The FirmLever Weekly Roundup: Issue #55

The "Unhealthy Addiction to AI Labor" Edition

This week my fixation with AI labor continues.

Maybe its more of an unhealthy obsession but each week I'm seeking ways to cut owner hours at firms while increasing margins.

So a few things to share this week:

The case for why you should stop selling your accounting services
This YouTuber is using Claude to replace junior accountants

An Indian student's take on solving the labor problem

Until next time.

Marc

P.S. - If you're looking for an "easy button" for doing more with less at your firm, try our new accounting firm AI-audit that tells you how to make more while doing less.

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