13-2011.00

Accountants and Auditors

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others.

7.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 82% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 94% probability of automation for this role
paper →
82%
of jobs safer
25
jobs riskier than this
+6.1%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

AI audit tools (EY's Argo, KPMG Clara, Deloitte's Argus) now scan entire transaction sets rather than samples, automating the most time-intensive parts of audit work. The Big 4 are deploying AI at scale to reduce junior auditor headcount. Tax preparation AI handles routine returns. However, complex advisory work, M&A due diligence, and partner-level judgment maintain significant human value in 2024-2025.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$79,880
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+6.1%
Faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →