EY and Deloitte Join Nvidia to Bring Agentic AI to Audit and Tax Services

Move over, chatbots and spreadsheets, agentic AI is here, and it’s shaking the very foundation of how accounting and finance get done. Two Big Four consulting giants, EY and Deloitte, just dropped an innovative move with Nvidia, the GPU giant turned AI muscle behind the scenes. This isn’t just a tech upgrade; it’s a full-blown work revolution. And for tax professionals, finance teams, and CPAs grinding through month-ends, the future is looking spicy.

From Busywork to Brilliance

EY’s brand-new EY.ai Agentic Platform is like having an army of 150 digital coworkers ready to tackle tax, risk, and finance head-on. Built on the full Nvidia AI stack, think AI-Q Blueprints, NeMo Guardrails, and high-powered reasoning models, this platform is EY’s answer to modern compliance overload. What’s real juice? Over 3 million tax compliance outcomes and 30 million tax processes are expected to get the AI treatment annually. These agents aren’t just helping—they’re executing. From document review to regulatory adaptation, EY's agents are dialed in.

Janet Truncale, EY’s Global Chair and CEO summed it up best: “We’re moving fast to help the world’s largest organizations transform... while enhancing productivity and operational excellence.” Oh, and if you're worried about AI going rogue? EY’s Responsible AI Frameworks, backed by Nvidia’s NeMo Guardrails and EY’s SafePrompt tech, are making sure the bots stay in their lane—with transparency, reliability, and zero sketchy behavior.

Talk About a Digital Glow-Up

While EY is supercharging internal ops, Deloitte is coming in hot with Zora AI, a client-ready platform that’s already pulling serious weight in the real world. With backing from Nvidia’s Llama Nemotron models and a sleek multi-agent setup, Zora AI is no sidekick, it’s a full-on co-worker. Clients like HPE are already flexing Zora’s capabilities with:

• 40% productivity boosts
• 25% cost reductions in expense processing

This isn’t just about crunching numbers, it’s about real-time scenario modeling, workflow automation, and live business insights that CFOs dream about. Deloitte isn’t dabbling in AI, they’re redefining enterprise workflows, from finance to HR and beyond. Deloitte US CEO Jason Girzadas hit the nail on the head: “We’re entering the autonomous enterprise era... where agents and employees interact to reinvent business processes.”

Time to Work Smarter

Let’s keep it real, this isn’t just a flashy AI drop. It’s a tectonic shift for anyone in the business of numbers, compliance, or client strategy. Here's what’s changing:

• Goodbye Grunt Work: Data entry, reconciliations, invoice management? Automated.
• Hello Real-Time Insights: No more waiting till month-end for reports—AI agents deliver real-time analysis.
• Advisory Roles Rise Up: With the heavy lifting handled, pros can focus on strategy, planning, and consulting—the stuff that makes an impact.
• New Skills Needed: CPAs won’t be replaced by AI, but those who can’t work with AI? That’s a different story. Tech fluency and AI oversight are the new must-haves.

Accounting Gets a Makeover

Remember when accounting was labeled "boring"? Yeah, not anymore. As highlighted in Elizabeth Beastrom’s March 2025 deep dive, undergrad accounting enrollments are finally bouncing back. And tech is the draw. Gen Z wants careers with impact, flexibility, and cool tech, agentic AI delivers all three. With tools like Zora AI and EY.ai, the accounting field is finally shedding its old-school skin and stepping into a sleek, cloud-powered future. Heck, we might even see more students choosing accounting (imagine that).

Not All Advisory is Safe

Quick reality check: not every advisory niche will survive. As noted by Randy Johnston of K2 Enterprises, transactional services, financial modeling, tax notice handling, and internal process mapping—are ripe for AI disruption. Why? Because AI can do them faster, better, and without coffee breaks. But roles grounded in deep client relationships, like valuation, M&A advisory, and forensic accounting, still thrive. Why? Context and trust, are two things AI can’t replicate (yet).

The Future’s Clocked In

Agentic AI isn’t some distant dream, it’s live, scalable, and ready to roll. Deloitte and EY are just the start. With Nvidia’s tech backbone, the accounting industry is entering its most transformational era yet. The firms that thrive? They’ll be the ones where humans and machines team up—not compete. So, if you're in finance or tax, now’s the time to skill up, lean in, and reimagine your role. Because let’s face it: the AI train has left the station, and it’s moving faster than ever. The best trends, strategies, and expert takes—are delivered to you before everyone else. Join our newsletter and stay a step ahead!