AI and accounting;
AI in Accounting Observatory in France: The Real Figures (2026)
23/7/2026
In short. In short. AI in accounting has moved from experimentation to everyday use: recent public studies report that up to 98% of professionals surveyed use it daily, but only 21% of firms have a formalized policy governing this use. AI accelerates accounting processes without replacing verified human judgment, which, in turn, entails professional responsibility.
In short, AI in accounting has moved from experimentation to everyday use. Recent public studies report that up to 98% of professionals surveyed use it daily, but only 21% of firms have formalized a policy governing its use. In practical terms, AI accelerates accounting processes (data entry, reconciliations, drafts, summaries) without replacing verified human judgment, which remains the basis for professional accountability.
This page serves as a reference point. It compiles information from verifiable public data, Bankeo's observations on its own real-world requests, and the implications for entrepreneurs and accounting firms. For a more in-depth look, see our AI and Accounting dossier.
We clearly distinguish three types of information, because they do not have the same evidentiary value:
Rule applied everywhere: each figure is either sourced data or an actual figure from Bankeo. No statistics are fabricated.
The most significant shift in the last two years has been the frequency of use. According to Karbon's State of AI in Accounting 2026 report (surveying nearly 600 professionals across six continents), 98% of respondents use AI daily or several times a day . The reported time savings amount to approximately 60 minutes per employee per day, or roughly 21 hours per month .
But the same study highlights a significant gap: only 21% of firms have a formalized AI policy or strategy , and less than half invest in building their teams. In other words, the tool is everywhere, but the necessary support is scarce.
On the American side, the 2025 Intuit QuickBooks Accountant Technology Survey (700 professionals in the United States, April 2025) points in the same direction: 46% of accountants use AI every day , nearly double the rate observed among small business clients (28%). And 81% report that AI has had a positive effect on their productivity .
AI usage has moved beyond simple data entry. According to the Intuit 2025 survey, 93% of accountants have used AI to enhance their strategic consulting services , and 79% expect this support work to expand within the year. The underlying trend, therefore, is not "AI is replacing the accountant," but rather "AI is absorbing repetitive tasks, while the accountant moves into consulting."
This is consistent with what an entrepreneur should be looking for today: an accountant who automates what can be automated and frees up time for what matters: relationships, planning, interpretation.
Here, the numbers give way to the framework. In Quebec, the Quebec CPA Order has published a Guide to Best Practices in Artificial Intelligence , designed by CPAs for CPAs, which sets out concrete guidelines: ethical obligations, governance, protection of confidential information, and reducing the risk of erroneous results. The message is clear: AI is a tool, but the responsibility remains human.
At the Canadian level, CPA Canada documents automation and AI for the profession and integrates digital skills into its professional program. Internationally, IFAC emphasizes the same principle: AI enhances capabilities, but professionals remain accountable for their conclusions.
La lecture combinée de ces sources est stable et rassurante : la profession ne cache pas l'IA, elle l'encadre. C'est exactement la logique de vérification que Bankeo applique à son réseau, mesurée par l'Indice Bankeo et ses plus de 20 critères.
The opposition is a false debate. The real question is the distribution of roles. Here's how the work is divided in a firm that uses AI correctly:
(see comparative table)
The red line is simple: AI produces, humans validate and are accountable for the conclusion. This is what distinguishes a draft from a signed declaration.
Bankeo is not an accounting firm: we connect entrepreneurs with the right accountant. Our benchmark is the 15,000+ requests received since 2023 and the 1,248 mandates finalized . Here are our actual figures and observations, presented as such.
Nos chiffres réels : un réseau de 1 500+ comptables, une note de 4,7/5 sur 180+ avis Google, et une fourchette de prix documentée dans le Baromètre Bankeo (médiane autour de 3 000 $ par an, de 500 $ à 6 000 $ selon le secteur et la complexité).
What we are observing, on the demand side (qualitative observations, not percentages):
That's precisely the role we play: translating these needs into a connection with the right accountant, free of charge for the entrepreneur. To submit a request, see Find your accountant ; for the perspective of accounting firms, see Bankeo for accountants .
Three concrete points. First, an accountant equipped with AI should save you time, not increase your trust: less paperwork, more advice. Second, demand to know who approves the work: a deliverable generated by AI without human review is not as valuable as verified work. Finally, the price shouldn't skyrocket under the guise of technology; use the Bankeo Barometer as a benchmark.
AI is changing the game in accounting production. It doesn't change what you should be looking for: the right human match, vetted, who will stay by your side.
According to Karbon's State of AI in Accounting 2026 report (surveying nearly 600 professionals across six continents), 98% of respondents use AI daily or several times a day. The Intuit QuickBooks 2025 survey (700 professionals in the United States) reports 46% daily usage. These are international figures to be interpreted as industry trends, not as a strictly Quebec-specific census.
Studies don't point to a replacement, but rather a shift in workload: AI absorbs repetitive tasks, and accountants move into advisory roles. In the Intuit 2025 survey, 93% of accountants already use AI to enhance their advisory services. The responsibility for finalizing the transaction, however, remains human and requires commitment.
Pas de façon spectaculaire à ce jour. Le prix d'un comptable au Québec suit surtout la complexité de votre dossier. Notre point de repère reste le Baromètre Bankeo : une médiane autour de 3 000 $ par an, de 500 $ à 6 000 $ selon le secteur. L'IA devrait faire gagner du temps, pas gonfler la facture au nom de la technologie.
The risk isn't the tool itself, it's the lack of oversight. Studies show a gap: only about 21% of firms have a formalized AI policy. The Quebec CPA Order even publishes a best practices guide specifically to regulate its use. The key question to ask your accountant is: who verifies the tool's accuracy and who is responsible if it makes a mistake?
No. Bankeo has not conducted any survey on AI adoption and does not invent any percentages. The adoption statistics come from cited public sources (Karbon, Intuit QuickBooks, CPA). Canada , IFAC). What Bankeo brings are its real operating figures (15,000+ requests received, 1,248 mandates concluded, 1,500+ accountants, 4.7/5) and qualitative observations presented as such.
Bankeo n'emploie pas les comptables : nous jumelons l'entrepreneur avec le bon professionnel, gratuitement. La qualité et la fiabilité du réseau sont mesurées par l'Indice Bankeo, une grille de plus de 20 critères. Vous pouvez lancer une demande via trouver son comptable et être accompagné dans la durée.
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