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DOGE Chaos, Reciprocal Tariffs, Deloitte Backs off DEI, AICPA Caves on 150 Feb 17, 2025

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Today, Blake and David dive into the controversy surrounding DOGE's withholding federal funds and gaining access to Treasury payment systems. They also examine AICPA's move away from the 150-hour requirement and Adobe's misguided tax document advice. All this and much more, right now!

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Chapters

(00:00) - Welcome to The Accounting Podcast
(00:54) - Chaos Created by Doge
(01:32) - Top Stories of the Week
(02:17) - Listener Mail and Additional Topics
(05:09) - Live Stream Interaction
(06:42) - DOJ and Treasury Payment Freeze
(17:40) - Young Engineers at DOJ
(24:15) - Automation Features for Seamless Transactions
(24:44) - Addressing Viewer Questions on Treasury Policies
(25:34) - Debate on Federal Fund Vetting and Spending
(27:57) - Government Bureaucracy and Political Battles
(33:31) - The Role of Young Auditors in Government Agencies
(39:21) - Adobe's Tax Tips: Helpful or Harmful?
(42:37) - Final Thoughts on Government Efficiency and Partisanship

Show Notes

NASBA and the AICPA Propose an Alternative Path to CPA

https://www.cpajournal.com/2025/01/24/nasba-and-the-aicpa-propose-an-alternative-path-to-cpa/#google_vignette

“DOGE” Access to Treasury Payment Systems Raises Serious Risks

https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/doge-access-to-treasury-payment-systems-raises-serious-risks

Governor Shapiro Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Federal Funding Freeze in Order to Protect Pennsylvania Interests

https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2025-press-releases/gov-shapiro-files-lawsuit-trump-admin-unconstitutional-federal-f.html

Craig Hausz Tweet on a client’s tax return delay

https://x.com/CPATaxTeam/status/1890096888549912704

Federal judge partially blocks DOGE’s access to Treasury financial systems

https://fedscoop.com/judge-blocks-treasury-payments-systems-from-doge/

Taxing times: New Adobe Acrobat survey reveals taxpayer stressors and solutions for making filing easier

https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2025/02/20/taxing-times-new-adobe-acrobat-survey-reveals-taxpayer-stressors-solutions-for-making-filing-easier

Are Deloitte UK & Deloitte US Doing DEI Differently?

https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/are-deloitte-uk-and-us-doing-dei-differently

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Accounting Majors Up 12% & IRS Delays Buyout Offer Feb 14, 2025

Show notes

Blake and David tackle several key accounting industry developments, including a surprising 12% increase in undergraduate accounting enrollment and ongoing debates about IRS staffing and operations. They explore the potential impact of changes to Illinois's 150-hour CPA licensing rule, examine Elon Musk's controversial claims about government spending, and share insights about AI advancements in accounting firms.

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Chapters

(00:00) - Welcome to The Accounting Podcast
(03:37) - Government Employee Buyout Offer Update
(09:24) - Undergraduate Accounting Enrollment Surge
(12:38) - Illinois Proposes New CPA Pathways
(14:25) - Elon Musk and IRS Direct File Controversy
(18:16) - Doge's Access to Treasury Systems
(26:53) - Tax Exemption on Tips: A Double-Edged Sword
(30:19) - The Hidden Costs of Automation
(38:03) - AI in Accounting: Current Innovations
(45:46) - BDO Lawsuit: Inflated Revenues and ESOP
(49:40) - Closing Remarks and Announcements

Show Notes

IRS Confirms Filing Season, Taxpayer Advocate Staff Exempted From Buyout

https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/irs-confirms-filing-season-taxpayer-advocate-staff-exempted-from-buyout/

Undergraduate Accounting Enrollment Rose 12% in Fall 2024

https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/undergraduate-accounting-enrollment-rose-12-in-fall-2024

Bipartisan State House Bill Would Create Additional Pathways to CPA Licensure in Illinois

https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/02/04/bipartisan-state-house-bill-would-create-additional-pathways-to-cpa-licensure-in-illinois/155537/

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available

https://apnews.com/article/irs-direct-file-musk-18f-6a4dc35a92f9f29c310721af53f58b16

About 18F

https://18f.gsa.gov/about/#:~:text=18F%20is%20a%20team%20of,improve%20public%20service%20through%20technology

Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/us/politics/elon-musk-doge-federal-payments-system.html

