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Accountants are stepping up to the challenge and leveling up their work. Just as accountants are embracing technology and enjoying business success, their clients are following suit. On average, 6 in 10 (60%) respondent clients have grown profits over the last 12 months. Implementing or optimising accounting technology solutions (63%) is the service respondents say they’ve delivered that has contributed the most to their clients’ increasing profits. Outsourcing is allowing accountants to save time on compliance work and leading to new growth opportunities.

Accountants earmarking 50% more for future tech investment

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Accountants probably aren’t worried that AI will replace them — they’re likely more worried about accuracy. While all respondents expressed some concerns about the advancement of AI in the accounting industry, job replacement (11%) was low on the list. For respondents, accuracy and reliability of AI-generated information (36%) and data privacy (20%) ranked as the biggest AI concerns. Payments sent via postal mail can take Business days to post to My Account. Dates are subject to change, so use caution if making a payment to your REP account when on AutoPay.

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Nearly 6 in 10 (59%) are employed by an accounting/bookkeeping firm as an accountant/bookkeeper. Almost half (47%) work for firms with more than 100 employees. One in 2 (52%) respondents work for firms with 1-99 employees and none work as solopreneurs. Seven in 10 (70%) respondents are male and 3 in payintuit 10 (30%) are female.

• Once your employer has invited you to QuickBooks Workforce and you’ve set up your account, you can view your paycheck details, time off balances, and total pay for the year.
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• With the aid of technology, it’s no surprise that strategic business advisory is taking up a significant share of accountants’ time.
• Respondents say maintaining profitability despite inflation and higher interest rates has been the biggest challenge clients have faced over the last 12 months.
• With over £30,000 earmarked for accounting technology spend over the next 12 months, accountants are clear where they see that investment going.
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• Not far behind is better communication (59%) and increased capacity to collect data for strategic advisory (59%).
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• If your federal tax withholdings are lower than you expected or are $0.00, this could be normal.
• As businesses continue to grapple with the realities of inflation and higher interest rates, accounting firms find themselves under increasing pressure to adapt in order to remain profitable and competitive.

Advancements in technology are reshaping the accounting profession, and the use of AI is leading the charge. Data shows that contrary to popular belief, accountants are embracing AI and leveraging it to boost efficiency and help give them the foundation necessary to provide strategic business advisory. Connected accounting, expense management, payments, and payroll in one place.

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Data from this year’s survey shows that 8 in 10 (82%) respondents agree that outsourcing can help drive profit growth by allowing firms to spend more time on advisory services. As businesses continue to grapple with the realities of inflation and higher interest rates, accounting firms find themselves under increasing pressure to adapt in order to remain profitable and competitive. One of the key ways that accounting firms can manage this challenge is by embracing technology. Eight in 10 (81%) respondents agree that accounting firms making more use of technology are more likely to survive periods of high inflation and interest rates. More than 8 in 10 (85%) respondents agree that a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies is just as important as traditional accounting skills to succeed as an accountant today. With a shifting landscape demanding more support from clients each year and the need to stay ahead, accountants capitalising on tech adoption have a competitive edge.

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Respondents rank advancements in cloud accounting and digital technologies as having the single greatest positive impact on the industry over the last 5 years. With technology’s impact on the rise, so is investment. Looking back and to the future, accountants are doubling down on their readiness and willingness to invest in technology to stay ahead of the curve. A refund to a bank or Credit Card is 5-10 business days. Key business tools and third-party apps work better together when they’re under one roof. Track money in and out, run payroll, and make and accept payments—all on one integrated platform.