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Unlocking Capacity: The Workflow Revolution (from The Earmark Podcast) Nov 11, 2025

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Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast:

Blake sits down with Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, and Kenji Kuramoto, co-founder of Acuity, to explore how standardizing workflows can unlock growth without sacrificing the artistry of advisory work. They discuss Karbon's acquisition of Aider, the power of time studies to identify automation opportunities, and why getting senior advisors to embrace process requires framing workflow as empowerment rather than micromanagement. Kenji shares lessons from building Acuity's advisory practice and why workflow due diligence became critical during their 14-firm merger with Sorren.

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NASBA Enters the Chat on PE in Accounting & Intuit to Open Retail Stores Nov 10, 2025

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Is private equity eroding the soul of the accounting profession? Blake and David unpack NASBA’s PE task force, the BDO–First Brands meltdown, and why ‘appearance of independence’ matters. They also break down the end of IRS Direct File, Intuit’s TurboTax stores, the Supreme Court’s skepticism of Trump tariffs, and a new IRS notices law. Plus: AI agents that fall for scams. Learn what these shifts mean for firms, auditors, and your clients this tax season.

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Chapters

(00:00) - Welcome to The Accounting Podcast
(01:16) - Viral Tweet and Personal Anecdotes
(01:53) - Interview with Furloughed IRS Lawyer
(05:45) - Government Shutdown Economic Impact
(10:11) - Intuit's New Retail Stores and IRS Direct File Shutdown
(14:30) - IRS Leadership and Controversies
(17:28) - Trump's Pardons and IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act
(24:53) - Supreme Court Hearing on Tariffs
(31:17) - Major Authority and the Power of the Purse
(32:03) - AI Agents Falling for Scams
(35:32) - NASBA's Private Equity Task Force White Paper
(37:02) - Concerns Over Auditor Independence
(49:10) - BDO and First Brands Scandal
(01:02:35) - Wrap up and Final Thoughts

Show Notes

Longest Shutdown in History Costs U.S. Economy About $15 Billion Each Week
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/05/longest-shutdown-in-history-costs-u-s-economy-about-15-billion-each-week/172368/

IRS tells states Direct File 'will not be available' in 2026
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/it-modernization/2025/11/irs-direct-file-will-not-be-available-in-2026-agency-tells-states/

Intuit to open 20 brick-and-mortar TurboTax stores+offices
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/intuit-to-open-20-brick-and-mortar-turbotax-stores-offices

Social Security, IRS Leader Bisignano Panned After Fiserv Stock Tanks
https://401kspecialistmag.com/social-security-irs-leader-bisignano-panned-after-fiserv-stock-tanks/

Trump Tariffs Face Supreme Court Challenge From Chicago Toymaker
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-11-02/trump-tariffs-face-supreme-court-challenge-from-chicago-toymaker

Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that Trump tariffs are legal
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/05/supreme-court-trump-trade-tarrifs-vos.html

AICPA Applauds the Passage of the IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act
https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/aicpa-applauds-the-passage-of-the-irs-math-and-taxpayer-help-act

First Brands founder accused of looting company
https://fortune.com/2025/11/05/first-brands-bankruptcy-founder-allegations-patrick-james/

Are Alternative Practice Structures in Private Equity Considerations and Questions for Boards of Accountancy (NASBA White Paper) https://nasba.org

Microsoft Gave AI Agents Fake Money to Buy Things Online. They Spent It All on Scams
https://decrypt.co/347709/microsoft-ai-agents-fake-money-buy-online-they-spent-scams

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Pricing For Profit: Unlocking Your Firm’s True Value (from The Earmark Podcast) Nov 06, 2025

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Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast:

Most accounting firms are dramatically underpricing their services, but the fear of losing clients keeps them stuck. Marie Greene and Ryan Embry join Blake for a live conversation in LA about spotting underpricing, having the repricing conversation, and why your worst clients are often the most price-insensitive. Plus, a live role-play demonstration of how to navigate a difficult pricing conversation.

