly the SMPs, to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

🔍 The guide covers: ✅ Practical AI use cases ✅ Key considerations and risks associated with AI adoption ✅ The importance of establishing a robust AI governance framework to ensure responsible, ethical, and effective use

AI is poised to support, not replace professionals, by equipping them with advanced technologies that foster trust, elevate quality, and redefine value in the digital era. Supported by robust governance, strong professional expertise, and a forward‑looking mindset, AI can become a powerful enabler for the accounting profession.

By embracing technology strategically, the profession can strengthen trust, enhance service quality, and promote sustainable growth throughout this ongoing transformation.

📘 Read the full guideline here: https://lnkd.in/gR68q-Sr

(The above infomration is obtained from AFRC linkedIn)