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Critical RiskFinance & Insurance
Accelerating
Accountant
AI accounting platforms (Intuit AI, Xero AI) now automate bookkeeping, tax preparation, reconciliation, and financial reporting. Complex tax strategy and advisory services retain human value.
1.4M current workers
Major disruption: By 2028
88%Automation Risk
Critical Risk
Automation Risk Trajectory
Historical progression and projected automation risk for Accountants through 2030
What AI Is Replacing
- Bookkeeping and data entry
- Tax return preparation (standard)
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial statement generation
What Humans Still Own
- Complex tax strategy
- M&A financial due diligence
- Regulatory advisory
- Client relationship management
Top Skills to Develop Now
AI accounting softwareFinancial advisoryTax strategyForensic accounting
Sources: AICPA AI Report (2023), McKinsey Global Institute (2023)
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