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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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• (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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