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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Wolters Kluwer executive delivers keynote on the future of integrated tech stacks and agentic AI at AICPA Engage 2025
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting (TAA) executive, Cathy Rowe, Senior Vice President and Segment Leader, U.S. Professional Market, delivered a compelling keynote address today at AICPA Engage 2025, held at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Her remarks focused on the accelerating pace of technological change and how integrated tech stacks and agentic AI are reshaping the accounting profession for audit and tax professionals. In her keynote, Rowe emphasized that the rate of technological change is now faster than ever, urging firms to embrace both sustaining and disruptive innovation. She shared insights from Wolters Kluwer's 'Future Ready Accountant' study, which found that 77% of firms experienced growth last year, yet 40% cited keeping up with new technology as their top challenge. Rowe highlighted that firms using fully integrated solutions reported revenue increases of 10% or more, underscoring the ROI of strategic tech investments. She outlined four key pillars for leveraging AI in modern firms: Data-Driven Firm Management – Using AI to generate real-time insights and automate reporting. Increased Efficiencies and Capacity – Streamlining workflows and optimizing staff allocation. Proactive Risk Management – Monitoring tax and audit data to identify and mitigate risks. Enhanced Client Service – Shifting from compliance to advisory roles through AI-driven insights and automation. A central theme of Rowe's address was the emergence of agentic AI—a transformative evolution from traditional automation to intelligent agents that act autonomously with human oversight. She explained how agentic AI spans four key categories: Taskers, Automators, Collaborators, and Orchestrators. These agents can classify documents, manage workflows, guide professionals through complex tasks, and even orchestrate entire audit or tax preparation processes. Crucially, this next-generation AI is made possible through open integration platforms, enabling firms of all sizes to benefit from seamless automation, data interoperability, and intelligent decision-making. 'Agentic AI is not just a buzzword—it's a strategic enabler,' Rowe stated. 'It empowers professionals to work at the top of their credentials, enhances client service, and creates competitive advantage. With open integration APIs, firms can build intelligent, responsive systems that adapt in real time.' Wolters Kluwer is actively advancing the integration of agentic AI across its suite of tax and accounting solutions as part of its long-term innovation strategy centered on firm intelligence. Building on more than a decade of AI investment, these enhancements will empower professionals to automate complex workflows, enhance decision-making, and deliver greater value to clients. Customers can expect to begin experiencing these next-generation capabilities in the near future, reinforcing Wolters Kluwer's commitment to helping firms stay future-ready. Rowe concluded by encouraging firms to assess their current workflows, evaluate integration opportunities, and invest in talent and change management to become truly future-ready. Professionals interested in learning how Wolters Kluwer can help them prepare for the future are encouraged to contact their sales representative. Interview Opportunity Media interested in scheduling an interview with Cathy Rowe may reach out to Shannon Wherry, Associate Director, External Communications at About Wolters Kluwer Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology and services. Wolters Kluwer reported 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,600 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wolters Kluwer, Malaga Council team up for vocational tech training
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting España has collaborated with Malaga City Council in Spain to boost technological training for vocational students. This initiative aims to enhance students' professional skills and employability in an increasingly digital business landscape. Under the agreement, 17 vocational training centres in Malaga will integrate Wolters Kluwer's administrative and financial tools into their administration and finance programmes. This move will allow students to acquire practical skills in taxation, accounting, labour, and invoicing using advanced technological tools. Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Europe Region South vice-president and general manager Tomàs Font said: 'As a global provider of technology tools tailored to business needs, we want to make a difference in the communities in which we operate. 'Training teachers in the knowledge of Wolters Kluwer's solutions so that they can improve their students' professional skills and thus help them in their incorporation into the working world is one more way for us to contribute to economic and business development.' The collaboration, involving Wolters Kluwer Premium Partner a3Satel, will introduce a3innuva, an online suite that includes a3innuva Accounting, a3innuva Payroll, and a3innuva ERP. City of Malaga Councilor Delegate for education and employment promotion María Paz Flores said: 'This agreement with Wolters Kluwer allows vocational training students to acquire key digital skills in an increasingly technology-oriented environment, thus improving their job opportunities and their adaptation to the needs of the market.' In January 2025, Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting released the "Future Ready Accountant" study, providing a global analysis of the tax and accounting industry. The report, with insights from more than 2,300 global participants, highlights the impact of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the growing trend of advisory services on the profession. It outlines the challenges and technological advancements that are shaping the future of the accountancy sector. "Wolters Kluwer, Malaga Council team up for vocational tech training" was originally created and published by The Accountant, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
