It's the "Insights in Accounting" show, usually going out every Tuesday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. However, in Jan 2023 we are phasing out this show and putting out this content on our sister Success in Accounting Show which hopefully you're already subscribed to.

In today's episode 30, "Accountants - How to Avoid Dehumanizing Technology"

Rob Brown and Will Farnell comment on the how accounting firms are moving from technology and digital to the human and people side of teams and clients. We cover the addictive nature of apps and technology. We talk about 'screens as the new cocaine' in terms of the dopamine or pleasure hit users get with social media platforms. And we outline the steps accounting firms can take to put people front and centre despite the pull and power of technology.

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It's the "Insights in Accounting" show, usually going out every Tuesday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. However, in Jan 2023 we are phasing out this show and putting out this content on our sister Success in Accounting Show which hopefully you're already subscribed to.

In today's episode 29, "How the Internet Is Changing Accounting Firm Websites"

Rob Brown interviews accounting celebrity Carl Reader on what's changing for websites, social media and the internet for the accounting and fintech world. We cover:

» how the most popular websites have changed over the years and why

» how both the design and the technology have changed what makes a successful website

» whether some businesses actually now need a website based on the increase in social media

» what accounting firms can learn from the websites of SAAS and fintech vendors

» how community websites and apps are now creating new online value in place of the traditional corporate website

and much more...

Main show website. For access to every single show with full shownotes: https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcast

For announcements of published shows, tagging guest so you can build your network and offer feedback on the show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencers

For videos of all podcast interviews and bonus video content: https://bit.ly/AI-youtube

https://www.instagram.com/accinfluencers

https://twitter.com/accinfluencers

https://www.facebook.com/accountinginfluencers

Mentioned in this episode:

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It's the "Insights in Accounting" show, usually going out every Tuesday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. However, in Jan 2023 we are phasing out this show and putting out this content on our sister Success in Accounting Show which hopefully you're already subscribed to.

In today's episode 28, "The Full Impact of Chat GPT and AI in Accounting"

Here is the transcript for this show, generated by Chat GPT with some smart AI prompting questions:

Hello, and welcome to the podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing the impact of Chat GPT, or Generative Pre-training Transformer, on the world of accountants and CPAs.

First, let's define Chat GPT. It's a machine learning model developed by OpenAI that is able to generate human-like text and can be used to assist accountants and CPAs in a variety of tasks.

But how did Chat GPT come about, and why is it making waves in so many industries?

Chat GPT was developed by OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, as a way to improve natural language processing. It builds upon the concept of pre-training, which involves training a model on a large dataset to recognize patterns and relationships in language. By pre-training a model on a massive amount of text data, it can then be fine-tuned for specific tasks, such as translation or language generation.

The development of Chat GPT marked a significant step forward in the field of natural language processing and has led to its widespread adoption in a variety of industries.

Now, let's dive into how Chat GPT can help accountants and CPAs.

One way it can assist is by generating reports and documents. Imagine having to create a financial report for a client. This can be a time-consuming and tedious task, but with Chat GPT, you can simply input the necessary data and let the model do the rest. It will generate a professional, accurate report in a fraction of the time it would take a human.

Another way Chat GPT can be useful is by providing data analysis. It can be trained to analyze financial data and provide insights and recommendations based on that analysis. This can be especially helpful for accountants and CPAs who are looking to make informed decisions for their clients.

Chat GPT can also be used to automate routine tasks, such as data entry and reconciliation. This can free up time for accountants and CPAs to focus on more complex tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Finally, Chat GPT can even be used to provide customer service. It can handle basic customer inquiries and provide information to clients, allowing accountants and CPAs to focus on more complex tasks.

So, as you can see, Chat GPT has the potential to significantly streamline processes and improve efficiency for accountants and CPAs. But what about the potential drawbacks?

Some disadvantages of using Chat GPT include the initial setup and training, which can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, Chat GPT is still limited in its capabilities and may not be able to handle more complex tasks. Finally, using Chat GPT may create a reliance on technology, and if there are issues with the system, it could disrupt work and cause delays.

Now, let's take a look at some statistics to give you an idea of the potential impact Chat GPT could have on your practice and your clients:

According to a recent survey, over 70% of accountants and CPAs believe that machine learning will significantly change the way they do business in the next 5 years.

Another study found that the use of artificial intelligence in accounting could save up to 400 million hours of manual data entry per year.

One company that implemented Chat GPT saw a 25% increase in productivity and a 10% reduction in errors.

These statistics show that Chat GPT has...