
Episode #6
Rethinking Payroll: Technology, AI & the Opportunity for Accounting Firms
In this AJAG PD Pod episode, Ivan and Jonathan sit down with Rachel Fisch, co-founder of Nooma, to explore why payroll continues to be a challenge for accounting firms - and how technology is helping to change that. Rachel shares insights into building payroll technology specifically with accountants in mind, from making processes more proactive and scalable to better integrating payroll into the broader practice. The conversation also looks at the evolving role of AI and automation in payroll, where human oversight still matters and why better technology could create new opportunities for firms offering payroll services. In this episode: • Why payroll remains a pain point for many accounting firms • How technology can help and where AI fits in • Why human oversight continues to matter • Data security, integrations and compliance considerations • The opportunity for firms to rethink payroll as a client service Subscribe for more conversations with leading practitioners and industry experts - and visit AJAG.ca for professional development courses and resources designed specifically for Canadian CPAs.






