Post by BDO USA

In the latest CFO Leadership Council article, our Ric Opal explains why CFOs at the start of their AI journey should "take technology off the table" and focus on finding areas where innovation can deliver real business value. "We’re looking for the quick strike we can get done. We anticipate jointly that it will not be perfect from the first day… and then we collaborate to make sure we get over the line and get to a good outcome." Finance leaders navigating this challenge are often best positioned for success when they move with purpose, grounded in clear business priorities, clean data and the right governance.