Advisory Services 101

Advisory services are no longer optional for accountants and bookkeepers. They are the future of the profession. In this episode, Sarah Prevost and Steven Libhart dig into what it really means to be a trusted financial partner to your law firm clients in the age of AI. From beverage machines that diagnose themselves to bank transitions handled with a single phone call to a senior vice president, the conversation covers what AI can and cannot do, why human relationships and institutional knowledge are irreplaceable, and how bookkeepers and accountants can step confidently into the advisory role without being overwhelmed. Practical, honest, and genuinely fun, this one is for every accountant who has ever wondered what being a trusted advisor actually looks like in practice. 05:17 Advisory Services 101 06:55 Follow Up and Add Value 08:26 Apps and Adoption Pitfalls 11:34 KPIs Need Human Coaching 15:13 Be Included in Decisions 17:12 Bank Switch Success Story 20:53 Guiding Firm Transitions 25:22 Tool Risks and Confidentiality 28:32 Practical Steps for Advisors 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes covering law firm bookkeeping, legal tech, and accounting practice tips. 📩 Have a question or topic idea? Email us at [email protected] 🧑‍💼 Join the Accountants Law Lab Mastermind: accountantslawlab.com 🌐 Visit us at accountantslawpod.com What does being a trusted advisor look like in your practice? Drop it in the comments! Accountants Law Pod is hosted by Lynda Artesani, Sarah Prevost, and Steve Libhart and directed/produced by Teaira Burge and The Proper Trust. Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay - Edited by audiovideo_uk Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal, financial, or professional advice. The stories we share from the field are meant to educate, never to shame. We have deep respect for attorneys and the complexity of running a firm, and we recognize that many of the mistakes we discuss happen simply because no one ever explained the rules.