The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Accounting Industry
Posted 6 Feb
Posted 6 Feb
In the dynamic landscape of technology, the accounting profession has undergone significant transformations over the years. At Empire Accountants, we believe we must recognise the imperative need to evolve with emerging technologies. From its paper-based origins to the current era of cloud-based software, the need for Accountants to constantly adapt to this change is now more important than ever.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is experiencing a remarkable 30% growth rate in adoption within the accounting sector. This rapid integration has ushered in a new era of change akin to the transition from paper to the cloud. In this blog, we’ll shed light on AI's transformative influence on the accounting industry in general and our team here at Empire.
Simply defined, it is the ability to perform tasks traditionally requiring human intelligence. AI is enhancing the service scope of the accounting profession. From decision-making to pattern recognition, AI is tailored to improve accuracy and efficiency in accounting processes.
The integration of AI provides a multitude of benefits, including:
The way we see it, by embracing AI and technology, the repetitive, mundane and predictable tasks can be performed with the assistance of technology, allowing for our human skills to be focused on performing more subjective tasks to support our business clients. This includes services such as advisory meetings, complex tax advice and application of the law, developing budgets & profit plans and being available for our clients when they need our help most. Ultimately, it creates a better use of our time and team to help our clients where they need it most.
Leading accounting products and platforms such as Sage, Epicor, Microsoft, Xero, and QuickBooks have seamlessly integrated AI capabilities. Automation of routine tasks, including data entry, invoice processing, and reconciliation, is already underway.
Having AI complete these types of tasks minimises the element of human error, and the more AI completes this, the more integrated and intelligent it becomes.
With any great advancements, there is always a downside or negative impacts. We see the biggest risk factors around data protection, team members who haven’t learned the foundational skills of Accounting as computers perform it for them which ultimately could lead to an overreliance on AI.
We are managing that here at Empire by taking the appropriate steps in integrating these technologies into our business to ensure the human skill development and protection of our client data is always our first priority.
At Empire Accountants, we've embraced AI to automate workflow, data collection and processing and systemising reporting. This allows us to use our human skills in interpreting laws and regulations, technical application of complex accounting principles and having more capacity to provide one-on-one personal advice.
At Empire Accountants and Empire Bookkeeping, we advocate for streamlining our clients' business processes using AI, allowing them to concentrate on growing a sustainable business.
We believe the inevitable integration of AI in accounting is not a threat but an opportunity to redefine the profession positively. By embracing AI, we at Empire Accountants can deliver greater value and a more personalised service and support you in growing your Empire. We welcome you to contact our team to learn more about how we can support you and your business.
Boost IT works with small businesses as an extension of their own team delivering an IT department on demand. Client’s use our IT solutions and expertise to enhance capability and cyber security, as well as drive innovation and efficiency.
Running a small business and motherhood may seem worlds apart but as I’ve spent the last 18 months adapting to the role of mum and I've realised the surprising similarities between these two roles. Both require unwavering dedication, resilience, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities. In this blog, I'll share the invaluable lessons I've learned from running a small business that has uniquely prepared me for the journey of motherhood.
Cornerstone Advice provides financial planning and mortgage broking services. They specialise in working with busy families and professionals to establish a financial roadmap that maximises their financial opportunities alongside establishing a backup plan to protect against the unexpected.