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Intuit Connect 2025: What's New With QuickBooks Nov 05, 2025

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Alicia Katz Pollock joins the show fresh from Intuit Connect with detailed notes on everything announced for QuickBooks Online and the accounting profession. The discussion covers Intuit's consolidation strategy to reduce reliance on third-party apps, the new tiered pricing structure for the Intuit Accountant Suite launching in 2026, and how AI agents are currently performing in bank feeds and transaction categorization. They also examine QuickBooks' move into CRM and marketing tools, the role of QuickBooks Live in Intuit's strategy, and what alternatives small businesses and accountants might consider.

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Chapters

(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
(00:56) - Intuit Connect Conference Overview
(01:32) - Changes in QuickBooks and Intuit's Strategy
(02:03) - AI Integration in QuickBooks
(05:26) - The New Customer Hub and MailChimp Integration
(06:54) - Concerns About AI and QuickBooks Ecosystem
(12:10) - ProAdvisors' Role in the AI Era
(18:47) - Addressing Reporting and Automation Issues
(25:29) - The Future of QuickBooks Online Accountant
(26:07) - New Features and Paid Tiers
(27:10) - Intuit Accountant Suite Overview
(28:26) - Core and Accelerate Versions
(28:40) - Client Management and Dashboards
(31:08) - Practice Management Tools
(31:47) - Intuit's Market Strategy
(35:50) - ProAdvisor and QuickBooks Live
(36:54) - Quicken's Comeback
(39:57) - AI and Automation in Accounting
(50:15) - Intuit's Future Plans and Innovations
(53:07) - Conclusion and CPE Information

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Burning It Down To Build Better: How Community Is Key To Battling Burnout (from The Earmark Podcast) Nov 04, 2025

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Recorded live in Seattle at the first stop of the Advisory Amplified tour, Blake sits down with Madeline Reeves (Fearless Foundry) and Lynette O'Connell (Burnout Bestie) to discuss the hard truths about burnout in accounting. Madeline shares how losing half her agency's revenue in 30 days forced her to stop trying to be likable and start building the business she actually wanted, while Lynette explains why nobody was coming to save her after scheduling overnight work shifts to keep up. They break down the three categories of burnout symptoms most accountants miss, why this profession attracts people whose love language is acts of service, and how to stop being the glue holding everything together.

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BDO vs Going Concern, Trump's $3 Trillion Tariff Tax & Film Accountant's $2M Fraud Oct 30, 2025

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Blake and David cover BDO's legal threat against Going Concern over independence questions, Crowe hiring an investment bank to explore private equity options, and Trump pardoning Binance founder after the crypto venture made his family richer than their entire property portfolio. Plus, tariffs create a paperwork nightmare for small businesses, accounting ranked 90th out of 100 best jobs, a film production accountant who embezzled $2 million for Vegas stays and sugar daddy payments, and the Supreme Court hearing arguments on whether Trump's tariffs amount to an illegal $3 trillion tax.

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Chapters

(00:00) - Welcome to the Accounting Podcast Live from Intuit Connect
(01:16) - Top Story: BDO vs. Going Concern
(05:02) - The Fraud Triangle and Independence in Accounting
(08:21) - BDO's Response to Allegations
(16:44) - Accountants Rank 90th Best Job in the US
(18:20) - Stablecoins and Treasury Management
(19:10) - Trump Pardons Binance Founder
(23:11) - Positive Hiring Outlook in Accounting
(24:23) - Impact of Trump's Tariffs
(27:26) - Challenges for Small Businesses Due to Tariffs
(30:11) - Workplace Friendships and Pay Cuts
(32:00) - App News: Keeper Rebrands to Double
(35:18) - AI Adoption in Accounting
(42:50) - Fraud in Film Production Accounting
(45:40) - Private Equity in Accounting Firms
(48:14) - Conclusion and Upcoming Events

Show Notes

A Message from CEO Wayne Berson to BDO USA Professionals
https://www.bdo.com/insights/press-releases/a-message-from-ceo-wayne-berson-to-bdo-usa-professionals

Auditor BDO Cuts Jobs With Focus on Managing Apollo Debt
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-11/auditor-bdo-cuts-jobs-with-focus-on-managing-apollo-debt

Accountants Hold the 90th Best Job in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Ranking
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/27/accountants-hold-the-90th-best-job-in-u-s-news-world-reports-2025-ranking/171733/

Accountant - Career Rankings, Salary, Reviews and Advice
https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/accountant

