The Accounting Podcast New IRS Commissioner Was An ERTC Peddler
Blake and David take a look at several significant developments in the accounting world, including Trump's controversial IRS Commissioner nomination of former Congressman Billy Long. They also dig into updates on the Macy's accounting scandal and explore Square's potential move into accounting software with their new head of Product Accounting Solutions hire. They also share insights from the AICPA's 2024 CAS benchmark survey showing significant growth in client accounting services practices and much more!
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Chapters
- (00:28) - Welcome to The Accounting Podcast
- (00:40) - Digital CPA Conference Highlights
- (01:17) - CAS Practices on the Rise
- (02:22) - IRS Commissioner Nominee: Billy Long
- (03:42) - Employee Retention Tax Credit Controversy
- (14:45) - Macy's Financial Misstatements
- (28:30) - Intuit Assist: A Closer Look
- (29:48) - The Evolution of Bill Scanning with AI
- (31:25) - AI's Impact on Accounting Tools
- (33:06) - AI and Tax Returns: The Future of Automation
- (34:54) - Relay: The Ultimate Small Business Bank
- (36:19) - Supermicro's Accounting Scandal
- (40:48) - Square's Move into Accounting Solutions
- (57:21) - The Rise of Client Advisory Services
- (01:00:55) - Closing Remarks and Future Insights
Show Notes
He Promised Huge Tax Refunds. Now Trump Wants Him to Lead the I.R.S.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/us/politics/billy-long-trump-irs-tax-credit.html
Brainsky Unleashed (Instagram) – Billy Long – December 6, 2024
https://www.instagram.com/brainskyunleashed/reel/DDQS_GjRn4P/
Macy’s employee who hid $151 million in delivery expenses was trying to mask initial mistake, sources say
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/11/macys-m-earnings-q3-2024.html
Macy’s Probe Found Employee Acted Alone in $151 Million Accounting Scandal
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/macys-m-q3-earnings-report-2024-c7363662
LinkedIn – Andy Schwartz – Profit Labs Update – December 6, 2024
Amazon integrates QuickBooks for sellers
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/amazon-integrates-intuit-quickbooks
AICPA and CPA.com Benchmark Survey: CAS Practices Report 17% Growth
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