# Claude AI Replaces ChatGPT and Copilot in Finance to Automate Workflows without Planning Tools

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Podcast: [Future Finance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-finance-6908937)
Published: 2026-02-11T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://future-finance.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 2914

## Resource

In this episode of Future Finance , Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper explore how AI tools like Claude, Copilot, and Excel agents are transforming financial workflows in 2026. As the finance industry continues to evolve, AI is playing an increasingly crucial role in automating routine tasks, improving accuracy, and boosting efficiency. Paul and Glenn discuss their firsthand experiences with AI-driven tools, from tracking expenses and managing journal entries to building financial models. They also dive into the ways small and medium businesses are utilizing AI-powered Excel agents to streamline their financial processes without the need for expensive, traditional planning tools. In this episode, you will discover: The impact of AI agents in finance and how they simplify workflows. Personal experiences with Claude and Copilot in real-world finance tasks. How to integrate AI into your finance team’s daily tasks. The benefits and challenges of AI-powered automation in finance. Paul and Glenn emphasize the importance of embracing AI in finance, highlighting how tools like Claude, Copilot, and Excel agents are transforming everyday workflows. They encourage finance professionals to experiment with AI, even if it means starting small. Follow Glenn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii Follow Paul : LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy Follow QFlow.AI: Website - https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai , the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals…

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