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, aka "CZ"
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/23/trump-pardons-binance-founder-cz-zhao.html

The Accounting Firm Weighing Private-Equity Ownership After Years of Ignoring Calls
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-accounting-firm-weighing-private-equity-ownership-after-years-of-ignoring-calls-8b7377fc

Crowe Ponders PE Investment Amid Middle Market Firm Shake-Up
https://news.bloombergtax.com/financial-accounting/crowe-ponders-pe-investment-amid-middle-market-firm-shake-up

The Disproportionate Effects of Declining Interest Within Different Accounting Fields: An Uneven Pipeline (CPA Journal)
https://www.cpajournal.com/2025/10/22/the-disproportionate-effects-of-declining-interest-within-different-accounting-fields

Movie Accountant Charged with Embezzling Nearly $2M From Indie Films
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/08/12/movie-accountant-charged-with-embezzling-nearly-2m-from-indie-films/167240/

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Trump to Target IRS at Left-Leaning Groups & NASBA Needs An Audit Oct 22, 2025

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What if a “stable” coin wasn’t? Blake and David unpack Paxos’s accidental minting of $300 trillion in PayPal USD—and what it reveals about stablecoin “pegs.” They also dig into proposals to weaponize IRS Criminal Investigations, NASBA’s flawed CPA exam data, and small-business headaches from forced AI rollouts in QuickBooks. Plus: Ripple’s treasury move, whether AI can run a $1M solo firm, and smart guardrails for using AI without breaking your books.

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Chapters

(01:12) - Celebrating Spreadsheet Day
(04:40) - Remote Work and Flexibility in Accounting
(05:50) - Live Stream Interaction
(06:16) - Political Discussion: IRS Overhaul
(18:12) - NASBA Data Issues
(24:51) - AI in Accounting: QuickBooks and Docket
(41:28) - Upcoming Events and Conferences
(42:38) - Navigating Conferences: Tips and Challenges
(43:16) - The Future of Earmark: Audio Books and Discounts
(46:21) - Chicago Teachers Union Audit Controversy
(48:52) - Stablecoins and Cryptocurrency Concerns
(56:09) - AI and the Future of Accounting
(57:32) - The Talent Shortage in Accounting
(01:03:30) - The CPA Exam and the Future of the Profession
(01:16:48) - Government Shutdown and Its Impact
(01:18:48) - Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement

Show Notes

Trump Administration Plans IRS Overhaul to Target Left-Leaning Groups (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-admin-plans-irs-overhaul-probe-left-leaning-groups-more-easily-wsj-reports

New CPA Success Index is DOA: NASBA's data behind the index no longer holds up
https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/cpa-success-index-is-doa-nasbas-data-behind-the-index-no-longer-holds-up

Docyt Launches Mission to Create the 'Million Dollar Accountant'
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/15/docyt-launches-mission-to-create-the-million-dollar-accountant/170851/

Ripple Acquires GTreasury for $1 Billion
https://www.gtreasury.com/news/ripple-acquires-gtreasury

Paxos Accidentally Mints $300 Trillion 'Excess' PayPal Stablecoin
https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/paxos-accidentally-mints-300-trillion-excess-paypal-stablecoin/

Dozens of Arkansas cities still without state funds over missing audits
https://www.ktlo.com/2025/10/13/dozens-of-arkansas-cities-still-without-state-funds-over-missing-audits

Chicago Teachers Union members sue union bosses over missing financial reports
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-members-sue-union-bosses-over-missing-financial-reports/

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Deloitte Caught Making AI Workslop, IRS Shutdown Continues Oct 15, 2025

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Could an AI catch what auditors and a CFO missed? This week, Blake and David unpack how a founder used Claude to scan QuickBooks and uncover a $2.1M embezzlement in 18 minutes. They also tackle Deloitte’s AI ‘workslop’ refund, shutdown-driven IRS and air travel woes, the IRS’s new “CEO” and crypto ties, OpenAI’s personal finance play, EY’s audit rebound, BDO’s ESOP squeeze, and crypto funds courting CPA clients.

