The Accounting Podcast DOGE Chaos, Reciprocal Tariffs, Deloitte Backs off DEI, AICPA Caves on 150
Today, Blake and David dive into the controversy surrounding DOGE's withholding federal funds and gaining access to Treasury payment systems. They also examine AICPA's move away from the 150-hour requirement and Adobe's misguided tax document advice. All this and much more, right now!
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Chapters
- (00:00) - Welcome to The Accounting Podcast
- (00:54) - Chaos Created by Doge
- (01:32) - Top Stories of the Week
- (02:17) - Listener Mail and Additional Topics
- (05:09) - Live Stream Interaction
- (06:42) - DOJ and Treasury Payment Freeze
- (17:40) - Young Engineers at DOJ
- (24:15) - Automation Features for Seamless Transactions
- (24:44) - Addressing Viewer Questions on Treasury Policies
- (25:34) - Debate on Federal Fund Vetting and Spending
- (27:57) - Government Bureaucracy and Political Battles
- (33:31) - The Role of Young Auditors in Government Agencies
- (40:38) - Adobe's Tax Tips: Helpful or Harmful?
- (43:54) - Final Thoughts on Government Efficiency and Partisanship
Show Notes
NASBA and the AICPA Propose an Alternative Path to CPA
“DOGE” Access to Treasury Payment Systems Raises Serious Risks
Governor Shapiro Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Federal Funding Freeze in Order to Protect Pennsylvania Interests
Craig Hausz Tweet on a client’s tax return delay
https://x.com/CPATaxTeam/status/1890096888549912704
Federal judge partially blocks DOGE’s access to Treasury financial systems
https://fedscoop.com/judge-blocks-treasury-payments-systems-from-doge/
Taxing times: New Adobe Acrobat survey reveals taxpayer stressors and solutions for making filing easier
Are Deloitte UK & Deloitte US Doing DEI Differently?
https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/are-deloitte-uk-and-us-doing-dei-differently
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