Fast food chain Wendy's considers demand pricing – should your firm, too? We discuss the potential for surge pricing tax returns to smooth workload and raise revenue. We also dive into new AI-powered accounting productivity tools from Sage and Xero, Zoho's $5 per user practice management suite, and analyze the results of our listener survey.
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Chapters- (06:40) - What can accountants learn and try in pricing?
- (13:59) - The IRS debuts free file system
- (26:47) - Xero announces their AI tool JAX
- (34:12) - QuickBooks new offering, Solopreneur
- (40:11) - Zoho is getting into practice management
- (44:52) - FTC goes after H&R Block over free filing claims
- (47:15) - Can AI teach accounting?
- (55:41) - TAP Listener Survey results
- (01:00:40) - Blake asks AI to generate an image of the average listener
- (01:05:09) - Thanks for listening and remember to subscribe
Show Notes
Just Ask Xero | Xero US
Introduction to QuickBooks Solopreneur (intuit.com)
Practice software features for businesses | Zoho practice
FTC alleges H&R Block deleted customer tax data, used deceptive advertising
IRS Direct File free tax system moves into public test phase
Intuit introduces QuickBooks Solopreneur for one-person businesses
Intuit Introduces QuickBooks Solopreneur, an Easy-to-Use Financial Tool Built for One-Person Businesses
H&R Block’s online tax prep tricked customers into paying more money, FTC claims
AI will 'change nature' of accounting, says Sage boss
Sage launches generative AI copilot assistant for SME accounting
H&R Block ‘Data Wiping’ and Upgrade Policies Harm Taxpayers, FTC Says
Expert Examines AI's Role in Accounting Education
Sage Intacct Unveils New Features to Streamline Operations and Boost Productivity
Zoho dives into practice management with Zoho Practice
Xero's AI Leap: Unveiling 'Just Ask Xero' to Revolutionize Small Business Accounting
How GenAI will shape the future for our customers
IRS reopens Direct File testing after pause
Study: ChatGPT Won’t Be Replacing Accounting Professors In the Near Future
ChatGPT in Education: Study Reveals Utility and Limits in Financial Accounting Learning
Xero wants to use AI to help your SMB solve all its accounting woes
Wendys surge pricing ai backlash internet
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