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 streamline tasks like email writing and fraud detection, highlighting tools like Superwhisper. Moving on, there are political discussions around tax exemptions for tips and their potential consequences, updates on the Wirecard fraud case, and insights from a study linking corporate ethics language to negative outcomes.
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Chapters- (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
- (00:59) - AI Tools for Accountants
- (01:21) - CPA Pathway Discussion
- (03:21) - SuperWhisper Demo
- (05:30) - Email Efficiency with AI
- (29:20) - Savannah Bananas Business Model
- (36:54) - LegalZoom Layoffs and Restructuring
- (38:35) - Challenges of Software in Service Businesses
- (38:51) - QuickBooks Live and Bookkeeping Models
- (42:19) - AI in Accounting: JPMorgan Chase's New Tool
- (44:33) - IRS Free File Expansion
- (48:26) - Debate on Taxing Tips
- (54:08) - Wirecard Scandal Update
- (55:15) - Ethical Companies and Investor Skepticism
- (01:00:16) - Listener Feedback and Career Advice
- (01:13:14) - The Accountant 2 Movie Announcement
Show Notes
Study finds accountants slow to adopt gen AI
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/study-finds-accountants-slow-to-adopt-gen-ai-tools
Why Trump and Harris’s ‘no tax on tips’ plans may not help tipped workers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/08/13/trump-harris-tax-free-tips/
Beware When a Company Says It Is Trustworthy
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/ethics-companies-trust-b182f2b5?mod=itp_wsj
Two more Wirecard executives charged over accounting scandal
https://www.reuters.com/technology/two-more-wirecard-executives-charged-over-accounting-scandal-2024-08-06/
LegalZoom Announces Leadership Transition
https://investors.legalzoom.com/news-releases/news-release-details/legalzoom-announces-leadership-transition
JPMorgan Launches AI Assistant for 60,000 Employees
https://www.investopedia.com/jpmorgan-launches-ai-assistant-for-60000-employees-8693103
Eligible taxpayers in 12 states can file for free with IRS Direct File
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/eligible-taxpayers-in-12-states-can-file-for-free-with-irs-direct-file
The Accountant 2: Official release date revealed, here’s when new episodes will air
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/the-accountant-2-official-release-date-revealed-heres-when-new-episodes-will-air/articleshow/112474832.cms?from=mdr
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