Will AI Replace
Accountants?
Yes, AI will replace 80-90% of traditional accounting tasks in 10 years, but transform rather than eliminate the profession
The Path to AI Replacement
Widespread AI Adoption
98% of US accountants and bookkeepers are already using AI in their practice, with support for generative AI among tax professionals rising to over 70%.
Routine Task Automation
80-90% of finance departments' transactional work becomes automated, including data entry, reconciliation, invoicing, and basic reporting tasks.
Accounting Role Transformation
Traditional accounting roles shift significantly toward advisory services, with AI handling compliance and bookkeeping while humans focus on strategy and complex decision-making.
Advanced AI Integration
Complete integration of AI for bookkeeping, tax preparation, and audit processes, with accountants primarily serving as financial strategists and business advisors.
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Tools replacing Accountants
QuickBooks AI
AI-powered accounting software that automates bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial reporting for small businesses and accounting firms.
DARTbot
Deloitte's GenAI chatbot within their Omnia platform that helps accountants research complex topics and strengthen audit and assurance work.
Risk Link
PwC's AI platform that helps analyze regulations and generate more holistic, accurate controls for financial compliance.
Make.com
Automation platform that connects with AI services to create automated accounting workflows and processes.
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Looks like 98% of general Accounting jobs get automated in the next 20 years
Discussion about Oxford University and Deloitte research suggesting financial accounts managers and bookkeepers are among jobs most at risk of automation.
AI won't replace accountants
An AI program can't take legal responsibility for signing off on accounts. Not because of some archaic bureaucracy, but because someone has to be accountable.