
How AI is Reshaping Corporate Governance
- Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science, UC Berkeley
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- Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science, UC Berkeley

The role of an accountant is undergoing a massive transformation. For years, the profession was defined by repetitive, high-volume tasks like data entry, reconciliation, and analyzing financial transactions. But that’s changing, and the catalyst is artificial intelligence. When implemented correctly, AI can dramatically boost efficiency and cut costs, freeing up accounting professionals to step into a more strategic, advisory role. Instead of just crunching numbers, they’re becoming key decision-makers.