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Accountant

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements.

Role Exposure Estimate
94%
Baseline: 78% 16 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/24/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a accountant:

Prepare financial statements80% estimated exposure
Analyze financial data75% estimated exposure
Ensure compliance with regulations60% estimated exposure
Advise on tax strategies45% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

+15%
layoffs
2,600 workers laid off in related industries (1 AI-related)
+1%
employment
-1.2% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)78%
Industry Layoffs+15%
Employment Trends (BLS)+1%
Final Score94%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

AI accounting software
Automated auditing
Tax preparation AI

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Strategic advisory
Complex tax planning
Client relationships
Forensic accounting

Practical Ways to Adapt

CPA certification
Financial planning
Data analytics
Advisory services

Key Skills for This Role

Financial AnalysisTax KnowledgeCommunication

Career Overview

Median Salary$78,000/yr
Total Employed1.4M
Job Outlookstable
Categoryfinance

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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.

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