Yes, in 2026, an AI assistant can work alongside an accountant in copilot mode: explain 1C messages, suggest a verification procedure, and prepare drafts, while actions in the infobase are performed by the user within the limits of the rights granted to them. In tax matters, the assistant must take the specific provision into account: for example, the selection of a special tax regime is formalised in accordance with the procedure established for the relevant category of taxpayer (Article 716 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
Below, we will examine what this mode offers accountants in Kazakhstan in practice, where its boundaries lie, and how to organise the workflow so that the assistant saves time without adding risks. Whether a particular service can connect directly to the infobase depends on the integration settings and the access rights granted.
What “copilot mode” means when working with 1C
Copilot is not autopilot. In this format, AI assists the specialist throughout the working day and helps prepare a solution:
- explains 1C errors and warnings in plain language and suggests which parameters to check;
- shows the path in the program: where to find a setting, directory, or report;
- helps analyse the situation: what data to collect, what sequence of actions to follow, and what to tell the programmer or support specialist;
- prepares drafts: explanations for management, letters to counterparties, and internal instructions.
Posting documents, closing a period, and submitting reports require oversight by an accountant. Before performing the suggested actions, the specialist must verify the source data, database settings, and whether the answer applies to their situation.
Example: analysing a 1C startup error
A typical situation in which the copilot approach saves time is an unfamiliar message displayed when launching a database. Users of the “Accounting for Kazakhstan”, “Payroll and HR Management for Kazakhstan”, and “Trade Management for Kazakhstan” configurations may need this type of analysis.
The verbatim message:
“Configuration compatibility mode with 1C:Enterprise version %1 is not supported. To launch, set the compatibility mode in the configuration to "Do not use" when developing with version %2 (or "Version %2" when developing with later versions)”.
What the assistant will suggest:
- How to interpret the message. The program reports that the configuration compatibility mode does not match the platform version in use. The placeholders %1 and %2 must be replaced with the specific versions shown in the actual message.
- What the accountant should check. Record the full error text, the configuration name and release, the platform version, and when the message appeared. This information will help the technical specialist reproduce the situation.
- What to do. Changing the compatibility mode is a configuration setting. Pass the collected information to a specialist. The message itself specifies possible settings—“Do not use” or “Version %2”—but the appropriate option depends on the platform version and the development conditions of the specific configuration.
- How to protect against problems. Before changing the configuration, create a backup copy of the infobase and make sure it can be restored.
This is what working in copilot mode looks like: the assistant translates a technical message into plain language, compiles a list of required information, and suggests the next step. The setting is changed by a user or specialist who has the necessary access rights.
Who can benefit from it
- Chief accountants and accountants of LLPs and IEs who work in 1C without a programmer constantly available.
- Payroll accountants using Payroll and HR Management for Kazakhstan when they need to quickly understand the cause of a message displayed when launching a database or processing a document.
- Employees of trading companies using Trade Management for Kazakhstan who have to analyse program messages when accounting for goods and sales.
- Outsourced accountants who maintain several client databases and work with different configuration and platform versions.
Where the boundaries lie: taxes and the 2026 rules
For tax matters—rates, deadlines, limits, and grounds for applying a regime—an AI response must be checked against the applicable provision of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2026, this is particularly important when selecting and transitioning to a special tax regime.
For example, a newly established legal entity selects a special tax regime by submitting a notification of the applicable tax regime no later than five working days after state registration. If such a taxpayer does not select a special regime in accordance with the established procedure, it is deemed to have selected the generally established taxation procedure (Article 716 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
To apply the special tax regime based on a simplified declaration, an IE and a legal entity resident in the Republic of Kazakhstan must meet the established conditions, including the annual income limit and the requirement concerning the type of activity. The article also lists the categories of persons that are not entitled to apply this regime (Article 723 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
Transitional rules are provided for taxpayers who applied special tax regimes before 1 January 2026. The notification for applying the regime based on a simplified declaration had to be submitted by 1 March 2026. If a taxpayer covered by the relevant transitional rule did not submit the notification by that date, it is deemed to apply the generally established taxation procedure (Article 840 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
When working with the assistant, follow several rules:
- Ask it to cite the provision. A tax-related answer must include a reference to the specific article and its applicable provision.
- Check the effective period. For transitional rules, the date, the taxpayer’s status, and the regime applied before the legislative change are material.
- Compare the conditions. The same answer cannot automatically be applied to a newly established legal entity, an existing IE, and a taxpayer transitioning from a previous regime.
- Save the analysis. Record the source data, the provision used, and the decision made for subsequent internal control.
How to organise work in copilot mode
- Define the tasks. Start by analysing 1C messages, locating settings, and preparing draft documents.
- Provide context. Specify the configuration, its release, the platform version, the exact message text, and the action after which it appeared. The more precise the source information, the more useful the answer will be.
- Do not share unnecessary information. Do not send employees’ personal data, passwords, or full database exports to external services unless such transfer is covered by the agreement and company policy.
- Establish a final review. The responsible accountant checks the proposed procedure before recording the transaction in the accounts or submitting reports.
- Coordinate updates. Before updating the configuration or platform, create a backup copy and check the compatibility of the versions being installed.
Frequently asked questions
Can an AI assistant post documents in 1C on its own? — In a standard copilot scenario, it explains and makes suggestions, while the user performs actions in the database. If an integration is available, the range of permitted operations is determined by its settings and the rights granted.
Can AI be trusted regarding tax rates and reporting deadlines? — The answer should be applied only after it has been checked against the applicable provision and the taxpayer’s circumstances. When selecting or changing a special tax regime, the person’s status, registration date, previously applied regime, and notification submission procedure are important (Articles 716, 840 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
What should you do if the “Configuration compatibility mode … is not supported” error occurs? — Record the platform and configuration versions, create a backup copy of the database, and provide the specialist with the full message text. The selected compatibility mode must correspond to the versions in use.
Is copilot mode suitable for Payroll and HR Management and Trade Management, rather than only for accounting? — Yes, it can be used to explain messages, prepare checklists, and describe sequences of actions in different configurations. Specific suggestions must take the configuration name and release into account.
Will AI replace an accountant? — Copilot helps with searches, explanations, and drafts. A specialist evaluates the source data, selects the applicable provision, and oversees actions in the infobase.