A new study by Mercor shows that current AI models now surpass licensed CPAs in speed and accuracy on structured accounting work, a reversal from 18 months ago. However, on the more complex APEX Benchmark, no model completes all tasks, and human oversight remains essential for c…
AI Models Outperform Licensed Accountants on Structured Tasks, Study Finds
A new study by Mercor shows that current AI models now surpass licensed CPAs in speed and accuracy on structured accounting work, a reversal from 18 months ago. However, on the more complex APEX Benchmark, no model completes all tasks, and human oversight remains essential for closing the books.
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