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Optimism declines among accountants

Accounting Today

By Michael Cohn 3h ago Technology Bookkeeping now fully automated, tax compliance not far behind A recent report from CPA.com says that semi-autonomous AI bots are already completing bookkeeping workflows start to finish, fully automating the process. By Michael Cohn 2h ago Accounting Optimism declines among accountants U.S.

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Intuit debuts AI agents for QuickBooks

Accounting Today

The AI agents include: Accounting Agent: Automates bookkeeping and transaction categorization, and helps with reconciliation of the books. The homepage displays a set of customizable widgets with a business feed showing insights, recommendations, and summaries of the workflows and tasks completed by the AI agents. All rights reserved.

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CAS accounting and the next generation of accountants

Accounting Today

Of the roughly 100 students in our program, 15–20% are already working in accounting-related roles — bookkeepers, clerks or accounting assistants. This direct connection to real-world scenarios helps them bridge the gap between theory and practice, making accounting feel relevant and dynamic rather than just another academic subject.

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Firms seeing more profits and clients

Accounting Today

Currently, the most common use cases for AI include: delivering faster and more responsive client services (33%), enhancing accuracy by reducing bookkeeping and accounting errors (33%), and streamlining workflows through the automation of routine tasks (32%). All rights reserved. © 2025 Arizent. All rights reserved.

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A new revenue strategy for firms

Accounting Today

Whether its monthly bookkeeping, quarterly tax planning or ongoing advisory services, subscription models drive consistent revenue and strengthen client loyalty. Instead, accounting firms should move toward packaging their services into monthly retainers — turning what used to be a once-a-year interaction into a continuous relationship.

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Elliott Davis takes PE investment

Accounting Today

By Michael Cohn 3h ago Technology Bookkeeping now fully automated, tax compliance not far behind A recent report from CPA.com says that semi-autonomous AI bots are already completing bookkeeping workflows start to finish, fully automating the process. By Michael Cohn 2h ago Accounting Optimism declines among accountants U.S.

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How to win back time lost on client communications

Accounting Today

EDT 5 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Accountants and bookkeepers spend hours per week on client communication, from scheduling and confirming appointments to flagging paperwork deadlines and chasing invoices, especially during peak seasons. Giving back time to CPAs, bookkeepers and clients alike should be the goal.