What Americans Are Most Afraid of Discussing at Thanksgiving

Nov 28, 2025

Thanksgiving discussions sometimes get awkward, especially when money overtakes politics as a taboo topic. The 2026 job market looks bleak for new grads, raising concerns for future accountants. Listeners seek advice on CPA experience challenges, while audit partners show surprising optimism in tough times. AI's limitations are explored, revealing that human oversight remains essential in accounting tasks. Plus, insights on whether students should aim for big firms or small ones and debates around the relevance of accounting education today.

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INSIGHT

Money Talks Are More Taboo Than Politics

A Bankrate survey finds Americans feel more uncomfortable discussing personal finances than politics or religion.
Blake and David argue this taboo limits financial education across generations.

ADVICE

Work Around CPA Sign-Off Barriers

If your state requires a CPA sign-off and your boss isn't a CPA, consider getting licensed in a state with looser experience rules.
Then use reciprocity to transfer the license to your home state when possible.

INSIGHT

Audit Partners Are Growing More Optimistic

A survey of audit partners shows economic pessimism fell from 44% to 22%.
Partners now prioritize resilience and risk management over chasing growth.

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