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🎓 The Future of Accounting: AI, Entry-Level Roles & Entrepreneur Advice

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What’s the future of accounting in the age of AI—and what should the next generation be learning now? In this episode of CAS Minute, Roman Villard recaps a live Q&A with DePaul University students. From staying ahead of AI trends without a tech background to rethinking the entry-level accounting role, this episode breaks down what firm owners, students, and future entrepreneurs need to know.

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⏱️ Chapters

01:01 – How to Stay Ahead of AI Trends Without a Tech Background

04:31 – When to Make the Jump into Entrepreneurship

05:18 – How to Become a Better Communicator

07:28 – Do You Need to “Make Manager” Before Leaving Public Accounting?

09:23 – Will AI Make People Lazy… or Superhuman?

10:22 – The Future of Entry-Level Accounting Roles

11:46 – Why Context (Not Just Credits) Will Define the New Generation

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✅ Key Takeaways:

• You don’t need a tech background to lead in AI.
• Entrepreneurship doesn’t require 15 years of prep.
• Communication is a skill—practice makes progress.
• The “Make Manager” myth is outdated.
• AI can amplify your value or replace your thinking.
• Entry-level roles are evolving fast.

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