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89% of Accountants Say AI Pays Off—So What’s the Catch?

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Is AI really replacing accountants—or just changing the job? Blake Oliver talks with Capterra analyst David Jani about new survey data showing where AI is gaining traction in accounting, from chatbots and data entry to forecasting and fraud detection. They unpack why 89% of users report ROI, why firms are still struggling to hire, and why weak AI data-handling policies could create serious security problems.

Accounting Trends in 2026: How AI is Changing Work, Skills, and Strategy
https://www.capterra.com/resources/accounting-trends-ai-software-changing-work/

Chapters
  • (00:00) - EAP 114
  • (01:26) - Survey Methodology
  • (04:26) - AI Adoption Today
  • (05:39) - Where AI Shows Up
  • (19:57) - Staffing Crunch Data
  • (24:10) - Manual Work and Spreadsheets
  • (26:17) - Next 12 Months Ahead
  • (28:11) - 2027 Predictions and Threats
  • (32:04) - Where to Place AI Bets
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Connect with Our Guest, David Jani

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jani-7627872b/

Learn more about Capterra

https://www.capterra.com/accounting-software/

Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

Creators and Guests

Blake Oliver, CPA
Host
Blake Oliver, CPA
Founder and CEO of Earmark CPE
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David Jani
Guest
David Jani
David Jani is a Senior Analyst at Capterra, where he tracks accounting technology trends to uncover practical insights businesses can apply. His work studies user reviews and original research to explore how accounting and financial management software can help support better decision‑making in a rapidly changing business landscape. His analysis has been featured in Accounting Today, CFO Brew, TechTarget, TechRadar, and IT Pro.
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89% of Accountants Say AI Pays Off—So What’s the Catch?

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