David Boyar | General Manager
The Access Group

David Boyar, General Manager, The Access Group

David Boyar is one of Australia's most recognised voices in the accounting profession — a Fellow Chartered Accountant, TEDx speaker, and passionate advocate for the future of the industry. He co-founded the Virtual CFO Association and co-hosts From the Trenches, one of Australia's top business podcasts. David has built his career at the intersection of finance, technology and business strategy, helping accounting firms cut through the noise and deliver genuine value to clients. Known for making complex ideas accessible — and for getting laughs out of a room full of accountants — he brings sharp insight and real-world 
experience to every stage.

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Day 2 @ 13:30

Can I trust this?" — The AI reporting question every finance professional is asking 

Everyone's using AI in financial reporting. But here's the uncomfortable truth — when you're sitting across from your CEO or your biggest client, would you stake your reputation on AI-generated commentary? We spoke to 20 finance leaders, and every single one said they'd review it first. Every one. That hesitation isn't a technology problem. It's a trust problem — and it's exactly what this session is designed to solve. Join David Boyar to uncover the three reasons AI commentary isn't earning its seat at the table yet, what "advisory-grade" AI actually looks like, and a simple framework for evaluating any AI reporting tool against the only test that matters: the CEO test. Clear, credible, and able to explain the why behind the numbers. Walk away knowing exactly what good looks like — and how to walk into any room and answer: yes, you can trust this.

last published: 03/Mar/26 06:25 GMT

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