In a recent Countable webinar on AI Driven Engagements: A Game changer for CPA’s , industry experts came together to discuss how US and Canadian accounting firms can optimize their year-end processes by leveraging cloud technology, AI, automation and resources.
The panel featured leaders and we’d like to thank Josh Zweig (LiveCA), Matthew Peterson (True North Accounting), and Kristopher McEvoy (Leap ACT), for offering their valuable insights into boosting performance and reducing inefficiencies.
Key Takeaways
- Automating Compliance & Reporting: Automation helps firms save time, improve accuracy, and minimize the risk of errors, especially in handling complex tax compliance tasks.
- Cloud Technology: Enables real-time collaboration across remote teams, boosts scalability without significant infrastructure investment, and enhances security through encryption and multi-factor authentication. Client data on the cloud is essential for cloud automation to work.
- Resource Upskilling: By automating repetitive tasks, accountants can focus on high-value advisory services, leading to better staff retention and job satisfaction.
- AI’s Future Role: AI will increasingly drive automation of repetitive predicable tasks and provide real-time analytics and reporting, keeping firms competitive in a fast-evolving landscape.
Why AI & Automation Matters
1. Integrated Systems Are Essential: Cloud-based platforms simplify year-end processes, making compliance more efficient.
2. Automation Saves Time & Reduces Errors: Automating tasks like tax prep and reporting results in more accurate outputs and more time for strategic work.
3. Upskilling Improves Retention: Automation frees up time for CPAs to enhance their skills.
4. Future-Proofing with AI: AI and automation are the future of accounting, with predictive analytics and real-time data processing becoming more important.
5. The Cost of Inaction: Failing to adopt new technologies and evolving can lead to lost time, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities. It may be an overwhelming step in the beginning but its worth the effort even when adopted slowly.
Conclusion
The Countable webinar scoped the importance of adopting cloud platforms and AI-driven automation for CPAs in Canada and the US with examples showing how some problems are addressed on the basis of time and transitions. By embracing these technologies, firms streamline workflows, focus on high-value tasks, and stay ahead of the competition reducing the burden during peak seasons.
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