Blake Oliver
Founder and CEO of Earmark CPE
Appears in 502 Episodes
Sasan Apologizes to Accountants at Intuit Connect
Blake and David examine Sasan Goodarzi's apology and lukewarm reception regarding the recent controversial TurboTax ad campaign. They also take a look at Intuit's new ...
What Will Replace 150-Hour Rule? | EY CPAs Fired For Taking Too Much CPE
In this episode, Amber Setter returns to discuss the AICPA and NASBA's newly proposed competency-based pathway to CPA licensure, offering a 150-hour-rule alternative. ...
Why Trump Will Win & AICPA Has a New President
Blake and David examine why Trump may win in 2024, discussing immigration's economic impact on working-class wages and how this could affect voting patterns, particula...
NATP Breaks Up with Intuit & Fat Joe vs. BDO
Blake and David touch on several hot topics in the accounting world, including the fallout from Intuit's controversial TurboTax ad, and the National Association of Tax...
OpenAI's Insane Entity Structure
Blake and David look into OpenAI's complex entity structure and potential conversion from nonprofit to for-profit, highlighting the significant financial implications....
Intuit Attacks Tax Pros & IRS Can't Measure Audit Rate
Blake and David discuss a controversial TurboTax ad campaign encouraging people to "break up" with their tax professionals, analyze survey data on AI adoption in accou...
TikTok Tactics and Four-Day Workweeks
Blake and David meet with Natalie Lennon, the Australian accountant known as the "Queen of TikTok" in accounting circles. Natalie shares her experiences at Xerocon Nas...
Remote Work Going Away or Here to Stay?
Blake and David examine the evolving landscape of remote work, discussing recent trends and their impact on productivity and employee well-being. They also explore the...
Intuit Launches ERP, China Fines PwC, OpenAI's New Model
Blake and David explore Intuit's new Enterprise Suite, a product that appears to compete with NetSuite in the mid-market ERP space. They alsodiscuss a major audit fail...
How Kenyth Got His CPA Credits in 3 months and 36 Days
Blake and David meet with Kenyth Holdefer, who shares his unconventional path to becoming a CPA. Kenyth details how he obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in ...
SuiteWorld Recap & Bookkeeping Startup Raises $200M
Back from SuiteWorld, Blake and David discuss key takeaways from Oracle NetSuite's conference, including product updates and the event's growing scale. They also exami...
Why EY Has The Worst Big Four PCAOB Deficiency Rate
In our 400th episode, Blake and David dive into the controversial world of audit quality and Big Four accounting firms. They also discuss a listener's critical email a...
Is Intuit Going Enterprise? In THIS Economy?
In this episode, Blake and David dive into Intuit's strategic shift towards enterprise solutions, discussing the potential impact on the accounting industry. They also...
Xero Now Does Bank Reconciliations!
Blake and David leap into the latest updates from Xerocon, including new features like traditional bank reconciliations, embedded bill pay with BILL and AI capabilitie...
Automating SOX Audits with RAG
Blake Oliver meets with Josh Poresky, a recent college graduate working in audit at RSM. Josh describes his innovative AI project that uses retrieval augmented generat...
How To Write Emails 3x Faster With AI
Blake and David discuss the slow adoption of AI tools in accounting firms, with a recent study showing low usage rates. They also explore the potential of AI to stream...
Earmark Media Presents: Best Metrics for Property Management and Development (Best Metrics)
Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Best Metrics: In this episode, host Glenn Dunlap is joined by Kenya Brooks, a partner at Saville CPAs and Advisors, to discus...
Will California Be First to Deconstruct the 150 Hour Rule?
Blake and David, joined by guest Amber Setter, dive into the California Board of Accountancy's move to create legislation for an alternative to the 150-hour rule for C...
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Blake and David examine Blake's month-long working vacation in Southern California, and talk benefits of remote work for accountants. They also explore recent surveys ...
Why Trump's Plan To Raise Tariffs Will Backfire
Blake and David Leary dive into several hot topics in the accounting world including the IRS's renewed focus on enforcement, targeting high-income individuals and non-...
Intuit's Shift to AI Failed on Day One
In light of recent events, Blake and David examine assassination attempts on US presidents, providing historical context. They move on to Intuit's recent layoffs, crit...
Death, Taxes, and AI
Today, Blake and David explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping accounting, discussing its potential to handle 70% of information-based tasks and impact workfl...
Pig Butchering & Mouse Jiggling
Blake and David explore the intersection of AI, remote work, and accounting technology. They take a look at the phenomenon of "mouse jiggling," examine various AI tool...
Outsourcing 101 for Accounting Firms with Kwame Agyei
Kwame Agyei, founder and CEO of Appoynt, joins Blake and David to discuss the benefits of outsourcing specific business functions like accounts receivable management. ...
What CFOs Are Thinking: AI, Talent Crisis, Gen Z, and More
Adam Zaki of CFO.com joins Blake and David to explore the trends reshaping the industry, from AI to the talent shortage. They dive into the murky waters of corporate f...
ChatGPT Beats Humans at Financial Statement Analysis
Chapters Show NotesStudy: ChatGPT Better at Financial Statement Analysis Than Humanshttps://nysscpa.org/news/publications/the-trusted-professional/article/study-chatgp...
The Compelling Case for Nearshoring Accounting to Argentina
Discover the compelling advantages of nearshoring your accounting and finance functions to Argentina. In this episode, Nicolás Villafañe, partner at South Offices, sha...
Will Intuit Go Red in the 2024 Election?
Blake and David get brutally honest about why pricey accounting conferences are a no-go and how the industry sidelines neurodivergent professionals. You'll also get a ...
From Compliance to Consulting: A CPA's Journey into M&A and Business Valuation
Anthony Venette, Director of Business Valuation and Advisory Services at DeJoy & Co., joins Blake to discuss his unconventional career path and the world of business v...
What's the Journal Entry for a Hush Money Payment?
Blake and David delve into the accounting and bookkeeping aspects of Donald Trump's recent guilty verdict in New York. They discuss the charges related to falsifying b...
