# Balancing the Future Ep. 34 - Accounting in the AI Era: What CPAs Need to Know with Dr. Sean Stein Smith

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Published: 2026-05-05T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

AI isn't just a tech upgrade—it's rewriting budgets, internal controls, and even how long leadership has to make decisions. In this episode, Dr. Sean Stein Smith breaks down what's changed fast, why traditional GAAP reporting struggles with AI's intangible commitments, and how investors and executives alike can cut through hype by focusing on cash flow and footnotes. Join us for a practical, finance-first roadmap for navigating what's coming next—and where the real ROI will (and won't) show up. Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker Prime CPE subscription. Listen to this episode through your Becker LMS platform to complete practice questions, pass the final exam, and earn CPE credit. Already a Becker Prime CPE customer? Login here. [https://cpelearning.becker.com/] Have access to Becker CPE through your employer? Earn CPE credit for this podcast however you consume Becker CPE, either through your company's LMS or via the Becker platform. Not sure where to log in? Check with your CPE admin. Learn more about CPE Podcasts from Becker: https://www.becker.com/cpe/becker-podcasts

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