AI in Your Day: Tax Executive

Discover how Melissa, a tax executive and AI enthusiast, transforms her day with BDO Intelligent Virtual Assistant (BDO IVA) and Microsoft Copilot. From unexpected challenges to strategic insights, see how AI empowers her to achieve more and stress less. 

AI in Your Day Video Transcript


This transcript was generated using AI and reviewed by an editor.

Introduction

Meet Melissa, tax executive, mom and dog mom, marathon runner, and AI user.

Morning Mishap: The Flat Tire

Melissa heads to work after a morning run only to realize she has a flat tire. She is going to be a little bit later than she was hoping, but she's not concerned.

Using Technology to Solve Problems

She uses the CoPilot app, which gives step by step instructions for her car model on how to replace a flat tire.

Following the app's guidelines, Melissa is able to replace the tire herself.

Next, she uses CoPilot to catch up on emails and review her schedule. With her tire changed and her day planned, Melissa heads to work feeling confident and prepared.

Preparing for the Board Presentation

At ten AM, Melissa reviews her board presentation.

With the help of BDO intelligent virtual assistant, BDO Iva, and CoPilot, she creates a comprehensive briefing document that includes the board presentation summary. She uses BDO Iva to make sure the presentation is tailored and concise while addressing the needs of key stakeholders.

Maximizing Efficiency with AI Assistance

At eleven AM, BDO Iva saves her at least eight hours by extracting data from Excel files, scanned documents, and PDFs while reviewing the financial statements her team prepared.

Balancing Work and Personal Goals

Despite a late start, thanks to BDO and Microsoft AI tools, she still manages to fit in a quick training run at lunch.

Team Collaboration and Brainstorming

The clock hits two PM, and it's brainstorming time. Melissa meets with her team to review the latest data and discuss tax planning ideas.

During the meeting, she asks BDO Iva to provide data analytics and generate visualizations to guide their approach. By late afternoon, Melissa has time for focused project work.

Data Evaluation and Strategic Focus

Using BDO Iva, she evaluates the filings provided by multiple global jurisdictions.

AI also helps her spot inconsistencies and anomalies, allowing her to spend her time focusing on strategic initiatives.

Reflecting on a Productive Day

As Melissa wraps up and prepares to head home, Microsoft Copilot recaps her day. Before leaving, she sends a message to her team with appreciation for their efforts.

Conclusion: The Impact of AI on Daily Life

Melissa leaves the office grateful for her team and for how much AI has made her life easier, allowing her to make it home in time for dinner. Welcome home, mom.

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