AI Threat to Accountants: Entry-Level Jobs at Risk, Senior Roles Protected by Legal Liability

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July 10, 2025
From AI with Kyle News and Updates Live Stream. First aired: 9th July 2025 Watch full lives stream: https://youtu.be/ZmLkcsm09co?si=2f2VjVyGwfb-0DGi Get the full notes and summary: https://promptentrepreneur.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch the next live stream: https://www.youtube.com/@iamkylebalmer?sub_confirmation=1 While AI struggles with mathematics and accountancy's precision requirements, major firms like KPMG are cutting graduate programs as they use AI to accomplish more work with fewer people. Entry-level accountants face the biggest risk due to reduced hiring and fewer training opportunities, while senior professionals nearing retirement are relatively safe due to slow industry change and legal liability requirements. The key protection for accounting professionals is that clients need a human who can be held legally responsible for tax returns and financial advice - something AI cannot currently provide.