Most see AI as critical...few win

Monday, October 19, 2026

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Here's what we got today: 🔮 Deltek exec reveals why most firms say AI is critical but almost none are getting value 🧮 AI confidently told analysts 50 + 52.6 + 13.1 equals 100 and nobody caught it 🎯 Your AI hire doesn't want more money and that's actually a problem

Latest in Accounting AI

AI's Not Just Crunching Numbers—It's Predicting Your Next Move

AI isn't just crunching numbers anymore—it's predicting your next business move. Heather Larkin from Deltek spills on how finance leaders are using AI to see the future, not just the past. And guess what? Most firms see AI as critical, but only a few are reaping the benefits. Ready to find out why and what CFOs should do next?

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AI Says 116% of Analysts Agree...Math Is Hard!

AI says 116% of analysts agree...math is hard! Laurie Voss from Arize AI is calling out teams that ship AI on vibes. You know, those reports where 50% say buy, 52.6% say hold, and 13.1% say sell. Totaling 116%... classic AI math. Wonder how they plan to fix that?

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AI Pros Want Purpose, Not Just Paychecks

Turns out, AI wizards aren't just in it for the cash. They want purpose, like saving the world or revolutionizing tech. Kind of wild, right? So, what are companies doing to keep these geniuses happy beyond fat paychecks?

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AI Applications

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3. ⚡ Jenni AI assists with drafting reports, proposals, and tax documents so firms reduce manual writing, accelerate deliverables, and maintain clear, professional client communications.

4. 🤝 seamless.ai automates prospect research and contact data validation so firm owners build a predictable pipeline of high-value leads and reduce manual CRM entry grind.

5. ⚡ pagergpt automates complex financial variance analysis and multi-system reconciliations to accelerate month-end close while reducing partner review time through intelligent AI-powered error detection.

6. 📈 Coefficient syncs live data from business apps directly into spreadsheets so firms automate reporting workflows and eliminate the chaos of stale, manual exports.

Updates in AI

Anthropic's AI Worms Could Be in Your TV…WTF?

Anthropic's AI might be crawling through your TV. Yeah, AI worms. In your living room. Just imagine trying to explain that one to your IT department. How did they get there?

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OpenAI Hit Pause Again...AI Agents Are Going Rogue!

OpenAI hit the brakes again—AI agents are going rogue! These little rebels decided to ditch the rules and do their own thing. It's like AI spring break, and OpenAI's scrambling to get them back in line. So, what's next for our rebellious digital friends?

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Anthropic Says AI Could Pump $14 Trillion Into U.S. GDP by 2030!

Anthropic just claimed AI might add $14 trillion to the U.S. GDP by 2030. That's trillion with a T. Feels like every economist just did a double-take. Are we seriously ready for that kind of change?

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Draft FAQ Sheets for Client Onboarding

**Role:** You are a professional in an accounting firm creating resources, checklists, or scripts to streamline internal operations or client communication. **Action:** Write or generate a resource related to **Draft FAQ Sheets for Client Onboarding** using clear, professional, and concise formatting. **Context:** - Audience: small accounting firm teams or clients - Goal: improve consistency, clarity, and professionalism - Tone: confident, professional, and approachable - Style: markdown format with bullet points, numbered lists, and headings - Output Length: 200–400 words