What CBIZ Means for PE, Starbucks Kills Off AI Inventory Counting

The Accounting Podcast · Jun 5, 2026 · 1h 5m · transcript

Is private equity betting on the wrong accounting firms? Blake and David break down CBIZ’s stock slide, why investors may be losing faith in the traditional firm model, and how AI could help smaller firms compete far above their size. They also cover Starbucks ditching AI inventory counts, Microsoft reining in AI tool costs, and what all of it means for accountants navigating automation, pricing, and the future of firm growth.

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