The Accounting Podcast

Blake and David dig into the use of AI agents in solving problems, emphasizing the effectiveness of assigning different roles to the agents and having them interact with each other to reach satisfactory results. They also discuss the latest accounting news, including the recent arrest of an IRS contractor, the IRS slashing the PTIN fee, ongoing trials, and cyber-attacks.


Chapters

• (00:47) - Don Jr. explains GAAP
• (04:07) - Stories we'll cover this week
• (06:13) - WSJ article on why no one is going into accounting
• (10:30) - New Illinois CPA Society survey
• (12:42) - The IRS is watching people who resold Taylor Swift tickets
• (14:11) - Chick-fil-A is testing out robot servers and what accountants can learn in what customers want & expect in restaurants
• (18:39) - Zoom adds AI companion features
• (23:58) - FedNow hits milestone
• (26:07) - Listener mail
• (34:15) - QuickBooks offers a $50/month assisted bookkeeping service
• (40:33) - Listener mail: Should I change majors from accounting?
• (43:17) - FEMA and WGU are alternative ways to earn 150 credits
• (46:33) - Microsoft using AI to help AI
• (51:00) - Former IRS contractor charged with leaking billionaire tax filings
• (55:03) - Trump blaming his former Mazars accountant in fraud trial
• (59:36) - CPA Canada vs CPA Quebec and CPA Montreal updates
• (01:01:53) - MGM cyber attack follow up
• (01:04:16) - WSJ reports Binance is in trouble
• (01:08:25) - Wrap up and how to reach us

 

Chick-fil-A Reportedly Tests Robot Servers Amid Diner Concerns Around Automation

 

AICPA Endorses Key Legislation Recognizing the Link Between ...  

 

Why No One's Going Into Accounting - WSJ           

 

IRS slashes PTIN fees       

 

New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway      

 

IRS contractor charged in leak of billionaire taxpayer info

 

CPA Standoff: Financial transparency a key issue in national ...      

 

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings removes AI ordering platform           

 

FedNow Service Surpasses 100 Participants Since July Launch       

 

2024 Public Accounting Starting Salary Numbers Are In   

 

Clorox Experiences Significant Financial Loss Stemming From Recent Cyber Attack               

 

CPA Pipeline Research Survey      

 

2024 Salary Guide | Robert Half 

 

CPA Standoff: Unique regulatory status of CPA Quebec complicates accounting rift              

 

CPA standoff: Ontario government sticks to sidelines in governance dispute           

 

Message from Jerilyn Dressler re: accounting profs lacking real world experience  

 

Trump business fraud trial continues with accountant testimony on 4th day | PBS NewsHour         

 

MGM Resorts Refused to Pay Ransom in Cyberattack on Casinos - WSJ     

 

Why No One’s Going Into Accounting - WSJ           

 

New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway - CPA Practice Advisor          

 

Not having a House Speaker is threatening tax and other key areas | Accounting Today     

 

Zoom AI Companion       

 

WATCH: Clip of Don Jr.'s deposition in NY civil fraud case.                

 

AutoGen - Microsoft steps into the AI AGENTS arena - YouTube    

 

Binance, the World’s Biggest Crypto Firm, Is Melting Down - WSJ 

 

LIVE Assisted Bookkeeping for $50/month            

 

If You Resold Taylor Swift Tickets, the IRS Is Watching       

 

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