65.4% of Accountants Say 'AI is Important,' Up 15.6 Points in One Year
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- 65.4% of Accountants Say 'AI is Important,' Up 15.6 Points in One Year
- A TOKIUM survey reveals that 65.4% of accounting professionals now view AI as important, a significant increase from last year. While over half of companies are positive about AI adoption, a lack of specialized talent remains a major operational hurdle.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 27, 2026
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A TOKIUM survey reveals that 65.4% of accounting professionals now view AI as important, a significant increase from last year. While over half of companies are positive about AI adoption, a lack of specialized talent remains a major operational hurdle.
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- May 27, 2026
A TOKIUM survey reveals that 65.4% of accounting professionals now view AI as important, a significant increase from last year. While over half of companies are positive about AI adoption, a lack of specialized talent remains a major operational hurdle.
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TOKIUM Inc., a provider of accounting AI agents, conducted a survey on the actual state of AI utilization among 946 accounting professionals.
In this survey, 65.4% of accounting professionals responded that AI utilization is 'important' for improving productivity in accounting tasks. This marks a substantial increase of 15.6 points from the previous year's survey (49.8%), highlighting a surge in recognition of AI's importance in the field over the past year.
The percentage of companies actually utilizing AI in accounting tasks reached 27.8%, approximately 1.5 times more than the previous year. Including those 'considering implementation' (24.4%), a total of 52.2% of companies are now positive about AI, showing that the trend has spread to over half of the industry.
However, challenges have also come to light. The most cited issue was a 'lack of specialized talent and know-how for AI operation and data analysis' (49.5%), followed by a 'lack of operational skills and knowledge' (42.5%), and a 'lack of ongoing support and adoption assistance' (31.5%). Notably, challenges in the operational phase have increased by around 10 points since last year, indicating that the field is moving to a stage of questioning 'how to master' rather than just 'whether to implement.'
Through its 'Move AX' project, TOKIUM will continue to support corporate accounting transformation by providing AI agents and sharing survey data and case studies.
■ Survey Overview
- Period: April 17 - April 24, 2026
- Valid Responses: 946
- Target: Employees in charge of accounting/finance in companies and organizations nationwide.
In this survey, 65.4% of accounting professionals responded that AI utilization is 'important' for improving productivity in accounting tasks. This marks a substantial increase of 15.6 points from the previous year's survey (49.8%), highlighting a surge in recognition of AI's importance in the field over the past year.
The percentage of companies actually utilizing AI in accounting tasks reached 27.8%, approximately 1.5 times more than the previous year. Including those 'considering implementation' (24.4%), a total of 52.2% of companies are now positive about AI, showing that the trend has spread to over half of the industry.
However, challenges have also come to light. The most cited issue was a 'lack of specialized talent and know-how for AI operation and data analysis' (49.5%), followed by a 'lack of operational skills and knowledge' (42.5%), and a 'lack of ongoing support and adoption assistance' (31.5%). Notably, challenges in the operational phase have increased by around 10 points since last year, indicating that the field is moving to a stage of questioning 'how to master' rather than just 'whether to implement.'
Through its 'Move AX' project, TOKIUM will continue to support corporate accounting transformation by providing AI agents and sharing survey data and case studies.
■ Survey Overview
- Period: April 17 - April 24, 2026
- Valid Responses: 946
- Target: Employees in charge of accounting/finance in companies and organizations nationwide.
FAQ
What percentage of accountants said AI is important in the TOKIUM 2024 survey?
65.4% of accountants said AI is important in the TOKIUM 2024 survey.
How many more percentage points viewed AI as important in 2024 compared to 2023 in the TOKIUM report?
15.6 more percentage points viewed AI as important in 2024 compared to 2023 in the TOKIUM report.
Which company conducted the survey showing increased AI importance among accountants in 2024?
TOKIUM conducted the survey showing increased AI importance among accountants in 2024.
What was the exact percentage of accounting professionals who viewed AI as important in the 2023 TOKIUM survey?
49.8% of accounting professionals viewed AI as important in the 2023 TOKIUM survey.
What major challenge related to AI adoption did the TOKIUM 2024 survey identify for companies?
The TOKIUM 2024 survey identified lack of specialized talent as a major challenge for AI adoption.