In this episode of the Ambitious Accountants Podcast, Sumith Dissanayake chats with Jason Lougher, director of Calc Business Advisory and co-founder of Numera AI. Jason shares his journey from small-town baker to accounting firm owner and AI innovator after a wrist injury changed his career path. The conversation explores how process automation differs from AI and can transform accounting practices right now. They discuss Jason's approach to genuine work-life balance in his firm, tackling the industry's burnout crisis, and how automation can eliminate the mundane admin tasks that bog down accountants. Jason explains how his team uses AI tools to deliver better advisory services at scale, empowering junior staff to handle major clients independently. The episode highlights practical solutions for reducing administrative burden while improving client relationships and staff satisfaction in the accounting sector.
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Email - Sumith@brisca.co.nz
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