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Knowledge democratized: How technology is transforming accounting
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"The AI you're using today is the dumbest AI you will ever use in the future." This powerful insight frames an essential conversation about how technology is transforming the accounting profession at unprecedented speed.
In this episode of the RightNOW podcast, host Derek Distin welcomes Robbie Randall, National Sales Leader at Intuit, for a candid discussion about how AI and democratized knowledge are reshaping the accounting landscape. Randall reveals how specialized accounting knowledge that once took years to develop is now instantly accessible through technology, fundamentally changing how professionals deliver value.
The conversation examines "agentic services" – a new paradigm where AI can complete complex tasks with minimal human supervision – and how these technologies will help address the talent shortage as baby boomers exit the profession in record numbers. Rather than replacing accountants, Randall believes these technologies will create new roles that require professionals to retool their skills and embrace continuous learning beyond traditional CPE requirements.
Randall emphasizes that successfully adopting these technologies requires firms to remain grounded in their mission while measuring how technology investments deliver tangible returns.
Looking to the future, both speakers agree that the profession will continue evolving at an accelerating pace, making education and critical thinking essential skills for accountants. As Randall notes, the industry increasingly mirrors the businesses it serves rather than traditional accounting KPIs, creating opportunities for those willing to embrace change.
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