Productivity Guide

How I Boosted My Productivity as a CA Using Google Apps Script

(with AI Assistance)

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CA Vaibhav Balar
Tech Enthusiast & Chartered Accountant

The Monthly Struggle Every CA Knows

Imagine it's month-end. You're juggling GST filings, TDS payments, and urgent client calls. You open your laptop determined to finish advisory tasks, but the day slips away in routine – downloading bank statements, sending reminders, creating folders, and checking if your staff filed GST returns for 50 clients.

I faced this every month, until I found a hidden gem in Google Workspace – Google Apps Script (GAS) – and combined it with the power of AI chats like GPTs to draft automation scripts in minutes.

What is Google Apps Script?

Google Apps Script is a cloud-based JavaScript platform built into Google Workspace. It lets you automate tasks across Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Calendar without being a hardcore programmer.

But the real magic?

Generate Scripts Quickly

AI tools create your first draft scripts in minutes

Understand Functions

Get practical explanations of GAS functions

Customize Workflows

Modify scripts for your exact workflows

It's like having a tech partner and coding mentor with you 24x7.

12 Practical Real-Life Automation Use Cases for CAs

Here are 12 real use cases explained in a structured format

FAQs: Google Apps Script for CAs

Common questions and limitations you should know

How to Start Implementing?

Implementation Steps

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Identify one routine problem today
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Write down manual steps clearly
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Use AI chats like GPT to draft Apps Script code quickly
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Test on dummy data before live use
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Remember – automation is a mindset, not just a skill

Final Thought

Automation is not about replacing people.

It's about empowering yourself to focus on what truly matters – strategy, client growth, and advisory – while routine tasks run seamlessly in the background.

I believe every CA can become a tech-enabled CA. You don't need to become a developer, just a problem solver with the courage to start and the wisdom to leverage AI tools to make it easier.

Ready to Transform Your CA Practice?

Start your automation journey today and reclaim hours of your time for what matters most. Keep updated, stay upgraded. ✈