Accountant
Bookkeeping, auditing, tax and other finance work.
Accountant is projected to be largely replaced by AI by 2031 (≥70% of tasks); 33% replaced so far. Replaced: Voucher entry, Bank reconciliation, Filing tax returns. Being replaced: Preparing financial statements, Sample testing, Preparing audit workpapers, Spotting accounting anomalies, Tax planning. Next: Risk judgment and audit opinions.
Bookkeeper
Replaced (2)
- Voucher entryreplaced 2022
- Bank reconciliationreplaced 2023
Being replaced (2)
- Preparing financial statementsuntil 2027
- Spotting accounting anomaliesuntil 2031
Will be replaced (0)
- None
Auditor
Replaced (0)
- None
Being replaced (2)
- Sample testinguntil 2027
- Preparing audit workpapersuntil 2028
Will be replaced (1)
- Risk judgment and audit opinions2030–2038
Tax Advisor
Replaced (1)
- Filing tax returnsreplaced 2023
Being replaced (1)
- Tax planninguntil 2033
Will be replaced (0)
- None
FAQ
Will AI replace Accountant?
Accountant is projected to be largely replaced by AI by 2031. As of 2026, 33% of tasks are replaced and the status is “Being replaced”. “Largely replaced” means over 70% of tasks no longer need a human — it does not mean the job disappears entirely.
Which parts of Accountant work has AI already replaced?
Already replaced: Voucher entry, Bank reconciliation, Filing tax returns. Being replaced now: Preparing financial statements, Sample testing, Preparing audit workpapers, Spotting accounting anomalies, Tax planning.
Which Accountant tasks are hardest for AI to replace?
The last to be replaced: Risk judgment and audit opinions, Tax planning. Not yet affected: Risk judgment and audit opinions.