Trump Tax Proposals: Details & Analysis

https://taxfoundation.org/research/federal-tax/trump-administration-tax-proposals/

Agentic AI: Small steps, big aspirations at accounting firms

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/agentic-ai-small-steps-big-aspirations-at-accounting-firms

WiseLayer Raises $7.2 Million for AI Agents for Accounting Teams

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/wiselayer-raises-7-2-million-for-ai-agents-for-accounting-teams/

BDO Gets Accused of Inflating Revenue Ahead of the ESOP Again, This Time in a Class Action Lawsuit

https://www.goingconcern.com/bdo-gets-accused-of-inflating-revenue-ahead-of-the-esop-again-this-time-in-a-class-action-lawsuit/

Taxing times: New Adobe Acrobat survey reveals taxpayer stressors and solutions for making filing easier

https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2025/02/20/taxing-times-new-adobe-acrobat-survey-reveals-taxpayer-stressors-solutions-for-making-filing-easier

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Will IRS Agents Take White House Buyout & TaxDome Leak Explained Jan 31, 2025

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Blake and David examine several significant developments, including TaxDome's data security incident, and the implications of China's DeepSeek AI model that caused Nvidia's stock to drop. They also dig into the White House's federal employee buyout offer that could impact IRS staffing levels and break down key findings from Accounting Today's 2025 Year Ahead survey about trends in remote work, tech spend, and AI adoption in accounting firms.

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Chapters

(00:24) - Introduction and Episode Overview
(01:41) - Listener Shoutouts and Engagement
(02:31) - Sports Banter and Mood Check
(03:22) - Live Stream Interaction
(05:11) - TaxDome Data Incident Discussion
(22:24) - White House Buyout Offer for Federal Employees
(31:26) - DeepSeek AI Model and Market Impact
(36:24) - Exploring Perplexity's New DeepSeek R1 Model
(36:58) - Comparing Reasoning Capabilities: R1 vs. ChatGPT
(38:10) - The Google Search Analogy
(39:16) - Concerns Over Unverified Financial Information
(40:32) - Running AI Models on Personal Hardware
(41:00) - Cost Implications for Businesses Using AI
(42:59) - Innovation in Large vs. Small Firms
(45:33) - Reforming the IRS: A New Approach
(48:36) - Addressing the Accountant Labor Shortage
(49:32) - Accounting Trends for 2025
(57:00) - The Role of AI in Accounting Tools
(59:56) - Frustrations with Current Accounting Software
(01:05:33) - Final Thoughts

Show Notes

Deepseek R1 Explained by a Retired Microsoft Engineer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3TpcHebtxM

China’s DeepSeek AI dethrones ChatGPT on App Store: Here’s what you should know

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/27/chinas-deepseek-ai-tops-chatgpt-app-store-what-you-should-know.html

TaxDome reports security incident, says no sensitive data exposed

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/taxdome-reports-data-breach

Reporting system error official post-mortem

https://community.taxdome.com/c/resources/reporting-system-incident-official-post-mortem-794aebba-618b-4857-8aab-debca4e644ee

TaxDome Post from Caleb Jenkins’ LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/calebjenkins1994_so-taxdome-can-you-tell-us-more-about-activity-7288762022882594816-X9eS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Trump administration offers roughly 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-administration-offer-federal-workers-buyouts-resign-rcna189661

Trump suggests sending IRS agents to the border

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-suggests-sending-irs-agents-233900348.html

Accounting in 2025: The year ahead in numbers

https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/accounting-in-2025-the-year-ahead-in-numbers

Top 10 AI accounting tools every business needs in 2025

https://www.accountancyage.com/2025/01/24/top-10-ai-accounting-tools-every-business-needs-in-2025/

Xero's new tagline: 'Your business supercharged'

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/xero-announces-new-tagline-your-business-supercharged

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TikTok & IRS Direct File Saved; Trump Issues Own Currency Jan 23, 2025

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Blake and David jump into the latest news, including the launch of Trump's own cryptocurrency and KPMG's expansion into legal services in Arizona, taking advantage of new rules allowing non-lawyers to own law firms. They also examine the Treasury Department's Chinese hack attack, South Carolina's $1.8 billion accounting error resolution, and Trump's proposed External Revenue Service.

