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Friday, January 16, 2026

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Thomson Reuters' AI might make tax season a breeze by slashing time by 65%. Xero is giving small businesses big-league analytics without the high cost. And Canopy's AI might speed up tax prep, leaving old workflows in the dust.

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Latest in Accounting AI

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Thomson Reuters' AI Slashes Tax Time by 65%! 😲

Thomson Reuters just dropped a bombshell—AI is cutting tax time by 65%! Yeah, you read that right. While you're still crunching numbers, AI is making tax season look like a breeze. How on earth did they pull this off?
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2

Xero's AI Gives Small Biz Big-League Analytics

Xero just dropped AI analytics that make small biz feel like Fortune 500. Advanced insights without the corporate price tag? Yup, it’s happening. This could change how your clients see their numbers. Ready for the data revolution?
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3

Canopy's AI Tax Prep: No More Handoffs, Just Speed

Canopy just dropped an AI bomb on tax prep. Imagine no more handoffs. Just pure speed. This AI does it all and might make your current workflow look ancient. How quickly are you going to trust it?
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AI Applications

1. šŸ¤ Lawpath simplifies legal compliance by providing on-demand attorney-verified contracts and automated document creation, allowing firm owners to protect their business and clients without expensive hourly legal fees.

2. ⚔ Vida manages 24/7 AI call answering and automated appointment scheduling so firm owners stop missing inquiries and free staff from repetitive administrative phone work.

3. šŸ¤ Reply.io automates email outreach and follow-ups so accounting firms nurture leads, schedule consultations, and grow their pipeline without manual CRM chasing.

4. ⚔ Social Champ streamlines multi-platform social media scheduling and client proofing so accounting firms maintain a professional online presence that attracts high-margin advisory prospects.

5. ⚔ leadpages generates high-converting landing pages with lead enrichment and A/B testing, helping firms build a predictable pipeline of high-quality advisory clients beyond referrals.

6. 🧾 Navan streamlines expense management from swipe to reconciliation, providing real-time visibility and integrating key data with the ERP to save hours on the monthly close.

7. šŸ“Š Kick automates your bookkeeping workflows so your firm standardises data, reduces manual reconciliation and unlocks more capacity for high-margin advisory services.

Updates in AI

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AI Just Made SharePoint Smarter at Microsoft

Microsoft just gave SharePoint an AI brain. Yep, it's about to become your new favorite coworker. Imagine auto-organized files and smarter searches. How long before it starts suggesting your lunch breaks too?
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2

Claude Cowork Isn’t Useless—It Actually Works!

Claude Cowork isn’t just some AI gimmick. It actually works! I know, shocking, right? After all the AI hype, this one might actually be worth checking out. Is this the tool that finally delivers?
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3

OpenAI Snags Thinking Machines Talent Amid Scandal...What’s Really Going On?

OpenAI just poached talent from Thinking Machines during a scandal. Yeah, right in the middle of chaos! What's really happening behind closed doors? Someone's got some explaining to do.
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Prompt of the Day

Summarize Industry-Specific Accounting Rule Changes
**Role:** You are a **technical accounting writer** who summarizes new accounting or tax rule changes for a specific industry. **Action:** Summarize **[INSERT RULE CHANGE OR REGULATION]** for **[INSERT INDUSTRY]** clients in a clear, actionable format. **Context:** - Audience: business owners and accountants in a specific industry - Goal: explain what changed, why it matters, and what action to take - Tone: authoritative, concise, and client-friendly - Style: brief summary with sections and bullets for clarity - Variables: - **Industry:** [Construction / E-Commerce / Manufacturing / Nonprofit] - **Rule Type:** [Tax Deduction / GAAP Standard / Payroll Update] - **Effective Date:** [INSERT DATE] - Structure: 1. Overview of rule change 2. Key updates or differences 3. Impact on the specific industry 4. Recommended client actions 5. Optional: link to source or official notice - Output Length: **200–300 words**