Accounting is at an inflection point. The tools are available — accountants are already automating close processes, building dashboards, and writing code without a CS background. The main hurdle? Accountants who are willing to pick them up and build. Builders, not bookkeepers. That’s what this is about.

Here’s how it works: each issue we will walk through a real workflow, automation, vibe coding, or build — all from real accountants. We will highlight the problem, the steps, and the outcome. Whether the use case is applicable to you or not, the hope is it proves that this is real — and that you are more than capable of becoming a builder yourself.

Have you built something — or at least tried to? This newsletter is backed by real stories from real accountants. Not just us writing but actual operators with unique challenges and perspectives. If you’ve automated a process, built a workflow, or even just started experimenting, I want to hear from you! Hit reply and let me know what you’re building.

The future of accounting has a lot of uncertainty. However, I’m certain the profession will be full of builders — systems architects, automators, and creators. Maybe even Accounting Engineers. Time will tell but I’m very bullish on the future of accounting — and even more bullish on the accountants who are already building it.

Here’s my question to you:

What is something you have built or want to build? Tell me below and let’s try to build it. I read and respond to every comment.

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The purpose of New Age Accounting is simple: to empower accountants — at every level — to become builders, not bookkeepers. Whether you’re a staff accountant, a controller, or a CFO, there’s something here for you. Some topics will be high level, others will come with step-by-step guides, and some will include the exact prompts and tools you need to start building today.

If you’ve made it this far, you’re already thinking differently about this profession. Subscribe and come build with us.

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