Gail Perry

The place to be this week is New York City where many leaders of the accounting technology community are talking about the issue of responsible AI.

Nearly 200 accounting professionals gathered earlier this month in the warm sunshine of Austin, TX to share experiences and learn from a host of experts at the inaugural Rightworks RightNOW conference, billed as a conference that "unites accounting professionals to drive awareness around cutting-edge solutions, innovative strategies, and best practices that foster modern and profitable firms." The event included two days of educational sessions with topics such as how to be truly connected to...

This past week, the Information Technology Alliance (ITA) welcomed its new president, Geni Whitehouse, who will hold the reins of this prestigious member-only organization as it heads into the new frontier of AI and improved technology. But before we look forward, let's take a moment to recap the story of ITA's most recent president, Shawn Slavin, who stepped down from his leadership role this year.