AI in Accounting AI writes 10,000 lines of code in an afternoon. We still tell most firms to wait. While generative AI promises to revolutionise accounting by rapidly producing code, the reality is more complex. The authors argue that firms should hold off on adopting these technologies hastily, as the risks of data breaches and unreliable outputs far outweigh the benefits. Dave Sellick · 9 July 2026 · 6 min read