The Accounting Podcast | CPA licensure evolves at an evolutionary pace

CPA licensure evolves at an evolutionary pace

December 16, 2019 / 49:58/E150

Blake is back from the AICPA's Digital CPA Conference with news about the new proposed CPA licensure model announced at the conference. Meanwhile, David's got an update on QuickBooks Live. Also, the four best technologies for CPAs, more woes surrounding California's $1.1 billion accounting system that still doesn't work, Oracle results, Bill.com's IPO, who you should tip during the holidays, and more!

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Show Notes

01:57 – The gentlemen discuss a big reveal at the Digital CPA Conference – a proposed revamping of the CPA licensure model and what it could mean!| AICPA
06:14 – With more specialization, CPAs will now be more useful to employers!
09:04 – Although the AICPA says there’s been a boost in diversity, it’s still falling a bit flat | AICPA
11:26 – QuickBooks Live adds a standalone set-up service feature | Firm of the Future
12:38 – Hook, line, and Amazon … Check out our Amazon discussion in Episode 138
16:28 – Another review! Thank you! 📝😊
17:38 – The best technologies for CPAs - if you’re still living in the year 2000 | Journal of Accountancy
21:12 – Show me the money … Someday? Please? California can’t account for its cash | Forbes
26:46 – Oracle may have missed the earnings mark, but the cloud gives them a silver lining | CFO
28:17 – Bill.com’s IPO is winning! | CFO
29:59 – The fintech v. bank wars continue – with a lopsided proposed data-sharing agreement | Bank Innovation
32:53 – JPMorgan Chase partners with Yodlee to offer customers more control of their data | Business Wire
34:41 – If banks don’t step up their game, the likes of Intuit and Xero will find their own solution | AccountingWEB UK
36:10 – Eight to 14 percent of Americans own crypto – meaning the time for crypto-tax solutions is now! | CPA Practice Advisor
41:20 – A one-stop shop for all your payroll and HR needs? QuickBooks Online Payroll rolls out Elite Payroll, a full-stack offering | Accountex Report
41:46 – Find your way around tax forms quicker with Xero’s Map Accounts to Tax Lines feature | Xero
42:38 – Intuit’s Pro Series rolls out some new and maybe not-so-new features | AccountingWEB
43:44 – This point-of-sale really ties the room together and helps cannabis distributors be more zen | Yahoo! Finance
44:01 – More on the conundrums of cannabis in Cali in Episode 113
45:55 – It may be the season of giving, but to whom, and how much does one tip?

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