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How AI is changing the way I work as an accountant

When I first got into accounting, I thought I’d be spending most of my time crunching numbers, fixing spreadsheets, and making sure everything balanced. And for a while, that’s exactly what it was like—hours of repetitive work that didn’t leave much room for anything else. Then Artificial Intelligence (AI) came along and flipped everything upside down. I’ve been using tools like QuickBooks and Xero, and let me tell you, they’ve saved me so much time. Tasks that used to take hours, like reconciling transactions or generating reports, now only take a few clicks. It’s like having an assistant who never sleeps or makes mistakes. Because of that, I’ve been able to shift my focus to bigger-picture stuff, like helping my clients make better financial decisions.

What’s really cool about AI is how smart it is. It’s not just about automation—it’s about insight. Programs like IBM Watson can look at a ton of data and point out patterns or potential problems I might have missed on my own. Imagine being able to spot fraud risks or predict trends before they even happen. That kind of power has completely changed the way I approach my job. I’ll be honest—when I first heard about AI, I was worried it might take over my job. But what I’ve learned is that AI isn’t here to replace accountants; it’s here to make us better. It’s taken the boring, repetitive tasks off my plate, leaving me with more time to focus on building relationships with clients and offering them the kind of advice that really matters. For me, AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a partner. It’s helped me grow in my career and shown me that being an accountant is about more than just numbers. It’s about strategy, problem-solving, and making a difference for the people I work with. And with AI by my side, I feel like there’s no limit to what’s possible.

References

PwC. (2024). How AI is reshaping the accounting industry. Retrieved from https://www.pwc.com