From Forecasts to Finance Bots: EY’s Sam Peterson on the AI-Powered Future of Accounting
In this episode of FEI Weekly, we chat with EY’s Sam Peterson about how generative AI is reshaping finance - from smarter forecasting and automated reporting to the rise of agentic AI. Discover the tasks you should no longer be doing without AI, how to prepare your team for the future, and why AI is becoming the newest (junior) member of your finance team.
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Show Notes
In this episode of the FEI Podcast, Sam Peterson, EY’s Global Innovation Leader for Financial Accounting Advisory Services, explores the transformative impact of generative AI on the finance function. From the evolution of AI since its breakout moment to real-world use cases in FP&A, treasury, and financial reporting, Sam shares insights on how finance leaders can harness AI to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic value. The conversation also dives into emerging trends like agentic AI and reasoning models, and how professionals can prepare their teams for the future of work.
Special Guest: Sam Peterson.