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Summary: An AI-native tax prep platform built for CPA firms, now available beyond its invite-only rollout. Why it matters: Nearly 40% of the Top 20 CPA firms adopted it early — rare validation in a crowded AI tax market. Catch: Pricing and onboarding still lean enterprise; solos and small firms may find it heavy. My take: Two years of controlled deployment means this is a mature, production-ready system — not another beta. If you haven't looked at it yet, now's the time. [Read more →]
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📰 QUICK HITS
Intuit Launches AI Firm Management Suite — A unified AI layer across client and firm financial data aimed at automating complex workflows. Why it matters: Most small and mid-size firms will encounter this soon — better to assess it before it lands on your desk. [Read more →]
Canopy's "Coworker" Now Executes Tasks — A new AI execution layer that autonomously coordinates and completes admin work. Why it matters: If it performs as pitched, firms could reduce admin load without adding staff. [Read more →]
Rippling Automates SOC 2 Audits — Uses existing client data to recommend controls, gather evidence, and manage the full audit cycle. Why it matters: Firms advising tech clients can streamline compliance without third-party tools slowing things down. [Read more →]
5 Skills AI Can't Replace in CPAs — The Journal of Accountancy identifies the human competencies keeping accountants indispensable as AI takes over more tasks. Why it matters: Knowing where you're irreplaceable is as important as knowing which tools to adopt. [Read more →]
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Sage just rolled out AI agents across finance, HR, and operations — and many of your SMB clients use Sage products. Spend 20 minutes with the announcement so you can speak to it before they ask. [Read more →]
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⚠️ HEADS UP
Gartner Flags AI Budget Waste — Gartner projects 10 percentage points of margin lift from strategic AI by 2029 but warns fragmented tools and hype are already driving overspend. Why it matters: Deliberate buying beats chasing shiny objects. [Read more →]
SOC 2 Speed Traps: The JofA flags professional and ethical risks from quick-turn SOC engagements where speed is cutting corners on quality. Why it matters: With tools like Rippling making SOC 2 faster, CPAs need to know where fast tips into reckless. [Read more →]
Your SMB Clients Are Going AI-Curious: A 610-person US survey finds 84% of small business owners satisfied and leaning into AI. Why it matters: Clients adopting AI without guidance may make tool choices that complicate your work. Get ahead of it. [Read more →]
That's it for this week. See you next time.
—Alex
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