The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce brought together business owners, accountants, and bookkeepers last week for a timely conversation on one of the most pressing shifts facing the finance industry,  the rise of artificial intelligence in bookkeeping and financial reporting.

The event was organized by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce in partnership with ZOOMi Technologies Inc, drawing 22 attendees who came ready to engage, question, and rethink the traditional way financial operations are run.

Leading the discussion was Buddhika Madduma, CEO of LayerNext, who walked the room through how AI is beginning to close the gap between when financial activity happens and when business leaders actually see it.

"For many small and mid-size businesses, keeping books closed on time is still a major challenge," Buddhika noted during the session. "Financial reports often arrive weeks after month-end, by then, the window for timely decisions has already passed."

The session covered an overview of the LayerNext platform, real-world case studies from small and mid-size businesses, a live AI demo, and an open Q&A where attendees shared their own challenges and explored how AI tools could fit into their existing workflows.

The conversation resonated. Attendees were visibly enthusiastic about the direction the industry is heading, and the appetite in the room reflected a profession actively looking for better tools rather than resisting change.

LayerNext, in collaboration with ZOOMi Technologies Inc, is building toward a future where bookkeeping happens automatically, books stay closed in real time, and founders can see their cash flow and financial position the moment they need it, not weeks later.

The Winnipeg event marks a meaningful step in bringing that vision directly to the business communities that stand to benefit most.

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Want to see how AI can transform your financial reporting?

Visit layernext.ai to learn more about how LayerNext is helping businesses close their books faster and make smarter decisions in real time.

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