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Kind of makes sense. Lay people off and bring in AI to replace them.

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So did KPMG, a couple years ago

Not investing in technology advancement so that you dont have to lay people off is how you end up falling further behind and eventually end up needing to lay off staff AND not investing in technology.

Not saying I like it, but that's the harsh reality

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You can either complain about the direction the industry goes or learn to adapt.

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Well they needed that $1B.

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This is why I just left accounting for blue collar

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i’ve been thinking of doing the same…

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AI = Artificial India.

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The $1B is also probably just a marketing ploy. Demand transparency for this investment.

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RSM is like a ship lost at sea without a rudder looking for a port. The leadership is completely self-serving and totally preparing for PE. History shows they don’t walk their talk just wait and see

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Better get used to it. AI is going to reshape our industry, along with every other industry. For our industry, there will be fewer entry level jobs as AI will take on a lot of those simpler tasks.

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