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When did we become the help desk?!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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My boss thinks I'm a data genius. I'm not.

My boss thinks I'm a data genius. I'm not.

Last week my boss asked for a cross-channel breakdown.

CTR by platform. Cost per lead by region. Compared to last quarter.


Used to be a 3-hour panic. Exporting. Pivoting. Praying the numbers matched.

But here's the thing—I'm not faster. I just stopped doing it manually.


I switched to Coupler.io. It pulls all my data automatically.

Then I ask the AI what I need.

"What's our best channel by ROI this quarter?"


Answer in 30 seconds. Chart included.

She thinks I'm brilliant. I'm just connected to the right tool.


Try Coupler.io. Look like a genius.

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CFOs Slash AI Budgets—'Time Saved' Isn't Cutting It

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Accountants Regret Software Buys...More Than Anyone Else!

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Reader Poll

Which repetitive task do you most want AI to take off your plate?
Poll options:
Data entry & transaction matchingReconciliationMonth-end closePayroll processingProcess documentation
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AI Applications

1. Trupeer automates the creation of tutorial videos and SOP guides from screen recordings so your firm up-skills juniors, standardises training and reduces partner review time.

2. Custom GPT enables you to teach AI your firm’s processes, chat with client data and generate deliverables so your team ups-kills juniors, reduces partner review time and boosts margin per engagement.

3. 🤝 Ignition automates proposals, contracts, and upfront payment collection with AI pricing insights to eliminate accounts receivable and successfully package profitable advisory services.

4. 🤝 KrispCall centralizes client calls, texts, and recordings so accountants manage firm communications securely, maintain audit trails, and respond faster from one platform.

5. Synthesia scales client education and internal training by generating secure, multilingual AI videos, drastically reducing the firm's time spent on repetitive explanations and staff onboarding.

6. 🏦 Melio streamlines bill payments and invoicing, reducing manual transaction tracking and improving cash flow visibility for small accounting firms and their clients.

7. 📈 InvoiceClip automates invoice data extraction from PDFs and images, eliminating manual entry and streamlining accounts payable workflows for small accounting firms.

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Trump's DOT Wants AI Writing Rules Fast, Not Well

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Prompt of the Day

Write Templates for Client Portal or Document Requests
**Role:** You are a **client success coordinator** who writes polite, professional templates for requesting documents through a client portal. **Action:** Write a **client document request template** for **[INSERT DOCUMENT TYPE OR PERIOD]** through **[INSERT PORTAL NAME]**. **Context:** - Audience: clients submitting files for bookkeeping or tax preparation - Goal: make document requests clear, secure, and easy to follow - Tone: polite, efficient, and professional - Style: short email or portal message with bullet-listed items - Variables: - **Document Type:** [Bank Statements / Receipts / Tax Forms / Payroll Reports] - **Portal Name:** [Canopy / TaxDome / Google Drive / Firm Portal] - **Deadline:** [INSERT DATE] - Structure: 1. Greeting and purpose of request 2. List of needed documents (bulleted) 3. Clear instructions for upload 4. Reminder of deadline and support contact 5. Thank-you and closing line - Output Length: **125–200 words**