The IDC Future of Audit and Accounting in the AI Era Global Study
Discover insights from a global IDC study on how audit and accounting professionals are adopting AI while maintaining human oversight and accountability.

Synopsis
AI is rapidly transforming audit and accounting — and firms are already putting it to work.
In a global study of 1,000+ audit and accounting professionals by IDC, sponsored by Caseware, the findings reveal how quickly AI is becoming embedded across the profession.
In a global study of 1,000+ audit and accounting professionals by IDC, sponsored by Caseware, the findings reveal how quickly AI is becoming embedded across the profession.
- 66% say AI is already embedded in form strategy, used in select functions or that they have pilots underway
- 76% believe AI will fundamentally transform audit and accounting over the next decade
- 53% agree or strongly agree that AI can enhance audit quality
As AI adoption accelerates, firms are balancing innovation with oversight, trust and accountability.
Download the full report to discover:
Download the full report to discover:
- How audit and accounting teams are using AI today
- Why human oversight remains critical in AI-enabled environments.
- Where firms see the biggest gains in efficiency and insight
- How AI will reshape the profession - and the skills accountants will need next