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Chapters

(00:48) - Trump's TikTok Saga
(03:15) - Live Stream and CPE Credits
(04:28) - Trump's Cryptocurrency Launch
(06:34) - Sage AI Data Leak Incident
(12:07) - Relay Sponsorship and Banking Solutions
(13:53) - Trump's Cryptocurrency Impact
(27:46) - Direct File and IRS Developments
(32:25) - KPMG Enters Legal Services
(38:31) - Tax Bandits: Streamlining Your Tax Season
(39:30) - Legal Document Automation with AI
(40:44) - South Carolina's $1.8 Billion Accounting Error
(45:36) - Trump's External Revenue Service Proposal
(49:34) - Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury
(56:31) - FDIC Sues Silicon Valley Bank Executives
(01:04:19) - American Express Settles for $230 Million Over Bad Tax Advice
(01:08:08) - Testing Google's Gemini Advanced for Tax Research
(01:11:57) - Earn Free CPE Credits with Earmark
(01:14:02) - Conclusion and Live Stream Announcement

Show Notes

TikTok restores US service after Trump says “we have to save it”

https://www.reuters.com/technology/tiktok-goes-dark-us-users-trump-says-save-tiktok-2025-01-19/

Donald and Melania Trump debuted meme coins, $Trump and $Melania. Here's what to know.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-melania-meme-coin-cryptocurrency-what-to-know/

KPMG’s Bold Move: How Arizona’s ABS Rules Are Reshaping the U.S. Legal Landscape

https://lawleaders.com/kpmgs-bold-move-how-arizonas-abs-rules-are-reshaping-the-u-s-legal-landscape/

IRS Direct File set to expand availability in a dozen new states and cover wider range of tax situations for the 2025 tax filing season

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-direct-file-set-to-expand-availability-in-a-dozen-new-states-and-cover-wider-range-of-tax-situations-for-the-2025-tax-filing-season

Sage Copilot grounded briefly to fix AI misbehavior

https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/20/sage_copilot_data_issue/

FDIC sues 17 former Silicon Valley Bank executives over collapese
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/16/business/fdic-sues-svb-executives-directors-intl-hnk/index.html

FDIC sues former SVB execs over bank closure

https://bankingjournal.aba.com/2025/01/fdic-sues-former-svb-execs-over-bank-closure/

SoftBank-Backed Fish Firm Allegedly Faked Most of Its Sales

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/softbank-backed-fish-startup-allegedly-141253969.html

American Express to pay $230 million to settle US charges over deceptive sales practices

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/american-express-pay-1087-mln-settle-deceptive-marketing-allegations-justice-2025-01-16/

U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Salt Typhoon

https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/us-sanctions-chinese-cybersecurity-firm.html

SC auditor resigns after outside audit found $1.8 billion ‘surplus’ was actually an accounting error

https://www.wistv.com/2025/01/23/sc-auditor-resigns-after-outside-audit-found-18-billion-surplus-was-actually-an-accounting-error/

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JPMorgan's RTO Drama, VC Love for Accounting and the Fall of Bench Jan 20, 2025

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Blake and David examine Bench's bankruptcy filing, revealing fascinating details about their spending patterns and challenges with the business model. They also explore venture capital's growing interest in accounting firms, particularly focusing on AI automation claims and their potential impact on the profession, and there's a lively discussion about JP Morgan's controversial return-to-office mandate and its implications for workplace flexibility, sparked by Blake's viral tweet that garnered nearly 5 million views.

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Chapters

(01:23) - Bench Accounting Bankruptcy Deep Dive
(01:57) - Venture Capital's Interest in Accounting
(02:22) - JP Morgan's Return to Office Policy
(03:44) - Continuing Professional Education Credits
(04:45) - Bench Bankruptcy Filing Details
(05:30) - Bench's Financial Breakdown
(07:22) - Bench's Customer Acquisition Strategy
(10:35) - Bench's Development and Management Costs
(12:57) - Operations and Outsourcing at Bench
(15:47) - Service Delivery and Refunds
(19:27) - Venture Capital and AI in Accounting
(28:56) - Relay: The Small Business Bank
(35:08) - AI-Powered Bookkeeping: A New Frontier
(36:24) - Debating the Future of Software Costs
(40:54) - AI's Impact on Job Markets
(44:55) - Challenges in Replacing Human Jobs with AI
(50:37) - The Remote Work Debate
(01:01:45) - Corporate Accountability and Legal Issues
(01:11:43) - Closing Remarks and Future Topics

