88% of finance, accounting, audit, and sustainability professionals in a new survey say they've seen an increase in ROI from using AI in the last year. But there’s a disconnect: only about a third of companies surveyed have the necessary governance, high-quality data, and role-specific training to support it. In this episode of The Pre-Read, we sit down with Workiva Chief Accounting Officer Junko Swain and Chief Information Officer Kim Huffman to discuss the implications of the Workiva 2025 Global Practitioner Survey. We explore why the C-suite is uniquely positioned to set the foundation for a successful and secure AI strategy. Timestamps: 01:00 ROI and the lack of AI governance 04:00 Defining high-quality data 06:30 The role of AI in data quality 08:00 The importance of role-specific training 10:45 The difference between generic and specialized AI tools 12:30 How the C-suite can set the foundation for AI strategy Read more from the survey at https://www.workiva.com/PR-BuildingValue » Subscribe to Workiva: https://www.youtube.com/@Workiva Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) powers transparency, accountability and trust. Finance, accounting, sustainability, risk and audit teams from more than 6,000 organizations worldwide rely on Workiva for their mission critical work. We transform how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, audit-ready, AI-powered, collaborative platform. Learn more at workiva.com. Connect with Workiva Online! » Visit Workiva.com: https://www.workiva.com/ » Follow Workiva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/ » Follow Workiva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workiva/ » Check out the Workiva podcast, “The Pre-Read”: https://www.workiva.com/podcast/the-pre-read

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