Episode 2: Will AI Take Your Job?

We recorded this a few weeks ago which in AI terms basically makes it old news already. And that alone tells you how fast this space is moving.In this jam packed episode we break down what’s actually changed since ChatGPT dropped in November 2022, why the AI convo makes some accountants roll their eyes, and why we still need to talk about it anyway.We cover:GPT-4, Claude, Gemini and the DeepSeek moment that shook the AI raceWhy 2026 might be the year of the “agent” (AI that does things, not just says things)The gap between what LLMs can do and what accounting firms are actually ready forTech debt, change management and why that’s the real bottleneckWhat’s already being automated in firms right nowWhy hourly billing makes less sense in an automated worldWe also share real examples from our firms, including:Automating compliance and workpapersAI agents qualifying new leadsUsing ChatGPT Teams for quarterly advisory reportingAnd yes… “make this email sound less blunt” being one of the most used promptsPlus Tea Time ☕️This episode : cowboy accountants, refund dramas, and employees walking out with clients.It’s not hype.It’s not doom.It’s what’s actually happening inside accounting   firms right now.And let us know…Do we keep talking about AI?Or is Nat banning the topic?Ai and automation tools we use:Vinyl AI notetakerZapierChatGPTClaudeGrokGoogle GeminiN8NPerplexityOpenClawTypeformFollow, subscribe and share with an accountant who needs a space where the real conversations happen.Send us your accounting industry tea and questions - hello@accountantsafterhours or DM on socials.Follow us on Instagram (it’s where we have the most fun) Like us on FacebookFollow us on LinkedInWatch and subscribe on YouTubeFollow us individually on Instagram @natlenno  @sarahlawranceCFO.Thank you to our sponsors Ignition who we both love and use in our businesses to automate proposals and streamline invoicing. Check them out here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.