In 2026, your accounting team won’t look—or operate—the same. Automation is accelerating, AI is becoming a daily tool, and finance professionals are being pulled into decisions across the business. The expectations are changing, and the skills you need on your team are too.

This guide lays out the biggest shifts shaping the future of finance, with insights from Ken Christiansen, CEO of augeoBPM, a longtime Salesforce and Accounting Seed partner who works closely with mid-market finance teams navigating this transition.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why judgment is replacing manual tasks
• The skills accountants will need to stay relevant
• How finance teams are becoming strategic advisors
• What leaders should do now to stay ahead