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The Accounting Podcast
The most authoritative voice in accounting news. Every week, Blake Oliver and David Leary break down the stories reshaping the profession — AI, the Big Four, firm M&A, audit failures, and the talent crisis — with analysis you won't get from the trade press. Earn free NASBA-approved CPE just for listening, with the Earmark app.
Episodes
The Accounting PodcastNATP Breaks Up with Intuit & Fat Joe vs. BDO
Blake and David touch on several hot topics in the accounting world, including the fallout from Intuit's controversial TurboTax ad, and the National…
The Accounting PodcastOpenAI's Insane Entity Structure
Blake and David look into OpenAI's complex entity structure and potential conversion from nonprofit to for-profit, highlighting the significant financial…
The Accounting PodcastIntuit Attacks Tax Pros & IRS Can't Measure Audit Rate
Blake and David discuss a controversial TurboTax ad campaign encouraging people to "break up" with their tax professionals, analyze survey data on AI adoption…
The Accounting PodcastTikTok Tactics and Four-Day Workweeks
Blake and David meet with Natalie Lennon, the Australian accountant known as the "Queen of TikTok" in accounting circles. Natalie shares her experiences at…
The Accounting PodcastRemote Work Going Away or Here to Stay?
Blake and David examine the evolving landscape of remote work, discussing recent trends and their impact on productivity and employee well-being. They also…
The Accounting PodcastIntuit Launches ERP, China Fines PwC, OpenAI's New Model
Blake and David explore Intuit's new Enterprise Suite, a product that appears to compete with NetSuite in the mid-market ERP space. They also discuss a major…
The Accounting PodcastHow Kenyth Got His CPA Credits in 3 months and 36 Days
Blake and David meet with Kenyth Holdefer, who shares his unconventional path to becoming a CPA. Kenyth details how he obtained his bachelor's and master's…
The Accounting PodcastSuiteWorld Recap & Bookkeeping Startup Raises $200M
Back from SuiteWorld, Blake and David discuss key takeaways from Oracle NetSuite's conference, including product updates and the event's growing scale. They…
The Accounting PodcastWhy EY Has The Worst Big Four PCAOB Deficiency Rate
In our 400th episode, Blake and David dive into the controversial world of audit quality and Big Four accounting firms. They also discuss a listener's critical…
The Accounting PodcastIs Intuit Going Enterprise? In THIS Economy?
In this episode, Blake and David dive into Intuit's strategic shift towards enterprise solutions, discussing the potential impact on the accounting industry…
The Accounting PodcastXero Now Does Bank Reconciliations!
Blake and David leap into the latest updates from Xerocon, including new features like traditional bank reconciliations, embedded bill pay with BILL and AI…
The Accounting PodcastAutomating SOX Audits with RAG
Blake Oliver meets with Josh Poresky, a recent college graduate working in audit at RSM. Josh describes his innovative AI project that uses retrieval augmented…
The Accounting PodcastHow To Write Emails 3x Faster With AI
Blake and David discuss the slow adoption of AI tools in accounting firms, with a recent study showing low usage rates. They also explore the potential of AI…
The Accounting PodcastBest Metrics for Property Management and Development (from the Best Metrics Podcast)
Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Best Metrics: In this episode, host Glenn Dunlap is joined by Kenya Brooks, a partner at Saville CPAs and Advisors…
The Accounting PodcastWill California Be First to Deconstruct the 150 Hour Rule?