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Chapters

(01:35) - Deloitte's AI Report Scandal
(09:05) - Government Shutdown Impact on IRS and Air Travel
(23:56) - AI in Accounting: Risks and Opportunities
(34:49) - Competing with the Status Quo
(35:38) - Pricing Bookkeeping Services
(36:31) - Standardizing Services Based on Price
(37:14) - Client Needs vs. Service Offerings
(38:00) - The Monthly Close Obsession
(40:01) - Broken Charts in Financial Reports
(43:15) - Cracker Barrel Logo Controversy
(47:08) - EY's Audit Quality Turnaround
(49:53) - Crypto Investment Schemes
(55:48) - BDO's Financial Struggles
(01:00:34) - Conclusion and Announcements

Show Notes

Deloitte to partially refund Australia for report with apparent AI-generated errors
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/deloitte-partially-refund-australian-government-report-apparent-ai-126281611

Claude Exposed My Co-Founder's $2M Theft — AI Evidence Turned Into Lawsuit
https://techbullion.com/claude-exposed-my-co-founders-2m-theft-ai-evidence-turned-into-lawsuit/

New Research: 20% of Americans use AI tools 10X+/month, but growth is slowing and traditional search hasn't dipped
https://sparktoro.com/blog/new-research-20-of-americans-use-ai-tools-10x-month-but-growth-is-slowing-and-traditional-search-hasnt-dipped/

The Danger of Bad Charts
https://www.cpajournal.com/2025/10/10/the-danger-of-bad-charts-2/

Cracker Barrel's logo controversy was driven by bots
https://www.nrn.com/casual-dining/cracker-barrel-s-logo-controversy-was-driven-by-bots-what-operators-should-learn-from-this

Our commitment to audit quality — Ernst & Young LLP's 2025 report
https://www.ey.com/en_us/assurance/audit-quality-report

EY drops clients to improve audits after leading Big Four in deficiencies
https://www.cfobrew.com/stories/2024/08/27/ey-drops-clients-to-improve-audits-after-leading-big-four-in-deficiencies

OpenAI Buys Personal Finance App Roi
https://www.pymnts.com/acquisitions/2025/openai-buys-personal-finance-app-roi/

With its latest acqui-hire, OpenAI is doubling down on personalized consumer AI
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/03/with-its-latest-acqui-hire-openai-is-doubling-down-on-personalized-consumer-ai/

BDO USA Expands Professional Services Capabilities Through HORNE
https://www.bdo.com/insights/press-releases/bdo-usa-expands-professional-services-capabilities-through-horne

Auditor BDO Cuts Jobs With Focus on Managing Apollo Debt https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-11/auditor-bdo-cuts-jobs-with-focus-on-managing-apollo-debt

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WNBA Commissioner Has Worst Week of Any CPA Oct 06, 2025

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Chapters

(00:00) - AI-Driven CEO Impersonator Scams
(00:38) - WNBA Commissioner Controversy
(07:04) - Standardizing Tech Stacks in Accounting Firms
(13:06) - AI's Role in Accounting and Client Management
(18:27) - IRS Shutdown and Economic Implications
(25:49) - Fraud Stories and AI-Generated Scams
(33:31) - Alternative CPA Pathways in California and New Jersey
(34:32) - California's New CPA Pathways
(35:45) - US News & World Report Rankings
(37:38) - Tech Fundraising and Innovations
(37:56) - Bill's Cybersecurity Awareness Month
(40:33) - Dual Entry's $90 Million Series A
(43:35) - AI and ERP Systems
(50:58) - Avalara's AI Tax Compliance Agents
(53:01) - Ignition's AI-Powered Pricing Tool
(01:01:20) - Paycom's Layoffs and AI Automation
(01:05:00) - Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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Entry Level Auditor Jobs Fall 43% & the AI Workslop Heading Downstream Oct 02, 2025

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Blake and David examine the growing threat of AI-generated fake receipts, with 32% of accountants unable to recognize fraudulent documents and 30% reporting an increase in fraud since last year. They also discuss the concerning decline in entry-level auditor positions (down 43% since January) as firms adopt AI automation, while nearly half of accounts payable professionals now fear layoffs and also explore the concept of "work slop"—low-quality AI-generated work costing businesses nearly $200 per employee monthly—and debate whether firms should require clients to use standardized technology stacks, with only 37% currently doing so.

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