AI Tools Accounting Firms Are Using Right Now 🤖

About this episode

This episode discusses the practical implementation of AI tools in accounting firms, featuring insights from industry professionals.

This special panel episode, recorded live at Accounting Business Expo, explores AI tools that are genuinely useful right now for accounting firms. With perspectives from firm owners and a software vendor, the discussion covers practical implementation, guardrails, and real-world results. Chris Wheatley, Kylie Baxter, and Tim Garth share how AI fits into their tech stacks Liam Hindle shares MYOB’s vendor perspective, including how AI is automating BAS preparation and removing the “work around the work” so accountants can focus on higher-value advice. Meeting transcription tools like Otter, Fireflies and Copilot are becoming essential Workflow automation using tools like n8n and ClickUp is reducing admin time AI agents, sentiment analysis and BAS automation are emerging opportunities Guardrails matter: paid accounts, privacy settings, and compliance boundaries are critical The conversation reinforces that AI is not about hype. It is about removing grunt work so accountants can focus on strategic client advice and better outcomes. Apps & Tools Mentioned: Otter – https://otter.aiFireflies – https://fireflies.aiMicrosoft Copilot – https://copilot.microsoft.comPractice Ignition –…

People in this episode

Host: Heather Smith

Guests: Chris Wheatley, Kylie Baxter, Tim Garth, Liam Hindle

Topics covered

• AI in accounting
• workflow automation
• accounting technology
• BAS automation
• client advisory

Keywords

• AI tools
• meeting transcription
• workflow automation
• sentiment analysis
• guardrails

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Otter, Fireflies, Copilot, n8n, ClickUp, Microsoft Copilot, Practice Ignition, Ignition, Practice Protect, Change GPS

Books & works: the Two Drunk Accountants

Places: Australia

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