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‘If you’re not doing it, you’re going to be behind’: AI sweeps through tax and accounting industrySubscriber Exclusive

A local accounting firm is still growing, though not quite at the pace of a few years ago.

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A sign is seen for Opsahl Dawson outside the building Monday morning. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

A sign is seen for Opsahl Dawson outside the building Monday morning. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

A sign is seen for Opsahl Dawson inside its Vancouver office June 22.

A sign is seen for Opsahl Dawson inside its Vancouver office June 22.

Drew Spear, left, of Opsahl Dawson, joins colleague Ryan Murray at work June 22. The local accounting firm is still growing, though not quite at the pace of a few years ago. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Drew Spear, left, of Opsahl Dawson, joins colleague Ryan Murray at work June 22. The local accounting firm is still growing, though not quite at the pace of a few years ago. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Kim Dwyer of Opsahl Dawson works at her desk in Vancouver on Monday morning. The local accounting firm continues to hear concerns from clients about Washington’s changing tax code. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Kim Dwyer of Opsahl Dawson works at her desk in Vancouver on Monday morning. The local accounting firm continues to hear concerns from clients about Washington’s changing tax code. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

As is the case in many fields today, artificial intelligence is changing the role of accountants. For proof, you can look no further than Vancouver-based Opsahl Dawson.

The accounting firm has fully embraced AI, said Paul Maloney, director of tax at Opsahl Dawson.

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