At Aider, we’re in constant conversation with accounting and advisory firms about how to better embed AI into day-to-day operations. And here’s one shift we’re seeing more of: making daily AI use not just encouraged, but expected.
It’s a smart move, as firms that treat AI as a core part of how they operate (and not just an optional tool) are pulling ahead in efficiency, innovation, and value delivered to clients.
Here’s why this approach works, and what firms can do to make it stick.
You don’t get value from AI simply by giving your team access to ChatGPT or any other tool. The value comes when using AI becomes a reflex - whether for writing, analysis, brainstorming, summarising, or solving problems faster.
Making AI part of daily workflows builds that reflex. It encourages experimentation and helps staff discover how AI can save them time and reduce cognitive load, freeing them up for more strategic work.
Knowing how to get great output from AI is about more than just asking a question, it’s about giving the right context. Like any tool, the better you understand how to use it, the more powerful it becomes.
Firms investing in prompt training (even informally through peer learning) see significantly better results. One great prompt shared across a team can unlock hours of saved time and higher quality output.
It’s one thing to introduce a new tool. It’s another to build a culture around it. We’ve seen firms get the most out of AI when they set expectations, celebrate wins, and create space to share learnings - like asking in team meetings, “What’s something cool you did with AI this week?”
This turns AI into a shared opportunity rather than just an individual experiment.
When AI is used consistently across a team, it helps standardise how tasks are done - from client communications to internal documentation. That means less time reinventing the wheel, fewer bottlenecks during busy periods, and a more cohesive team output, even as your firm scales.
Clients are already becoming more aware of AI’s potential. They’ll soon expect faster turnaround, more real-time insights, and proactive advice, which are all things that AI can help deliver. By embedding AI into your workflows now, you position your firm to exceed client expectations before they even ask.
AI is evolving fast - and so is the industry. The firms that treat AI as a daily habit and not just a side project, are becoming more agile, more scalable, and more competitive.
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