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In this episode, I want to share 9 ways you can leverage ChatGPT in your accounting firm to save time, reduce stress, and boost productivity. Listen below. 0:26 – ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can boost productivity and efficiency for several processes. 1:07 – ChatGPT can help businesses save time and generate high-quality blog content by quickly creating informative and engaging posts based on provided topics and details. 1:39 – Second, ChatGPT helps you draft professional e
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The partners and colleagues of Chicago-based accounting and advisory firm Morrison & Morrison are joining EisnerAmper in a transaction expected to close in the summer of 2023. Eisner Amper is one of the largest business consulting firms in the world, with approximately 320 partners and 3,300-plus employees. Founded more than 75 years ago, Morrison & Morrison today has six partners and 40-plus professionals providing tax, accounting and business consulting services to clients in the healt
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