AI and Big Data – three years in the evolution of accounting

For three years, I've assisted the American Accounting Association in the development of their Accounting IS Big Data show. It's been fascinating to watch accounting professionals and academics change their perspective as the evolution of accounting as new technologies come into view. It's a process of that follows the classic denial, resist and acceptance pattern we see in technology adoption. Here's a recap of what's happened. Attendees at the inaugural show, were in for a shock.