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Comment by sanderjd

1 month ago

Maybe! But probably not, IMO. There have been a number of generations now that have been "addicted" to using digital spreadsheets rather than doing bookkeeping by hand.

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huurtehoog  1 month ago

Yeah you're right. There has been an erosion in domain expertise there.

> The accounting profession is facing a severe crisis due to a shortage of accountants.

https://www.cpajournal.com/2023/12/01/the-accounting-profess...

  • sanderjd  1 month ago

    I don't think this is in any way a disagreement between us. In just the same way that spreadsheet software did not kill demand for accountants, I do not believe AI will kill the demand for other professionals.