Blake and David, joined by guest Amber Setter, dive into the California Board of Accountancy's move to create legislation for an alternative to the 150-hour…
The Accounting PodcastWhat I Did On My Summer Vacation
Blake and David examine Blake's month-long working vacation in Southern California, and talk benefits of remote work for accountants. They also explore recent…
The Accounting PodcastWhy Trump's Plan To Raise Tariffs Will Backfire
Blake and David Leary dive into several hot topics in the accounting world including the IRS's renewed focus on enforcement, targeting high-income individuals…
The Accounting PodcastIntuit's Shift to AI Failed on Day One
In light of recent events, Blake and David examine assassination attempts on US presidents, providing historical context. They move on to Intuit's recent…
The Accounting PodcastDeath, Taxes, and AI
Today, Blake and David explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping accounting, discussing its potential to handle 70% of information-based tasks and…
The Accounting PodcastPig Butchering & Mouse Jiggling
Blake and David explore the intersection of AI, remote work, and accounting technology. They take a look at the phenomenon of "mouse jiggling," examine various…
The Accounting PodcastOutsourcing 101 for Accounting Firms with Kwame Agyei
Kwame Agyei, founder and CEO of Appoynt, joins Blake and David to discuss the benefits of outsourcing specific business functions like accounts receivable…
The Accounting PodcastWhat CFOs Are Thinking: AI, Talent Crisis, Gen Z, and More
Adam Zaki of CFO.com joins Blake and David to explore the trends reshaping the industry, from AI to the talent shortage. They dive into the murky waters of…
The Accounting PodcastChatGPT Beats Humans at Financial Statement Analysis
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The Accounting PodcastThe Compelling Case for Nearshoring Accounting to Argentina
Discover the compelling advantages of nearshoring your accounting and finance functions to Argentina. In this episode, Nicolás Villafañe, partner at South…
The Accounting PodcastWill Intuit Go Red in the 2024 Election?
Blake and David get brutally honest about why pricey accounting conferences are a no-go and how the industry sidelines neurodivergent professionals. You'll…
The Accounting PodcastFrom Compliance to Consulting: A CPA's Journey into M&A and Business Valuation
Anthony Venette, Director of Business Valuation and Advisory Services at DeJoy & Co., joins Blake to discuss his unconventional career path and the world of…
The Accounting PodcastWhat's the Journal Entry for a Hush Money Payment?
Blake and David delve into the accounting and bookkeeping aspects of Donald Trump's recent guilty verdict in New York. They discuss the charges related to…
The Accounting PodcastRethinking Accounting Education in the Age of AI
Dr. Mfon Akpan, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University joins Blake and David for a conversation on the impact of AI on accounting education…
The Accounting PodcastThe Startups Seeking to Dethrone QuickBooks
Blake and David dig into reports from the Illinois CPA Society and National Pipeline Advisory Group highlighting issues like long work hours, the 150-hour…
The Accounting PodcastTrump Accountants Take the Stand Before the Stormy Daniels
This week, Blake and David are puzzled by the results of a survey that shows 40% of tax professionals believe generative AI will allow them to charge clients…
The Accounting PodcastExploring Non-Traditional Accounting Careers in Government
Cody Turley, CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, joins Blake and David to discuss his SEC career path, describing what it's like to investigate securities law…
The Accounting PodcastSEC Charges Trump's Audit Firm with Massive Fraud
The SEC charged Trump's audit firm with a massive fraud – 1,500 fake filings over 2.5 years! Plus, hundreds of small US banks are at risk due to commercial…
The Accounting PodcastFinally! A Tax Bill That Adds Up
Blake and David examine the latest tax legislation traveling through Congress, including a new bill requiring the IRS to provide detailed explanations for math…
The Accounting PodcastMaximizing Your Accounting Firm's Value with Brannon Poe
Blake Oliver sits down with Brannon Poe of Poe Group Advisors to discuss the differences between traditional and subscription-based virtual accounting firms…
The Accounting PodcastGoogle Blames Accounting Layoffs on AI
Blake and David take a dive into Google's decision to offshore accounting jobs to Mexico and India, which Google’s CFO claims is necessary to free up resources…
The Accounting PodcastRemote Accountants Get Paid Less
Blake and David delve into the effects of remote work on accountant salaries and the mental health challenges faced by auditors at Big Four firms. They inspect…
The Accounting PodcastDelivering Nuclear Value in Accounting
Joe Woodard joins Blake and David to examine how accountants and bookkeepers can increase the value of their services in the eyes of their clients. Joe…
The Accounting PodcastGet Rich Doing Bad Audits
