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ChatGPT Isn’t Terminator for Accountants…Yet

Going Concern

Was ChatGPT sent to us from the future to rescue the industry from the pipeline crisis by filling open accounting jobs with cyborgs and sentient machines? Accounting is ridiculously rules-based: assets = liabilities plus equities; debits = credits; cash in > cash out, etc. It isn’t just another game, it’s a different sport.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

ThomsonReuters

Preparing tax returns. Additionally, depending on the type of firm, accountants may be involved in more advisory-centric responsibilities, such as analyzing financial data and providing clients with strategic guidance and recommendations on how to reduce costs and boost profitability. Recording disbursements and payments.

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