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Val Stepanova

Val Stepanova
Val Stepanova is a content leader focused on accounting technology, AI, and the evolution of modern firms. She previously led content at Xero and now leads content at Puzzle, where she writes about AI-powered, human-led accounting and the rise of Governed Automation.
My Website: https://puzzle.io/

 

 

 

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The End of the Ledger Monopoly: Why Trust is the New Moat

Business Technology

For 30 years, the accounting system was the value. Owning the ledger meant owning the customer. Long-time accounting...

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The Dangers of Autonomous AI in Accounting

Technology Advisory

The tech world loves the idea of autonomy. Self-driving cars, self-writing code, and now, self-driving accounting. The...

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Is Your Firm Really Ready for AI? Here's How to Know

Technology Advisory

Every accounting firm owner has a sense that something is broken. You watch your best senior accountants burn out on...

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