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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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Here's what we got today: 🎯 A CFO showed his actual AI reforecast workflow and got brutally honest 💀 AI nails 95% of your tax return and that other 5% is audit city ⚡ Gusto's new AI runs payroll before you even remember to

Latest in Accounting AI

This CFO's AI Reforecast Workflow Will Blow Your Mind

Glenn Hopper just blew everyone's mind with his AI reforecast workflow. He walked a handful of Insider members through his exact monthly cycle live. Real dataset, real prompts, and some brutally honest takes on where AI shines and where it falls short. Want to peek inside? Insiders know the secret handshake.

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AI Does Your Taxes, But CPAs Still Save Your Bacon

AI's doing your taxes now. But hold up—you're still gonna need your CPA to save you from a tax disaster. Taxfyle's CEO says AI's great for crunching numbers, but that 5% it misses? Audits and penalties, my friend. So, are you ready to trust a bot with your return?

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Gusto's AI Cofounder Runs Payroll Before You Do!

Gusto just launched an AI that runs payroll before you even know it’s time. Seriously, it gets the jump on your entire payroll process, pulling data and flagging issues without you lifting a finger. And it’s not just payroll—it’s tackling compliance, expenses, and scheduling conflicts too. So, are you ready to let an AI run the show?

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AI Applications

1. ⚡ Tradify streamlines quoting, scheduling, invoicing and job‑tracking so your firm supports trade‑clients with efficient workflows, reduces manual entry and improves profitability.

2. 🧾 Dext captures and categorizes receipts automatically, eliminating manual entry and enabling firms to reconcile accounts faster while freeing time for advisory services.

3. ⚡ Slides AI turns your narrative or Excel/QuickBooks data into professional client dashboards or board-packs so you spend less time creating and more time advising.

4. ⚡ Laxis transcribes and summarizes meetings so accounting teams track client conversations accurately, reduce follow-up time, and improve communication clarity across the firm.

5. 🤝 customer.io streamlines client communications, automating reminders and targeted messages to improve response times, retention, and client engagement for small accounting firms.

6. 🤝 Synthflow AI automates outbound and inbound voice‑call workflows so your firm manages client calls, reduces missed leads and scales service without adding staff.

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OpenAI's $16B Data Center Sparks Chaos in Michigan

OpenAI's building a $16 billion data center in Michigan. But it's not all smooth sailing—locals are flipping out over the chaos it's causing. Traffic nightmares, noise complaints, and property disputes are just the start. What did they think would happen with a project this big?

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Trump's Letting the Gov Peek at AI Models Before You Can

Trump’s letting the government check out AI models before anyone else. Yeah, you’re not on that list. So while you’re waiting for the next big thing, Uncle Sam’s already got a sneak peek. Think you’ll ever get that kind of access?

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Codex Isn't Just for Coders—It's Taking Over Every Desk!

Codex isn't just for the techies anymore. It's creeping onto every desk, even yours. From accounting to HR, this AI is shaking things up in ways you won't believe. Ready to see if your job's next?

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Prompt of the Day

Build Month-End and Year-End Checklists

**Role:** You are an **accounting operations consultant** who develops standardized month-end and year-end close checklists. **Action:** Create a **[Month-End or Year-End Close Checklist]** for **[INSERT CLIENT TYPE OR SERVICE AREA]**. **Context:** - Audience: bookkeepers, controllers, and accounting teams - Goal: ensure all accounts are reconciled, reviewed, and ready for reporting - Tone: professional, direct, and practical - Format: structured checklist grouped by category - Variables: - **Checklist Type:** [Month-End / Year-End] - **Client Type:** [Small Business / Internal Firm Accounting] - **Software:** [INSERT SOFTWARE, e.g., QuickBooks, Xero] - Structure: 1. Bank and credit card reconciliations 2. Accounts payable and receivable review 3. Journal entries and accruals 4. Financial statement review 5. Documentation and sign-off - Output Length: **20–30 checklist items**