The Accounting Podcast

Are fake AI receipts becoming the next big headache for finance teams? Blake Oliver and David Leary unpack the surge in AI-generated expense fraud, why tax pros are rapidly adopting AI research tools, and how firms are using AI to automate month-end close and revenue recognition. They also cover NASBA’s response to criticism, Intuit’s renewed focus on accountants, and the implications of private equity and a shifting work culture for the future of accounting firms.


Chapters

• (00:00) - AI Tax Research Surge
• (00:23) - Show Intro and Lead Story
• (02:11) - AI Receipt Fraud Explodes
• (04:42) - Fraud Types and Detection
• (06:32) - Vibe Coding Goes Mainstream
• (10:19) - Claude for Rev Rec Workpapers
• (11:48) - NASBA Letter Follow Up
• (17:38) - Earmark CPE and New Audit Show
• (20:08) - Intuit Courts Accountants
• (23:04) - AI in Tax and IRS Guidance
• (28:45) - Hourly Billing Debate
• (29:10) - Disclosing AI Use
• (29:36) - NASBA Free Speech Question
• (31:34) - Customer Focus vs Regulation
• (35:52) - AI Close Tools Meridian
• (37:38) - DIY Agents for Accounting
• (39:20) - Claude Builds Rev Rec
• (44:46) - Eide Bailly Takes PE
• (48:06) - Big Firms Losing Control
• (53:01) - PE Meets Culture Shift
• (53:55) - Wrap Up CPE and Pricing

 

Use of AI receipts in expense fraud soars

The future of the ecosystem: Is everyone a developer now?

Blue J and CPA.com Survey Finds AI Adoption Among Tax Firms Has Nearly Doubled in One Year

IRS rolls out introductory AI guidelines for tax practitioners

IRS electronic tax advisory committee recommends AI and preparer safeguards

The end of hourly billing Ignition's 2025 benchmark signals pricing shift for firms

Intuit CEO to accountants You are the customer not a channel

Pilot Launches Meridian The AI Platform That Fully Closes the Books for Accounting Firms

Kinter.ai Launches Agentic AI Accountants to Automate The Financial Close

Eide Bailly Advances Growth Strategy and Client Service Commitment Through Investment from Reverence Capital Partners

With 1.8 Billion Dollar Deal Eide Bailly Set for Explosive Growth

Losing Control The Erosion of Disciplinary and Pastoral Power in Accounting Firms

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