Accounting Today Spotlights AAFCPAs’ Ryan Wolff on AI and Innovation

AAFCPAs’ Senior AI and strategic innovation consultant Ryan Wolff shared his perspective in Accounting Today’s 2025 roundup of top apps for accountants. Wolff emphasized the growing role of AI and automation in streamlining workflows and improving efficiency across client environments.

Ryan Wolff applies his combined background in accounting and technology to help clients streamline operations and strengthen financial processes. As part of AAFCPAs’ Technology & Process Advisory practice and a leader in the firm’s Automation Center of Excellence, he develops practical automation strategies that improve accuracy, consistency, and scalability. He helps clients identify and automate repetitive accounting tasks using robotic process automation and artificial intelligence, allowing teams to realize efficiency gains. With experience as a senior financial statement auditor, Ryan understands both the technical and operational sides of accounting, which guides his approach to implementing effective automation tools. Nationally recognized with the 2024 Digital CPA Innovative Practitioner Award, Ryan helps clients adopt technology responsibly to achieve measurable results.

For example, Old Colony YMCA partnered with AAFCPAs to automate routine HR entries. “We relied on AAFCPAs to automate our repetitive HR entries, and the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) project they implemented has been outstanding. It has saved our finance team a considerable amount of time and reduced manual labor. Now, when employees switch departments or other personnel changes occur, our team no longer has to handle all those updates manually. We are already planning a second RPA project for HR because the first one has proven so effective,” said Linda Deane, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, and Anthony Bacon, Director of IT. “AAFCPAs has saved us significant time, money, and headaches. Moreover, we have empowered our employees to focus on more meaningful and engaging tasks. I wholeheartedly recommend AAFCPAs for their invaluable expertise and impact.”

AAFCPAs continues to advance automation and AI solutions that help clients improve accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, and focus resources where they create the most value.

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AAFCPAs helps clients leverage AI and Robotic Process Automation to streamline workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and enhance accuracy across accounting and finance operations. Our Technology & Process Advisory practice supports clients in evaluating and implementing automation solutions. By combining deep technology expertise with structured, scalable processes, AAFCPAs helps organizations adopt smart automation responsibly and securely.