The evolution of artificial intelligence

Explore the evolution of artificial intelligence in the tax and accounting industry

The tax and accounting profession stands at a pivotal moment. According to the Thomson Reuters 2025 Future of Professionals Report, 79% of tax, audit, and accounting professionals believe AI will have a high or transformational impact on their industry within the next five years — ranking it as the most significant force of change, surpassing even labor shortages and regulatory changes. 

Let’s take a step back in time and view the transformation of the tax and accounting profession alongside each major technological advancement. From the introduction of calculators to spreadsheets, each innovation has moved the profession from manual computation closer to strategic advisory services. 

To dig deeper, visit the original article on the Thomson Reuters blog.