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Why only accountants can save accountants from AI
Those in the field must develop the skills and confidence to work effectively with artificial intelligence
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Published Mon, Apr 27, 2026 · 07:00 AM
THE Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (Isca) recently hosted a workshop with OpenClaw Singapore on artificial intelligence agents, and one thing became very clear from the discussions: AI is no longer a distant prospect for the accountancy profession.
The technology is already reshaping how work gets done, and the pace of change is only accelerating. Yet, full automation still feels some distance away. Why?
From the outside, accounting is often seen as the processing of transactions or the mechanical application of rules. But those who have done the work know otherwise.
