Actually Intelligent podcast: Peter McCarroll of The Ai Accountant
In this episode of Actually Intelligent, host Ramel Wallace sits down with Canadian CPA and founder of The AI Accountant, Peter McCarroll, to explore how artificial intelligence is changing accounting, from bookkeeping and tax preparation to service pricing and client relationships.
Drawing on his experience implementing AI in accounting, Peter discusses the shift from reporting on the past to helping clients plan for the future. Together, they explore the challenges of adopting new tools, rethinking how firms charge for their expertise, and turning time saved into better advice, stronger relationships, and client education.
Whether you’re an accountant, business owner, or curious about the future of professional services, this conversation offers practical ideas for adapting to AI, building more valuable services, and understanding where human expertise matters most.
show notes:
00:00 AI changing work tools
03:27 Building strong client relationships
06:25 AI impact on accounting jobs
12:00 Using AI for education and service
13:33 Challenges of AI adoption in business
18:00 Using ChatGPT for critique
21:41 Using ChatGPT for quick tasks
22:43 Ensuring data security in AI models
26:00 AI resources for accountants