Blake and David dive into the concerning trend of small CPA firms conducting shoddy audits of large companies and SPACs, raking in big fees while facing…
The Accounting PodcastPizza Parties Boost Morale
Blake and David dig through the latest accounting news, including the effectiveness of pizza parties in boosting accounting firm morale, the record number of…
The Accounting PodcastModern Pricing Models Drive Higher Valuations for Accounting Firms
Blake and David meet with M&A advisor Charles Bedard about valuations for accounting firms looking to sell. Bedard explains that subscription-based "modern"…
The Accounting PodcastA Sizable Portion of Accountants See No Use Case for AI
Blake and David look at the potential impact of AI on the accounting profession and discuss how AI tools like ChatGPT can boost productivity by automating…
The Accounting PodcastDo Audit Opinions Matter? A Discussion with Professor Ed Ketz
Professor Ed Ketz of Penn State joins the show to discuss audits' current state and future. We delve into the relevance of audits and explore the value of…
The Accounting PodcastBanks Will Fail & Listener Mail
Blake and David start with a discussion on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony regarding the failure of small and mid-sized banks due to…
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Corporate Transparency Act Ruled Unconstitutional (from the Federal Tax Updates podcast)
Here's a preview of Blake's recent appearance on Federal Tax Updates, where he joined host Roger Harris to unpack some of the biggest tax stories making…
The Accounting PodcastThe Race to Automate Audits
Blake and David meet up with AJ Yawn, partner at Armanino LLP, about Armanino's new tool, Audit Ally, which streamlines and automates SOC 2 audits. They…
The Accounting PodcastIRS Agents Working From Home Can Watch H&R Block Reality TV Show
We're celebrating surpassing 10,000 YouTube subscribers! Thank you! Blake and David look into H&R Block's new reality show about teaching people life skills…
The Accounting PodcastSPAC Attack: Why Withum Got Slapped with a $2M PCAOB Fine
Blake and David meet with Chris Vanover, President of CPAClub, about the recent $2 million PCAOB fine against Withum for poor audit quality on many 2021 SPAC…
The Accounting PodcastWeighing The Risks and Rewards Of Surge Pricing Tax Returns
Fast food chain Wendy's considers demand pricing – should your firm, too? We discuss the potential for surge pricing tax returns to smooth workload and raise…
The Accounting PodcastTrust Me, I'm an AI: Aaron Harris on the Future of Accounting
Aaron Harris joins Blake and David to discuss Sage's new AI offering, Sage Copilot, which brings generative intelligence into Sage Intacct to eliminate routine…
The Accounting PodcastLyft's Big Financial Typo
Blake and David discuss the Lyft financial typo that sent its stock price soaring. They also examine how AI-powered help desks and customer service are…
The Accounting PodcastWhy Accountants Quit Public Accounting Firms
Blake and David meet with Geoffrey Brown of the Illinois CPA Society to examine some key findings from ICPAS's recent retention report, including top reasons…
The Accounting PodcastThe Biggest Check You Can Write to The IRS
Blake and David break down the IRS's $99 million paper-check limit, how states use tax credits to attract movie productions (sometimes unsuccessfully) and give…
The Accounting PodcastFrom Carpet Cleaner to CPA: An Accounting Student's Journey
Blake and David talk with Chayton Farlee, an accounting student at the University of the Pacific, about his journey into accounting and his thoughts on the…
The Accounting PodcastBeware of E-Filing Your Tax Return
Blake and David discuss a wealth of timely topics, including the risks of filing taxes electronically versus by mail, the impact of the 150-hour rule on…
The Accounting PodcastBuilding a Bank for Accountants and Small Businesses
Yoseph West joins Blake and David to examine Relay Financial's background and their ambition to solve banking problems by becoming a bank themselves, designing…
The Accounting PodcastWhat to Do if You Can't Find an Accountant for Tax Season
CNBC tells taxpayers to seek out EAs if they can't find a CPA, crypto fraud by a pastor who claims God told him to do it, issues with IRS taxpayer notices and…
The Accounting PodcastListener Mail: Finding Balance with Tech & CPA Pipeline Problem
This week, Blake and David Leary sort through the mail and respond to a variety of listener emails and voicemails. Amongst the topics covered, they explore…
The Accounting PodcastHow To Take The Pain Out Of Busy Season
Blake and David discuss the challenges of busy season and achieving work-life balance as accountants. They also debate the value and investment risks of…
The Accounting PodcastPay Transparency Website Levels Playing Field for Accountants
Dominic Piscopo is the founder of Big4Transparency.com, an accounting salary transparency website. Dominic was inspired to start the site based on his…
The Accounting PodcastSurvey Says 80% of CPAs Support Alternatives to 150 Hours
Blake and David mull over the Arizona CPA Society's survey revealing that 80% of Arizona CPAs support 150-hour-rule alternatives. They also examine the UK Post…