Welcome to the first episode of AI Powered Accountants! In this episode, hosted by Shanil Dissanayake, we aim to empower and educate accounting professionals, finance leaders, and business owners on how to effectively use AI. We'll be discussing the challenges of AI implementation, with a special guest sharing his journey of moving from initial frustration to finding practical AI solutions for business problems. Our guest, Rick Bazerghi, is an entrepreneur and business leader; the Founder and CEO of Meir Australia, Meir UK, and The Smash Room. Rick has a strong track record of building high-performing teams, driving sustainable growth, and creating cultures of accountability, and he'll be sharing his insights on leveraging AI to streamline operations and improve decision-making.