Are Robots Poised to Take Over Accounting Too?

Are Robots Poised to Take Over Accounting Too?

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and robots are technologies that are taking center stage across industries, especially in industries such as manufacturing, retail, customer service, and agriculture. The accounting industry is no exception. Experts predict that as many as 800 million jobs could be replaced with AI by 2030. Traditionally, it was blue collar…

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Shaping the Accounting Industry

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Shaping the Accounting Industry

According to a study by Oxford University and Deloitte in 2015, accountants will be among the first professions affected by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Up to 95 percent of accountants will face some threat due to the advanced automation capabilities provided by AI. While this is categorized initially as a “threat,” it also…