🔧 FEATURED TOOL: Campfire Ember Agents
Summary: AI agents built directly into Campfire’s ERP handle transaction matching, reconciliation, AP/AR, flux analysis, and close prep—continuously and without prompts.
Why it matters: Every action is logged and reviewable before posting, shifting your team from doing work to approving it—exactly when capacity is tightest.
Catch: Campfire targets mid‑market and high‑growth companies; it’s not a fit for solo practitioners or very small firms, and it’s still in beta.
My take: This is what AI‑native accounting software looks like—agents designed to run the close, not bolt‑on features. Even if you’re not shopping, it’s worth watching. Read more →
📰 QUICK HITS
PwC CEO: No Opt‑Out on AI PwC U.S. CEO Paul Griggs told the Financial Times that senior staff who aren’t thinking AI‑first will be replaced, and the firm is shifting parts of tax and advisory to subscription and consumption‑based AI pricing. Why it matters: When a Big Four CEO ties job security to AI adoption, every firm downstream pays attention—and clients will too. Read more →
Your New Job Title: AI Reviewer At the IMA tech showcase, major vendors aligned on one message: as AI takes over data entry and AP/AR, accountants’ core work becomes reviewing AI output for accuracy. Why it matters: Entry work is becoming review work—CPAs who build this muscle now will be ahead of client and firm expectations. Read more → (Accounting Today - paywalled). [Free alternative→]
EisnerAmper Builds Its Own AI Audit Agent Top‑15 firm EisnerAmper launched the EisnerAI Audit Design Agent on Microsoft Foundry to synthesize data across systems and surface key patterns for auditors. Why it matters: When mid‑tier firms build proprietary AI audit tools, client expectations rise across the board. Read more →
52% of Accounting Staff Fear AI — Survey A Randstad USA survey of 1,752 workers found more than half of accounting and tax staff believe AI has worsened their job prospects, and 57% avoid raising concerns due to insecurity. Why it matters: Silent anxiety is a retention risk—especially during tax season. Read more → (Accounting Today - paywalled).
💡 QUICK TIP
Bill’s SVP of AP, AR, and the Accountant Channel says AI is now eliminating manual work entirely—including W‑9 processing and bill coding. If your clients use Bill, check whether the latest AI features are enabled; many firms have time‑savers sitting idle. Listen →
⚠️ HEADS UP
Big Four Goes Agentic: Deloitte and UiPath launched an Agentic ERP offering that moves enterprises from task automation to full process orchestration across Record to Report, Source to Pay, and Lead to Cash—AI agents handle high‑volume execution while humans manage exceptions. Why it matters: As enterprise clients adopt agentic workflows, accountants supporting them will need to understand how AI‑orchestrated processes affect the records they sign off on. Read more →
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