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Boost Birmingham: SmartWiz Adds AI Jobs

Monday, October 27, 2025

AI Accounting Daily
Hey, Accounting Pros!
Welcome back to AI Accounting Daily, your #1 source for AI news in accounting.
Today, we're diving into SmartWiz's expansion in Birmingham with 66 new AI tax jobs, how the Canada Revenue Agency is tackling chatbot challenges amid human error concerns, and the intriguing rise of vibe coding as accountants like Wei Khjan Chan adapt to the AI era. Plus, we'll explore privacy issues with AI browsers and Google's latest AI-generated presentation tools.

Latest in Accounting AI

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SmartWiz Expands AI Tax Jobs In Birmingham

SmartWiz is on the move, with plans to add 66 high-paying jobs in Birmingham, signaling a major growth spurt for the AI-driven tax software firm. Founded in 2021, it's one of just 16 IRS-approved providers globally. This expansion could reshape Birmingham into a tech innovation hub. The intriguing part? How this growth might redefine tax compliance workflows.
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CRA Faces AI Challenge Amid Human Error Concerns

The Canada Revenue Agency is piloting AI chatbots, yet experts warn of risks if human errors persist. Anatoliy Gruzd emphasizes fixing human responses first, as chatbots rely on accurate data. Adegboyega Ojo suggests a hybrid model, where AI handles FAQs and humans tackle complex queries. As AI eases call volumes, the real question is how well humans and machines will collaborate.
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Accountant Embraces Vibe Coding To Counter AI

Wei Khjan Chan, a seasoned accountant, turned to vibe coding as AI loomed over his career. With two decades in the field, he saw automation's shadow and pivoted to stay relevant. This shift highlights a broader trend: professionals adapting creatively to technology's march. The question now is how many will follow his lead, blending tech skills with traditional roles.
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AI Applications

1. Kick - Kick automates your bookkeeping workflows so your firm standardises data, reduces manual reconciliation and unlocks more capacity for high-margin advisory services.
2. Melio - Melio streamlines bill payments and invoicing, reducing manual transaction tracking and improving cash flow visibility for small accounting firms and their clients.
3. Nominal - Nominal automates reconciliations, consolidation and close workflows so your firm avoids Excel bottlenecks, improves margins and scales advisory on multi-entity clients.
4. ClickUp - ClickUp manages team tasks, deadlines, and client projects so accounting firms improve workflow visibility, reduce bottlenecks, and reclaim hours for advisory work.
5. SenseTask - SenseTask automates data capture from client documents like invoices and receipts so your firm eliminates manual entry, improves accuracy and focuses on profitability-driving advisory work.
6. Superhuman - Superhuman accelerates your inbox triage and follow-up so your firm reduces response delays, cuts client churn and frees time for advisory work.

Updates in AI

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AI Browsers Raise Privacy Concerns For Accountants

AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas and Comet promise productivity but bring privacy risks. They need access to emails and calendars, yet often struggle with complex tasks, turning them into more of a novelty than a necessity. As cybersecurity experts warn, the real question is whether these tools can balance utility with security in the long run.
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Unicorns Shun IPOs, Reshape Valuation Dynamics

Unicorns are lingering in the shadows. Startups like SpaceX and OpenAI are staying private longer, dodging public scrutiny and costs. With private capital abundant, these billion-dollar firms control their valuations while reshaping the IPO landscape. Everyday investors face fewer public stocks, as private markets gain clout. The intriguing question is how this shift will alter investment dynamics.
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Google Unveils AI-Generated Presentation Tools

Google's Gemini is stepping into presentation territory. With its new Canvas feature, users can generate slides from prompts or uploaded files, complete with themes and images. This tool, now available for personal and Workspace accounts, lets presentations flow directly into Google Slides. The intriguing part? How this might shift collaboration dynamics and redefine presentation prep in workplaces.
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Prompt Ideas

Create Scripts for Client Training on Reports
**Role:** You are a **client education specialist** who teaches business owners how to read their QuickBooks or accounting reports. **Action:** Write a **training script** explaining how to review and interpret **[INSERT REPORT TYPE]** for **[INSERT CLIENT TYPE]**. **Context:** - Audience: small business clients with limited accounting experience - Goal: empower clients to understand and use their reports confidently - Tone: approachable, educational, and clear - Style: conversational teaching script with short, logical sections - Variables: - **Report Type:** [Profit & Loss / Balance Sheet / Cash Flow / KPIs] - **Client Type:** [Service Business / Retail / Contractor / Nonprofit] - **Training Duration:** [15 / 30 / 45 minutes] - Structure: 1. Introduction to report purpose 2. Key sections to focus on 3. Interpreting trends or ratios 4. Common red flags or mistakes 5. Practice questions or recap - Output Length: **300–400 words**