Millionaire University Adapt Your Bookkeeping Business to Thrive in the Age of AI | Kate Johnson
#699 Bookkeeping might feel like an industry “at risk” in the age of AI — but according to returning guest Kate Johnson, it’s actually positioned for major growth! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Kate shares how the accounting landscape is evolving, why AI-enabled bookkeepers will thrive, and how to ethically use new tools to speed up workflows and deliver higher-value insights. She also highlights the rising demand for fractional bookkeeping and CFO-style support, the opportunity in emerging software, and why storytelling, advisory skills, and strong financial fundamentals will keep human bookkeepers indispensable for years to come!
What we discuss with Kate:
+ AI’s impact on bookkeeping
+ Security concerns with financial data
+ Hourly vs. project-based pricing
+ Using AI for notes and summaries
+ Automating client intake workflows
+ Emerging accounting software options
+ Value of human context and storytelling
+ Transitioning to fractional roles
+ Expanding into CFO-level advisory
+ Niching down with specific software
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