Progress report finds fragmented tools hinder accounting efficiency despite AI adoption surge

Progress Software Corporation

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  • Progress Software released State of Accounting 2026, flagging rising AI use in US accounting alongside persistent productivity drag from fragmented systems.
  • Survey found 84% of accountants already use AI, while 61% reported being slowed by switching between too many tools.
  • Client experience ranked top priority for 97% of individual accountants, yet only about half said it is easy to deliver consistently.
  • Operational complexity remained a key constraint, with 75% citing workflows with too many steps, while 24% said a large portion of work is automated despite 97% viewing automation as beneficial.
  • Document security emerged as a major friction point, with 61% saying exchanges are not secure enough.


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