An AI-Powered Firm of One, KPMG Shuts Down Fed Audits


Chapters
  • (00:00) - TAP 486
  • (02:25) - Firm of One AI Tax
  • (04:39) - Automating Firm Ops
  • (09:35) - Claude Connectors Tested
  • (17:45) - Sage Buys Doyen AI
  • (19:48) - AI Efficiency Paradox
  • (22:06) - Vibe Coding for CAS
  • (26:06) - KPMG Federal Audit Exit
  • (29:02) - Tariff Refund Lawsuits
  • (31:15) - Tariffs and Job Losses
  • (33:01) - IRS Lawsuit Snag
  • (33:28) - Hearing Conflict Question
  • (33:49) - Nonprofit Form 990 Shakeup
  • (37:30) - Autofill Tax Return Bill
  • (38:54) - IRS Whistleblower Boost
  • (40:38) - Fed Nominee And Rates
  • (42:39) - Jobs Data Doesn’t Add Up
  • (44:28) - Intuit Hiring And Benefits
  • (47:26) - Canopy AI Coworker Agents
  • (52:34) - AI Meeting Notes To Tasks
  • (54:58) - Procrastination Pays In AI
  • (58:42) - Wrap Up CPE And Events
 

Show Notes

The 2026 Best Accounting Firms for Technology

AI Can Boost Productivity, but Who Sustains the Customer Economy?

Sage Acquires Doyen AI to Help SMBs Migrate and Go Live Faster with AI

KPMG Closes U.S. Federal Audit Practice, Trims Advisory Staff

Gamers Sue Nintendo Over Tariff Refunds

No, Tariffs Are Not Strengthening the Economy

Trump's $10 Billion IRS Suit Hits Snag with Skeptical Judge

IRS to Revamp Form 990 to Require More Info from Charities

Congressman Introduces Bill to Autofill Tax Forms

House Passes IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

Accountant Job Outlook & Demand Report 2026

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David Leary
Host
David Leary
President and Founder, Sombrero Apps Company
An AI-Powered Firm of One, KPMG Shuts Down Fed Audits
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