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AI Strategy Development Checklist for Accounting Firms

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A preview of the 'AI Strategy Development Checklist for Accounting Firms' templateAI Strategy Development Checklist for Accounting FirmsPhase 1: Strategy Definition & Leadership Alignment [Goal: Establish a clear vision, objectives, and leadership commitment for AI adoption within the firm.]Define the AI VisionCompletedIdentify Strategic Business Objectives for AICompletedSecure Leadership Buy-in and SponsorshipCompletedEstablish an AI Steering Committee/Task ForceCompletedDefine Initial Scope and BoundariesCompletedAllocate Initial Budget and ResourcesReady To StartDue TodayPhase 2: Readiness Assessment (Technology, Data, People, Culture) [Goal: Evaluate the firm's current state across key dimensions to understand its preparedness for AI adoption and identify critical gaps that need addressing.]Assess Technology Infrastructure ReadinessReady To StartDue Today

This template is structured into eight distinct phases, covering the end-to-end lifecycle of AI strategy development.

It is designed to be modular, allowing firms to adapt the checklist items and guidance to their specific size, resources, culture, and strategic priorities. Firms can focus on specific phases or tasks based on their current stage of AI maturity.

Crucially, AI strategy development is not a linear, one-time project but an iterative and ongoing process. The AI landscape evolves rapidly, necessitating continuous learning, adaptation, and refinement of the firm's approach.

This template should be treated as a living document, revisited and updated regularly to ensure alignment with the firm's evolving goals and the dynamic technological environment.

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