Show Notes

AI Has Venture Investors Excited About (Yes) Accounting Firms

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-has-venture-investors-excited-about-yes-accounting-firms-3b9b3226

Bench Accounting, Inc. and 10Sheet Services, Inc.
https://www.ksvadvisory.com/experience/case/bench

JPMorgan tells all its employees they must return to office full-time

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jpmorgan-tells-employees-must-return-140000800.html

Work From Home Policies and Practices

https://pearlmeyer.com/insights-and-research/research-report/work-from-home-policies-and-practices

Workplace Policies and Pay Transparency

https://pearlmeyer.com/insights-and-research/research-report/workplace-policies-and-pay-transparency

H&R Block Agrees to $7M FTC Settlement and Will Make Downgrading Tax Tiers Easier

https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/h-r-block-agrees-to-7m-ftc-settlement-and-will-make-downgrading-tax-tiers-easier/

Capital One sued by CFPB over alleged deception on savings account interest rates

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/capital-one-sued-by-cfpb-over-alleged-deception-on-savings-account-interest-rates/ar-BB1rr4nY

Imposing a $500,000 Fine, PCAOB Sanctions Baker Tilly US, LLP for Quality Control Violations

https://pcaobus.org/news-events/news-releases/news-release-detail/imposing-a--500-000-fine--pcaob-sanctions-baker-tilly-us--llp-for-quality-control-violations

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Ohio Killed The 150-Hour Rule - Who's Next? Jan 18, 2025

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Blake and David dive into major industry news, including Ohio ending the 150-hour CPA rule, setting a potential precedent for other states. They also discuss the Blackston acquisition of Citrin Cooperman and explore the implications of private equity involvement in accounting firms. Moving on, they examine workplace trends, including new data revealing that 61% of medium and large employers now require minimum in-office days, and debate the effectiveness of Net Promoter Scores (NPS) in accounting firms.

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Chapters

(01:03) - Private Equity in Accounting Firms
(02:51) - Personal Update: Blake's Hand Injury
(04:55) - California's Insurance Crisis
(13:34) - Ohio Ends the 150-Hour Rule
(21:39) - App News: OnPay, SafeSend, and More
(29:53) - Carvana's Questionable Accounting Practices
(36:13) - Return to Office Policies
(39:38) - RTO Policies and Office Leases
(40:52) - Client Satisfaction and Net Promoter Score
(42:30) - Debate on the Effectiveness of NPS
(43:57) - Implementing NPS in Accounting Firms
(51:40) - PCAOB Fines and Audit Quality
(01:02:52) - Bitcoin and Government Policies
(01:06:31) - Private Equity in Accounting Firms
(01:14:44) - Earmark App and CPE Credits

Show Notes

Return-to-office policies gain steam

https://www.cfo.com/news/return-to-office-policies-gain-steam-remote-work-hybrid-wtw-resume-org/735710

Citrin Cooperman, a Leading Professional Services Firm, to Receive Significant Investment as Blackstone Acquires Stake from New Mountain Capital

https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/citrin-cooperman-a-leading-professional-services-firm-to-receive-significant-investment-as-blackstone-acquires-stake-from-new-mountain-capital/

Ohio is the first state to end the 150-hour rule for CPA licensure

https://www.blakeoliver.com/blog/ohio-first-state-to-end-the-150-hour-rule-for-cpa-licensure

Ohio gov signs alternative CPA licensure pathway bill into law

https://www.cfodive.com/news/ohio-gov-signs-alternative-cpa-licensure-pathway-bill-law-accounting-aicpa/736942/

Thomson Reuters Acquires SafeSend, Expanding Tax Automation Capabilities

https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/press-releases/2025/january/thomson-reuters-acquires-safesend-expanding-tax-automation-capabilities.html

Xero Partners with Gusto to Offer Integrated Payroll Solution

https://www.wellesleyhillsfinancial.com/2025/01/05/xero-partners-with-gusto-to-offer-integrated-payroll-solution/

Sync your transactions to QuickBooks Desktop with Ramp's direct integration

https://ramp.com/integrations/quickbooks-desktop

Hindenburg Research short on used-car retailer Carvana

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hindenburg-research-short-used-car-retailer-carvana-2025-01-02/

Enforcement Activity Involving Auditors – 2024 Mid-Year Update

https://www.brattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Enforcement-Activity-Involving-Auditors-2024-Mid-Year-Update.pdf

