
The Accounting Podcast
The Accounting Podcast (formerly the Cloud Accounting Podcast) is the world's #1 accounting, bookkeeping, and tax podcast! Join us weekly for a roundup of accounting news, analysis, and interviews. Plus, earn free NASBA-approved CPE credits for listening with the Earmark app. Learn more at https://earmarkcpe.com.
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Oct 7, 2023 • 3min
Headlines: The Top 10 Cities for U.S. Accountants
Discover the top 10 cities in the US for accountants, with high demand, many accounting firms, affordable housing, and competitive salaries. Learn about job growth, median salaries, and key details for each city on the list.

Oct 5, 2023 • 46min
Straight Talk on Accounting's Big Issues with Dr. Sharon Lassar
Sharon Lassar, Ph.D., CPA, and Director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Denver, shares concerns and perspectives on CPA licensure, including the resistance to changing the 150-hour requirement, the challenges of online learning and potential cheating, the impact on the value of the CPA designation, and the need for leadership and action from organizations like the AICPA and NASBA to address these issues and improve the profession.Meet Our Guest:Sharon Lassar, Ph.D., CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-lassar/Website: https://daniels.du.edu/directory/sharon-lassar/Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeGet in TouchThanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and, if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes, or Podchaser. Interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus, and NOW, you can see our smiling faces on Instagram! You can now call us and leave a voicemail, maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CloudAccountingPodcastWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Why not let the listeners of The Cloud Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad? Hit the link below to get more info.Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAd The full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 11min
How Trump Defrauded Banks & Top Cities To Be An Accountant
Blake and David cover a plethora of topics including positive customer experiences, legal rulings, top cities for accountants, and the pressure on Intuit from major banks. They also dig into the discovery of a large sum of cash at a senator's home, how Trump defrauded the banks, another potential government shutdown, and the accounting talent crisis. All this, and more, right here, right now!SponsorsOnPay - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/onpayRelay - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/relayOhMyFraud - https://ohmyfraud.comChapters(00:58) - Blake shares a good customer experience at a parking garage
(05:14) - CPACharge adds invoice payment directly through app
(07:58) - Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers
(14:32) - Intuit pressured by credit card companies and banks to not support gun stores
(20:04) - Throwback to Burger King first accepting credit card payments
(24:04) - Top cities to be an accountant
(29:14) - Bob Menendez and how much cash an average person should keep at home
(35:25) - Government shutdown update and predictions
(39:30) - Kelly Richmond Pope on the accountant talent crisis
(47:28) - The IRS revolving door
(51:58) - PCAOB announces new audit rule
(55:25) - What accountants can learn from Smucker's hybrid work model
(58:35) - Amazon invests $4 billion in Anthropic's Claude
(01:00:30) - The Pentagon is using AI to navigate its own bloated policies
(01:02:30) - Deloitte CEO says he doesn't deserve his pay
(01:04:29) - We need more practical application in accounting classes
(01:07:40) - Wrap up and where to reach us
Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeShow NotesNow the Profession Is Losing Experienced Accountants Toohttps://www.goingconcern.com/accountants-leaving-the-profession/ Nearly 1,000 millionaires haven't filed tax returnshttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/nearly-1-000-millionaires-havent-filed-tax-returns Jayapal, Warren Call on IRS to Address Revolving Door Between ...https://jayapal.house.gov/2023/09/28/jayapal-warren-call-on-irs-to-address-revolving-door-between-irs-and-giant-accounting-firms-after-troubling-inspector-general-findings/ What CPAs can learn from Smucker's https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/smuckers-sweet-recipe-for-rto-a-blend-of-flexibility-and-focus The top cities in the U.S. to be an accountant https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/the-top-cities-in-the-u-s-to-be-an-accountant Intuit Reverses Ban On Gun-Related Businesses https://www.zerohedge.com/political/intuit-reverses-ban-gun-related-businesses JPMorgan Chase Caught Trying to Block Gun Purchases https://catholicvote.org/jpmorgan-caught-trying-block-gun-purchases/ CPACharge Announces Automated Invoicing, Streamlining Customer Billing Cycle For Accounting Professionals https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cpacharge-announces-automated-invoicing-streamlining-150000639.html As Government Shutdown Appears More Likely, Treasury Releases IRS Contingency Planhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2023/09/28/as-government-shutdown-appears-more-likely-treasury-releases-irs-contingency-plan/ The last government shutdown was the longest in more than 40 yearshttps://www.cnn.com/2023/09/29/politics/last-federal-government-shutdown-longest-dg/index.html Audit Firms Face Stiffer Mandate to Verify Client Details Under New Rulehttps://www.wsj.com/articles/audit-firms-face-stiffer-mandate-to-verify-client-details-under-new-rule-679e30cd The top cities in the U.S. to be an accountant | Accounting Todayhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/list/the-top-cities-in-the-u-s-to-be-an-accountant The Right Amount of Cash to Keep at Home for Emergencies. Hint: Not $480,000. – WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/emergency-fund-cash-on-hand-b04136d1 Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers while building real estate empire | AP News https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-letitia-james-fraud-lawsuit-1569245a9284427117b8d3ba5da74249 Pentagon’s Budget Is So Bloated That It Needs an AI Program to Navigate It https://theintercept.com/2023/09/20/pentagon-ai-budget-gamechanger/ Amazon bets $4 billion on Anthropic’s Claude, the chatbot platform rivaling ChatGPT and Google's Bard | VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/ai/amazon-bets-4-billion-on-anthropics-claude-the-chatbot-that-rivals-chatgpt-and-googles-bard/ Deloitte CEO Says He Doesn't Deserve His Pay - Going Concern https://www.goingconcern.com/monday-morning-accounting-news-brief-deloitte-ceo-says-he-doesnt-deserve-his-pay-the-accountant-shuffle-7-17-23/...

