by Isaac Heller
Join Isaac Heller as he meets with leaders in the accounting technology space to discuss how AI and automation are transforming the accounting industry, how technology has evolved, and how AI can help accountants work more efficiently. You’ll also learn how accountants can embrace innovations to improve their careers and lives and get forward-thinking perspectives on where the accounting profession is headed when it comes to new technologies and AI!
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April 8, 2025
<p>Demi Ben-Ari, CTO and Co-founder of Panoways, breaks down the critical cybersecurity concerns for finance professionals, from third-party risk management to AI security implications. Drawing from his background in the Israeli Air Force and maritime analytics, Demi explains how companies can build effective cybersecurity programs and why firms should prepare for upcoming AI regulations. The conversation explores both internal cybersecurity protocols and external advisory opportunities, offering finance professionals a roadmap for navigating an increasingly complex security landscape.</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Welcome to Accounting Intelligence </li> <li>(00:46) - Guest Introduction: Demi's Background </li> <li>(02:26) - Founding Panoways and Cybersecurity Risk Management </li> <li>(04:03) - Importance of Third-Party Relationships </li> <li>(05:32) - Financial Audits and Cybersecurity </li> <li>(08:41) - Cyber Selfies and Social Media Presence </li> <li>(11:15) - Internal Cybersecurity Concerns for Finance Professionals </li> <li>(12:35) - Data Privacy Regulations in the US and Europe </li> <li>(13:44) - Supply Chain and Third-Party Risk Management </li> <li>(23:06) - AI in Cybersecurity Audits </li> <li>(28:46) - Cost-Saving Practices in Cybersecurity </li> <li>(29:27) - Risks of Shared Accounts </li> <li>(31:18) - The Role of AI in Financial Reporting </li> <li>(32:09) - Human vs. Software in Compliance </li> <li>(36:32) - Continuous Monitoring and Risk Management </li> <li>(38:01) - Building Cybersecurity Practices in Firms </li> <li>(40:19) - Implementing Third-Party Risk Management </li> <li>(51:19) - Future of AI in Risk Assessment </li> <li>(52:57) - Final Thoughts and Takeaways</li> </ul><br><strong>Learn more about Panoways<br></strong><a href="https://panorays.com/">https://panorays.com/</a><p><strong>Connect with Demi<br></strong><a href="https://il.linkedin.com/in/demibenari">https://il.linkedin.com/in/demibenari</a></p><p><strong>Learn more about Trullion<br></strong><a href="https://trullion.com/">https://trullion.com</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Isaac Heller<br></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacheller">https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacheller</a><strong></strong></p><p>Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CE<br><a href="https://www.earmark.app/">Launch the course on Earmark to get free CPE/CE</a> for listening to this episode.</p><p><strong>Review</strong><br>Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-accounting-intelligence/id17100926148"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a> or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/ai-accounting-intelligence-5490076"><strong>Podchaser</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br><strong>Subscribe</strong><br><a href="https://accountingintelligence.show/subscribe"><strong>Subscribe to the AI: Accounting Intelligence podcast</strong> </a>in your favorite podcast app!</p><p>This podcast is a production of the <a href="http://earmark.me/"><strong>Earmark Media</strong></a></p>
March 11, 2025
<p>Em Daigle, founder of Otto-Mates, shares her journey from Arthur Anderson auditor to tech-focused entrepreneur creating a matchmaking service for accountants and software solutions. Em and Isaac discuss how AI is transforming accounting from a backward-looking function to a forward-thinking business partner, exploring continuous close capabilities, audit challenges, and predictions for which Big Four firm might lead the AI revolution. Their conversation covers the evolution of accounting technology, the integrity of the profession, and advice for aspiring accountants to embrace technological change in what Em calls "the most exciting time to be an accountant.