Amid Barely ‘Average’ Client Satisfaction, Why Aren’t More Firms Using NPS to Improve?

https://insidepublicaccounting.com/2024/07/16/amid-barely-average-client-satisfaction-why-arent-more-firms-using-nps-to-improve/

The federal government just got the greenlight to sell $6.5 billion in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road

https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/01/09/federal-government-allowed-sell-bitcoin-silk-road-courts/

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How H1-B Visas Suppress Accounting Salaries Jan 10, 2025

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Blake and David explore the controversial H-1B visa program's impact on the accounting profession, particularly how firms like Deloitte reportedly pay visa holders 10% less than U.S. workers and the potential implications for audit quality. They also examine Bench's sudden shutdown and subsequent acquisition and then discuss Barry Melancon's farewell interview with the Financial Times as he steps down as AICPA CEO, where he defended the 150-hour rule, his legacy, and his impact on the profession.

Chapters

(05:01) - Sponsors and H1B Visa Discussion
(10:51) - H1B Visa Impact on Accounting
(25:22) - Bench Accounting Shutdown
(42:30) - VCs and the Tough Decisions
(43:24) - Challenges in Automating Bank Transactions
(44:40) - H1B Visa Workers and Financial Misconduct
(48:01) - Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
(53:54) - Private Equity's Impact on Accounting Firms
(01:02:38) - Barry Melanson's Legacy and the Future of CPA
(01:09:46) - Conclusion and CPE Credits
(01:11:08) - Bitcoin and Quantum Computing

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Robert Sterling – Twitter - H-1B DATA MEGA-THREAD

https://x.com/RobertMSterling/status/1873174358535110953

Deloitte employees with H-1B visas were paid 10% less than US workers, report finds

https://www.hrdive.com/news/deloitte-employees-with-h-1b-visas-were-paid-10-less-than-us-workers/735162/

Bench to be acquired after abruptly shutting down

https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/30/bench-to-be-acquired-after-abruptly-shutting-down/

‘Most important man in accounting’ warns against lowering standards

https://www.ft.com/content/033792af-18e4-4d69-92f9-5b78b01f2012

Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip

https://blog.google/technology/research/google-willow-quantum-chip/

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BOI On Again Off Again, Bench Shuts Down, Dying Language of Accounting Jan 02, 2025

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Rounding out 2024, Blake and David tackle tons of accounting news, including bookkeeping startup Bench's shutdown and the ongoing BOI reporting requirements saga. They also examine concerns about IRS Commissioner nominee Billy Long's credentials, including his "Certified Tax and Business Advisor" designation from a three-day seminar. Wrapping up, they review some of 2024's hottest stories, including declining CPA candidates, audit quality issues, and KPMG CEO Paul Knopp's Wall Street Journal op-ed about the "dying language of accounting."

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Chapters

(01:36) - Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOI)
(03:14) - Bench Accounting Shutdown
(12:10) - Automated Bookkeeping Challenges
(18:10) - Tax Fraud Case: The Magician
(27:55) - IRS Commissioner Nominee Controversy
(33:30) - Tax Refunds and Lifetime Advisors
(35:51) - The Dying Language of Accounting
(37:19) - CPA Licensure Reform
(38:40) - Working Conditions in Accounting
(42:03) - Reflecting on 2024: Key Themes and Events
(55:09) - AI and the Future of Accounting
(01:00:34) - San Francisco's Tax Controversies
(01:03:38) - IRS Special Payments and Predictions for 2025
(01:06:00) - Bitcoin and Quantum Computing Risks
(01:08:48) - Closing Remarks and CPE Information

Show Notes

Bench shuts down, leaving thousands of businesses without access to accounting and tax docs

https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/27/bench-shuts-down-leaving-thousands-of-businesses-without-access-to-accounting-and-tax-docs/

New York tax preparer called ‘the Magician’ charged for tax fraud of $145m

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/17/new-york-magician-tax-fraud

Billy Long, Trump’s Nominee to Lead the IRS, Touts a Credential That Tax Experts Say Is Dubious

https://www.propublica.org/article/billy-long-irs-trump-certified-tax-business-advisor-missouri

How a Consulting Firm and Trump’s I.R.S. Pick Pushed a Problematic Tax Credit

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/business/billy-long-irs-tax-credit.html

The Dying Language of Accounting

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-dying-language-of-accounting-cpa-licensing-fede2e74