Sep 30, 2023 • 42min
What’s New at Xero in the United States
Ben Richmond, Xero's Country Manager for the United States, joins us to discuss new Xero product features like improved inventory management and AI integration, plans for the upcoming XeroCon 2024 conference, the future of the accounting profession, and Xero's sponsorship of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Ben provides an insider's look into Xero's roadmap and vision for transforming accounting with technology. (00:00) - Intro and XeroCon Conference Plans
(02:15) - New Xero Product Features
(07:15) - AI in Accounting Software
(14:30) - Rebranding the Accounting Profession
(21:45) - Advice for Accounting Firms
(25:30) - Activating Brand Sponsorships
(30:15) - Xero's Small Business Fund
(37:00) - Diversity and Inclusion in Accounting
Meet Our Guest, Ben RichmondLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-richmond-ca-b8794220/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenRichmond1Learn more about Xerohttps://www.xero.com/us/Show Notes: Xero Beautiful Business Fund (applications close Oct. 6)AI guideXero's 2023 Money Matters Report Future Focus: Xero’s AI Guide for Accountants and Bookkeepers Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeGet in TouchThanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and, if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes, or Podchaser. Interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus, and NOW, you can see our smiling faces on Instagram! You can now call us and leave a voicemail, maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CloudAccountingPodcastWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Why not let the listeners of The Cloud Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad? Hit the link below to get more info.Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAd The full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Sep 28, 2023 • 27min
The ERC Moratorium: What Accountants and Tax Pros Need to Know
This podcast explores the implications of the recent ERC moratorium on tax professionals and preparers. It discusses the tax implications of the ERC, responsibilities of tax preparers, challenges of calculating the special ERC credit, accounting for prior period adjustments, and the impact on accountants and tax professionals. It also covers fraudulent phone calls regarding the ERC program and the importance of cleaning up the program.

Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 11min
Could AI replace CEOs of CPA firms?
Blake and David discuss the potential for AI to replace CEOs of CPA firms. They also dive into the increasing trend of remote work in accounting firms, contrasting the reservations expressed by some CEOs with the benefits of remote work for employees and the environment. Then, on to cryptocurrency scams and criticisms of the 150-hour rule for becoming a CPA, with listener emails sharing personal experiences and concerns about the rule.Sponsors LiveFlow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/liveflowRelay - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/relay FreshBooks - http://accountingpodcast.promo/freshbooksChapters(00:34) - Blake is back from San Diego
(03:59) - Accountant rejects partnership offer to open daycare franchise
(05:38) - ChatGPT makes a YouTube video
(10:39) - IRS walks back promise to stay open during government shutdown
(15:00) - AICPA says IRS source thinks 95% of new ERC claims are ineligible
(16:25) - AICPA Town Hall spends 4x on M&A vs pipeline issues
(21:34) - IRS posts 3,700 new jobs
(23:09) - Check out the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast
(24:28) - Will AI replace managing partners?
