Episode 140 - Tariffs, AI, and the Future of Accounting - The Woodard Report Podcast

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather and Joe speak about the Supreme Court’s pending decision on tariffs, how it could trigger massive refunds for businesses, and why accountants need to prepare now. They also discuss Ernst & Young’s $1 billion investment in AI, exploring how automation might relieve staffing shortages while reshaping the profession.

Current events —

• Refunds on Tariffs if Supreme Court rules them Unconstitutional
• Ernst & Young (EY) pledged $1 billion to advanced AI and workforce development

TV/Movie quote of the week —

• RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
• Joe mentioned Game of Thrones

Excellent things we learned —

• The Case for Using Small Language Models
• The JOLT Effect: How High Performers Overcome Customer Indecision

Member spotlight —

• Jane Watkins

The Woodard Report article of the week —

• Better Questions. Better Hires. Stronger Firms.

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