Jason On Firms Podcast 540 First Impressions: GPT-5.1 For Accounting Firms
Nov 17, 2025
Discover how GPT-5.1 is revolutionizing accounting firms with its improved conversational style and instruction following. Learn why mastering AI tools can enhance workflows and reduce errors. Jason emphasizes the need for firms to adopt AI habits, sharing practical tips like keeping AI tools visible and establishing regular practices. He also argues that specialization, not just skill accumulation, is essential for staying relevant in an AI-driven world. Finally, explore future scenarios where humans leverage AI for unique advantages.
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GPT-5.1 Improves Tone And Instruction Following
- GPT-5.1 focuses on friendlier conversation and stronger instruction following compared to GPT-5.
- Improved instruction following reduces surprising failures in precise prompts and boosts reliability for firm workflows.
Leverage New Models To Improve Review Tools
- Use newer models to improve AI-driven review tools like tax and return reviewers in your stack.
- Expect these tools to save preparer time and improve work quality before replacing seniors entirely.
Why Many AI Features Are On Rails
- Product teams often constrain AI features to a fixed set of safe actions to avoid unpredictable behavior.
- That on-rails design limits open-ended capabilities but keeps software deterministic for thousands of users.