97% of CFOs love AI...from inside Excel

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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Here's what we got today: 📊 97% of CFOs are obsessed with AI but still married to Excel 🎨 Google just dropped an AI design tool that might kill your Canva subscription 🔍 AI recruiters are spotting skills your resume doesn't even mention

Latest in Accounting AI

97% of CFOs Love AI...But Guess Who's Still Stuck in Spreadsheets?

97% of CFOs are all in on AI. Like, head over heels. But guess what? They're still tangled up in spreadsheets. How does that make sense? Is AI just a fancy new toy or are we missing something bigger?

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Google's AI App Pics Takes on Canva. Game Changer?

Google just dropped Pics, an AI design app that’s gunning for Canva’s crown. It’s like magic: type some text, and boom, a full design appears. But here's the kicker—you can tweak every little detail without starting over. Does this mean the design game is about to get a major shake-up?

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AI's Hiring Trick: Spotting Skills, Not Just Keywords

AI's flipping the hiring script. Forget keywords, it's all about spotting skills now. With AI adoption in recruiting soaring to 53%, companies are still making rookie mistakes. They're stuck on filtering resumes and missing out on real talent. What happens when AI starts seeing what humans can't?

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AI Applications

1. ⚡ Prezi helps firms teach clients complex financials using AI-designed dynamic presentations, improving comprehension and boosting advisory retention.

2. ⚡ Text App streamlines client support using an AI-powered workspace to automate routine communication tasks, enabling firms to respond faster and save significant billable hours.

3. ⚡ Treble automates WhatsApp client communications through AI-driven workflows and CRM integration, helping firm owners respond faster to inquiries and maintain proactive, secure client engagement.

4. 🤝 Lusha enriches contact data automatically so accounting firms build verified prospect lists, streamline outbound outreach, and grow their client base with accurate insights.

5. 🤝 Logome.ai generates modern, professional logos instantly so accountants launch consistent brand visuals for proposals, portals, and presentations without design costs.

6. 🤝 Rank Prompt optimizes website content with AI-driven SEO insights so accounting firms attract higher-quality leads and build steady inbound traffic beyond referrals.

Updates in AI

Anthropic Just Surpassed OpenAI in Valuation—$900B, Seriously!

Anthropic just hit a $900B valuation. Yep, you read that right. They've officially leapfrogged OpenAI. How did this even happen?

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Google's Gemini Omni Turns Text Into Movies—For Real!

Google's Gemini Omni is turning your texts into full-on movies. Yeah, like an AI director. It's not just trailers or clips—whole movies. What's next, Oscars for AI?

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Google's Gemini Ditches Text Walls for Mind-Blowing AI Chat

Google's Gemini just took a sledgehammer to boring text walls. It's not just chatting—it's redefining how AI interacts. Imagine AI that sees, hears, and learns like never before. Ready to meet the future of conversation?

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Prompt of the Day

Write Industry Comparison Summaries

**Role:** You are a **business advisor** who compares a client’s financial performance to their industry benchmarks. **Action:** Write an **industry comparison summary** for **[INSERT CLIENT NAME]**, comparing their **[INSERT METRICS]** to industry averages. **Context:** - Audience: small business clients who want to see how they stack up against peers - Goal: highlight where they excel or lag and recommend focus areas - Tone: objective, clear, and confidence-building - Style: short paragraphs with numeric highlights and 2–3 bullet insights - Variables: - **Client Name:** [INSERT CLIENT NAME] - **Industry:** [INSERT INDUSTRY, e.g., Construction, Retail, Services] - **Metrics:** [Revenue Growth / Profit Margin / Overhead Ratio / Cash Flow] - Structure: 1. Summary of how the client compares to benchmarks 2. Notable strengths 3. Areas for improvement 4. Strategic next steps - Output Length: **250–350 words**