(27:54) - The real reason Jamie Dimon is so against remote work
(33:48) - Deloitte study demonstrates the benefits of remote work for employees
(38:37) - Study reveals remote workers cut greenhouse gas emissions by 54%
(40:34) - Mark Cuban lost $870k in a crypto scam
(43:53) - Tether is once again lending out their stablecoins - reversing earlier promise not to
(49:00) - The wild courses CPAs take to get their 150 hours
(52:04) - The accounting backgrounds of Republican presidential candidates
(54:38) - The IRS plans to use AI to audit large partnerships
(59:42) - Paulita is inspired by the podcast to get back into accounting
(01:03:38) - Final listener email and wrap-up
Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeShow NotesPeople who work from home all the time ‘cut emissions by 54%’ against those in office | Greenhouse gas emissions https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/18/people-who-work-from-home-all-the-time-cut-emissions-by-54-against-those-in-office IRS to hire 3,700 agents to pursue wealthy tax dodgers https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/irs-seeks-to-hire-3-700-agents-to-pursue-wealthy-tax-dodgers California Companies Defer Billions in Taxes, Interest-Free, as Borrowing Costs Rise https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-companies-defer-billions-in-taxes-interest-free-as-borrowing-costs-rise-8aea409f Experienced Accountants Sought by IRS for New Large Corp ... https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/experienced-accountants-sought-by-irs-for-new-large-corp-partnership-auditor-positions/ US government shutdown: What is it and who would be affected? https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-government-shutdown-what-closes-what-stays-open-2023-09-21/ IRS to remain ‘fully operational’ if Congress triggers government shutdown https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-shutdown/2023/09/irs-to-remain-fully-operational-if-congress-triggers-government-shutdown/ IRS to ‘partially close’ if government shutdown happens, reversing earlier plans, union says https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-shutdown/2023/09/irs-to-partially-close-if-government-shutdown-happens-reversing-earlier-plans-union-says/ IRS Activities Following the Shutdown https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-activities-following-the-shutdown America's tax collectors may escape a possible government shutdown https://finance.yahoo.com/news/americas-tax-collectors-may-escape-a-possible-government-shutdown-111211477.html Representative Introduced Bill Halting Legislator Pay During Shutdownhttps://www.businessinsider.com/bill-for-halting-legislator-pay-mccarthy-shutdown-act-2023-9 JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon delivers a stern warning to remote workers - TheStreet https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/jpmorgans-jamie-dimon-delivers-a-stern-warning-to-remote-workersGet in TouchThanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and, if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes, or Podchaser. Interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus, and NOW, you can see our smiling faces on Instagram! You can now call us and leave a voicemail, maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other neces...

Sep 25, 2023 • 4min
Headlines: Job Security Isn’t Enough to Keep Many Accountants From Quitting
Accounting has long been viewed as a stable career, but in recent years, droves of accountants have been leaving the profession. Blake Oliver dives into a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting the factors driving experienced accountants away, from burnout and boredom to the threat of automation.Show NotesJob Security Isn’t Enough to Keep Many Accountants From Quittinghttps://www.wsj.com/articles/accounting-quit-job-security-675fc28f Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpe Get in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes, or Podchaser. Interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus, and NOW, you can see our smiling faces on Instagram! You can now call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merch SubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CloudAccountingPodcast Want to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Why not let The Accounting Podcast listeners know by running a classified ad? Hit the link below to get more info.Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Sep 23, 2023 • 2min
Headlines: IRS Walks Back Promise to Stay Open During Shutdown
The government shutdown threat looms as Congress scrambles to pass funding bills. The IRS previously said it could stay open during a shutdown by relying on Inflation Reduction Act funds. But now the agency says those funds can't sustain operations. According to its union, the IRS is preparing for furloughs and partial closures if a shutdown hits. This reversal surprised IRS employees and could spell delays for taxpayers and CPAs.Show NotesIRS plans possible furloughs in case of shutdownhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-plans-possible-furloughs-in-case-of-a-government-shutdownIRS to ‘partially close’ if government shutdown happens, reversing earlier plans, union sayshttps://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-shutdown/2023/09/irs-to-partially-close-if-government-shutdown-happens-reversing-earlier-plans-union-says/Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook, and if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes or Podchaser. Interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus, and NOW, you can see our smiling faces on Instagram! You can now call us and leave a voicemail, maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website: accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CloudAccountingPodcastWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Why not let The Cloud Accounting Podcast listeners know by running a classified ad? Hit the link below to get more info.Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAd The full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 3min
The ERC Jumps The Shark with Snoop Dogg Deepfake
Buckle up for a wild ride covering everything from brazen ERC scams to cutting-edge AI. Join Blake and David as they expose the rampant fraud sucking billions from the federal coffers. You'll hear an unbelievable voicemail scam promising gangbusters refunds—could it really be Snoop Dogg or is your mind playing tricks?Fast forward to the bleeding edge of technology with jaw-dropping examples of AI voice and face swapping. Think real-time translation opening global markets. But not so fast—can emerging tech replace human accountants offshore? We tackle the automation debate head-on.Strap on your justice caps as the crew champions entrepreneurial accountants breaking free from the shackles of the timesheet. But will AI be the death knell of the billable hour? Tune in to find out!Sponsors LiveFlow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/liveflow Forwardly - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/forwardly Aero Workflow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/aeroChapters(00:45) - David got a voicemail from Snoop Dogg!
