Ryan Wolff Took National Stage to Present on AI and Audit Innovation at DCPA 2025

AAFCPAs’ Ryan K. Wolff, MBA, Senior AI and Strategic Innovation Consultant, presented at Digital CPA (DCPA) 2025, hosted December 7–10 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Washington, D.C.

Ryan co-presented alongside Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA, CFE, CVA, Senior Vice President of AI, Analytics & Assurance at Caseware International. Their session, Leveraging AI and Data Analytics to Enhance Audit Quality and Efficiency, took place Tuesday, December 9, from 2:05 to 3:20 p.m.

The discussion focused on practical ways to apply AI and data analytics in audit to strengthen quality, efficiency, and risk detection. Attendees explored current use cases, benefits and limitations, and best practices for governance to ensure tools are implemented with transparency and professional skepticism. The session also offered guidance on prompting, bias awareness, and navigating innovative solutions responsibly.

Digital CPA’s 2025 theme, Growth by Design, underscores how intentional innovation is shaping the future of the profession. Ryan’s presentation reflected AAFCPAs’ ongoing commitment to keeping our clients at the forefront by delivering services that leverage the latest advancements in technology and uphold the highest audit standards.

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About the Author

Ryan K. Wolff, MBA

Ryan is a member of AAFCPAs’ Technology & Process Advisory practice and a leader in the firms consulting practice, specializing in AI, data analytics, RPA and strategic innovation. He also leads the firm’s Automation Center of Excellence, a team that streamlines automation, establishes structure, and scales processes. Ryan brings extensive expertise in analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI) prompting, and natural language processing policy and research. He excels in natural language prompting in AI …

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