2026 Industry Trends Report
The AI Adoption Challenge: Practical Paths to AI Success   

Accounting firms are taking different paths and paces with AI, but all are navigating a defining moment for the profession. The 2026 Accounting Industry AI Report shares insights from real firms on where AI adds value, why some are hesitant, and how accountants are adopting it with purpose, not pressure. 

These insights reveal where AI is taking the industry next and how firms can lead the change. 

Inside the Report 

  • Where Firms Stand on AI – Explore where firms fall on the adoption spectrum, from early adopters to skeptics, and what’s driving each group’s decisions. 
  • What’s Working (and What Isn’t) – See the top-reported AI use cases where firms are getting the biggest wins and where implementation is lagging. 
  • Peer-to-Peer Advice – Find out what real accountants and industry experts recommend when starting small, testing safely, and scaling AI use with confidence. 
  • Safeguards and Risks – See firms’ top AI concerns and how they're tackling data security, accuracy, and compliance concerns without slowing progress. 
  • The Next Phase for Accounting – Explore what’s next for firm structure, service mix, and staffing as AI reshapes the profession. 

See how AI is changing accounting today—and your firm’s role in what comes next.