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Accounting in the Age of AI

Accounting in the Age of AI

Accounting in the Age of AI

This new research reveals a striking reversal: clients, not firms, are driving AI adoption in accounting.

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64%

64%

of businesses now consult ChatGPT before their accountant

65%

65%

recognise responsibility to help clients adopt AI safely and effectively

42%

42%

struggle to meet rising client expectations

The opportunity

AI is powerful, but it’s not always right. Over half of firms report having to correct misleading or incomplete outputs their clients brought from AI tools. Left unchecked, this creates risk – poor decisions, compliance failures, and broken trust. But with professional oversight, the opportunity is just as clear - to deepen relationships, expand services, and help clients harness AI responsibly.