</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome</li> <li>(02:11) - Em's Background and Career Journey</li> <li>(04:50) - The Evolution of Accounting Technology</li> <li>(06:07) - Transition to Technology and Entrepreneurship</li> <li>(08:45) - AI and Its Impact on Accounting</li> <li>(10:35) - Challenges and Opportunities in Accounting</li> <li>(16:42) - Otto-Mates: The Matchmaking Service</li> <li>(21:45) - Continuous Close and Software Solutions</li> <li>(23:45) - The Future of Matchmaking in Software</li> <li>(24:38) - The Right Solution for the Right Problem</li> <li>(26:45) - Maintaining Independence and Integrity</li> <li>(28:28) - The Role of AI in Accounting and Auditing</li> <li>(29:31) - Challenges in Auditing with AI</li> <li>(36:02) - Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption</li> <li>(38:50) - Adoption of AI by Big Four Firms</li> <li>(45:14) - Advice for Aspiring Accountants</li> <li>(47:20) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts</li> </ul><br><strong>Learn more about Otto-Mates</strong><br><a href="https://www.otto-mates.com/about-6-1">https://www.otto-mates.com/about-6-1</a><p><strong>Connect with Em<br></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emdaigle">https://www.linkedin.com/in/emdaigle</a></p><p><strong>Learn more about Trullion<br></strong><a href="https://trullion.com/">https://trullion.com</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Isaac Heller<br></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacheller">https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacheller</a><strong></strong></p><p>Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CE<br><a href="https://www.earmark.app/">Launch the course on Earmark to get free CPE/CE</a> for listening to this episode.</p><p><strong>Review</strong><br>Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-accounting-intelligence/id17100926148"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a> or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/ai-accounting-intelligence-5490076"><strong>Podchaser</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br><strong>Subscribe</strong><br><a href="https://accountingintelligence.show/subscribe"><strong>Subscribe to the AI: Accounting Intelligence podcast</strong> </a>in your favorite podcast app!</p><p>This podcast is a production of the <a href="http://earmark.me/"><strong>Earmark Media</strong></a></p>
February 25, 2025
<p>Ronen Faier shares his path from growing up in Netanya to becoming CFO of SolarEdge and serving on multiple tech company boards. Drawing from his extensive experience, he explores how the role of finance leaders is evolving from pure accounting to becoming strategic business partners who manage risk while driving growth. As artificial intelligence transforms finance departments, Faier offers valuable insights on how aspiring accountants and CFOs can prepare for a future where they'll spend less time recording data and more time analyzing it to make critical business decisions.<br></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome </li> <li>(00:57) - Early Life and Career Aspirations </li> <li>(03:28) - Challenges and Lessons from Growing Up in Netanya </li> <li>(06:43) - Generational Differences in Challenges </li> <li>(09:48) - The Role and Importance of a CPA </li> <li>(11:02) - Transitioning from CPA to CFO </li> <li>(18:47) - The CFO's Role in Managing Risks </li> <li>(23:05) - Challenging Your CEO </li> <li>(31:15) - Decision-Making and the Importance of Process </li> <li>(34:42) - Navigating Career Paths in Finance </li> <li>(35:48) - The Role and Responsibilities of a Board Member </li> <li>(41:33) - The Evolution of AI in Finance </li> <li>(46:34) - Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption </li> <li>(55:04) - Future of Accounting and Finance Teams </li> <li>(01:02:49) - Advice for Aspiring Financial Executives </li> <li>(01:04:35) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts</li> </ul><br>Learn more about SolarEdge<br><a href="https://www.solaredge.com/us/">https://www.solaredge.com/us/</a><p><strong>Connect with Ronen<br></strong><a href="https://il.linkedin.com/in/ronen-faier-328501">https://il.linkedin.com/in/ronen-faier-328501</a></p><p><strong>Learn more about Trullion<br></strong><a href="https://trullion.com/">https://trullion.com</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Isaac Heller<br></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacheller">https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacheller</a><strong></strong></p><p>Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CE<br><a href="https://www.earmark.app/">Launch the course on Earmark to get free CPE/CE</a> for listening to this episode.</p><p><strong>Review</strong><br>Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-accounting-intelligence/id17100926148"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a> or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/ai-accounting-intelligence-5490076"><strong>Podchaser</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br><strong>Subscribe</strong><br><a href="https://accountingintelligence.show/subscribe"><strong>Subscribe to the AI: Accounting Intelligence podcast</strong> </a>in your favorite podcast app!</p><p>This podcast is a production of the <a href="http://earmark.me/"><strong>Earmark Media</strong></a><br></p>
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