CPAs Deliberate on the Decline of Accounting

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/cpas-deliberate-on-the-demise-of-accounting-kpmg-business-language-c0be3e68

Most Americans say a salary of $270K deems financial success

https://www.cfo.com/news/most-americans-say-salary-of-270k-deems-financial-success-gen-z-boomers-inflation/734019/

CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch Messenger for Illegally Opening Deposit Accounts for More Than One Million Delivery Drivers

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-sues-walmart-and-branch-messenger-for-illegally-opening-deposit-accounts-for-more-than-one-million-delivery-drivers/

Lyft Accuses San Francisco of $100 Million Tax Overcharge

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-24/lyft-accuses-san-francisco-of-overcharging-100-million-in-taxes

IRS announces special payments going this month to 1 million taxpayers who did not claim 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit; encourages non-filers about approaching deadline to claim credits

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-special-payments-going-this-month-to-1-million-taxpayers-who-did-not-claim-2021-recovery-rebate-credit-encourages-non-filers-about-approaching-deadline-to-claim-credits

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How Private Equity Could Hurt the Accounting Profession Dec 20, 2024

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Blake, David, and special guest ChatGPT examine the impact of private equity on accounting firms, looking at how PE ownership affects compensation and firm structures. They dig into recent data showing record numbers of accounting errors in public companies, linking these issues to the broader talent shortage crisis. They explore CalCPA's pushback against proposed licensing changes, the surprising economic costs of Daylight Savings Time, and more.

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Chapters

(00:59) - Introducing ChatGPT as Co-Host
(01:33) - Hot Topics in Accounting News
(03:40) - Private Equity in Accounting Firms
(07:10) - Debating the Impact of Private Equity
(22:15) - DirectFile Controversy
(27:37) - App News and Updates
(33:58) - Enron's Return?
(38:03) - Fraudsters and Presidential Pardons
(41:35) - Accounting Errors on the Rise
(44:27) - The Daylight Savings Debate
(49:39) - AI Tools: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
(58:01) - Final Thoughts and Announcements

Show Notes

Accounting errors force US companies to pull statements in record numbers

https://www.ft.com/content/716c4ad5-e8fa-4a34-afba-9fb2d1db019d

Republican lawmakers ask Trump to kill IRS Direct File

https://www.nextgov.com/digital-government/2024/12/republican-lawmakers-ask-trump-kill-irs-direct-file/401595/

IRIS to buy Dext in £500m deal

https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/accounting-software/iris-to-buy-dext-in-ps500m-deal

How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/opinion/trump-presidency-billionaires.html

LegalZoom and 1-800Accountant Join Forces to Deliver Full-Service Tax and Bookkeeping Solutions for Small Business Owners

https://investors.legalzoom.com/news-releases/news-release-details/legalzoom-and-1-800accountant-join-forces-deliver-full-service

Zoho Releases New Payroll Solution in the U.S.

https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2024/12/13/zoho-releases-new-payroll-solution-in-the-u-s/152935/

BILL Unveils 1099 Form Filing Solution for SMBs

https://investor.bill.com/news/news-details/2024/BILL-Unveils-1099-Form-Filing-Solution-for-SMBs/default.aspx

Is Enron back? Here’s what we know …

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/is-enron-back-houston-19953844.php

CalCPA Submits Comments on Exposure Draft on CPA Licensure

https://www.calcpa.org/whats-happening/articles/calcpa-submits-comments-on-exposure-draft-on-cpa

CEOs Want Trump to Change Course on Tariffs. He Isn’t Budging.

https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/trump-tariff-plan-business-lobbying-8f02ccea

Donald Trump vows to end daylight saving time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDR1IURzO1Q

More Than a Lost Hour of Sleep: The True Cost of Daylight Saving Time

https://www.chmura.com/blog/dst#:~:text=our%20methodology%20below.-,Results,was%20approximately%20%24672.02%20million%20annually

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New IRS Commissioner Was An ERTC Peddler Dec 13, 2024

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Blake and David take a look at several significant developments in the accounting world, including Trump's controversial IRS Commissioner nomination of former Congressman Billy Long. They also dig into updates on the Macy's accounting scandal and explore Square's potential move into accounting software with their new head of Product Accounting Solutions hire. They also share insights from the AICPA's 2024 CAS benchmark survey showing significant growth in client accounting services practices and much more!

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