Accountants & Auditors
Business & Financial Operationshighmixed
BLS 2024-34: +6%
Median Wage: $79,880
Employment: 1.5M
Overall Exposure
58+13
2025 vs 2023
Theoretical Exposure
86What AI could do
Observed Exposure
42What AI actually does
Automation Risk Score
50Displacement risk
Exposure Metrics (2023 - 2028)
Solid lines = actual data · Dashed lines = estimated projections
Detailed Metrics Table
| Year | Overall | Theoretical | Observed | Risk | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 80 | 18 | 40 | actual |
| 2024 | 52 | 83 | 30 | 45 | actual |
| 2025 | 58 | 86 | 42 | 50 | actual |
| 2026 | 63 | 88 | 50 | 53 | estimated |
| 2027 | 68 | 90 | 57 | 56 | estimated |
| 2028 | 72 | 91 | 63 | 58 | estimated |
Task Breakdown
Prepare tax returns
60%β 1
Audit financial statements
50%β 0.5
About This Occupation
Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance of financial information.