(08:42) - Mark Cuban and Warren Buffett talk about why accounting is important
(12:50) - Couple gets married in the accounting classroom where they met
(14:51) - Purdue accounting professors invite accounting students and alumni to tailgate together at football games
(15:51) - AICPA drops the ball on member survey
(19:11) - Vegas gets hit by cyber attacks
(23:30) - Square outage causes problems for small businesses
(25:32) - The Doberman dog breed is named after a German tax collector
(26:33) - JP Morgan partners with Gusto to offer online payroll
(28:36) - American Express & Walmart expand small business offerings
(31:47) - AI real-time language translation for video and audio is not far away
(39:01) - The future of voice assists and integration with LLM's
(43:58) - 29-year-old accountant quits firm to open her own
(49:34) - Offshoring vs. automation
(55:26) - Blake's new lawyer charges by the hour...sometimes
(57:39) - Thanks for listening and how to earn free CPE
Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeShow NotesJPMorgan to offer online payroll services https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/09/14/jpmorgan-to-offer-online-payroll-services.html I.R.S. Freezes Pandemic-Era Tax Credit Amid Fraud Fears https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/us/politics/irs-pandemic-employee-credit-fraud.html The Cyberattack That Sent Las Vegas Back in Time https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/las-vegas-mgm-cyberattack-casinos-6ca43dcf Caesars Paid Ransom After Suffering Cyberattack – WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/caesars-paid-ransom-after-suffering-cyberattack-7792c7f0 Meet a 29-year-old accountant whose ‘resentment’ only climbed after her firm raised her salary from $60k to $90k as she made millions for them. She has her own firm nowhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-29-old-accountant-whose-110000532.html Mark Cuban on Accounting via Hector Garciahttps://youtube.com/watch?v=VT_SCYbkmd8&si=3fLUqsQbqIlCzkgAMeet a 29-year-old accountant whose ‘resentment’ only climbed after her firm raised her salary from $60k to $90k as she made millions for them. She has her own firm nowhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-29-old-accountant-whose-110000532.html How Amex is building a B2B ecosystem for SMBs https://tearsheet.co/smb-finance/how-amex-is-building-a-b2b-ecosystem-for-smbs/ IRS halts new ERC processing after flood of bogus claims https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-halts-new-employee-retention-credit-processing-after-flood-of-bogus-claims Don't offshore. Automate instead https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/dont-offshore-automate-instead MGM hack has Vegas hotels resorting to cash bars, paper vouchers https://bankautomationnews.com/allposts/risk-security/mgm-hack-has-vegas-hotels-resorting-to-cash-bars-paper-vouchers/ They found love in their accounting classroom. Ten years later, they ... https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/lifestyles/they-found-love-in-their-accounting-classroom-ten-years-later-they-got-married-there/article_c0ee232e-5334-11ee-a4ac-e359a3362f03.html Walmart Business Has a Plan to Boost SMB Cash Flow https://www.pymnts.com/commercial-payments/2023/walmart-business-has-a-plan-to-boost-smb-cash-flow/ Square and Cash App outage creates trouble for small businesses https://www.asbn.com/articles/square-and-cash-app-outage-creates-trouble-for-small-businesses/ MGM Resorts Hack Becomes Hassle for Vacationers Who Must Use Cash https://www.pymnts.com/cybersecurity/2023/mgm-resorts-hack-becomes-hassle-vacationers-must-use-cash/ Cash App And Square Face System Outage, Keeping Users From Their Coins

Sep 17, 2023 • 3min
Headlines: IRS Freezes ERC
The IRS has announced an immediate moratorium on new Employee Retention Tax Credit claims through the end of the year amidst a surge of questionable submissions. Tune in for details on the ERC crackdown, including new criminal probes, longer processing times, and options for withdrawing improper claims.Show NotesEmployee Retention Credit Eligibility Checklist: Help understanding this complex credithttps://www.irs.gov/newsroom/employee-retention-credit-eligibility-checklist-help-understanding-this-complex-creditRed flags for Employee Retention Credit claims; IRS reminds businesses to watch out for warning signs of aggressive promotion that can mislead people into making improper ERC claimshttps://www.irs.gov/newsroom/red-flags-for-employee-retention-credit-claims-irs-reminds-businesses-to-watch-out-for-warning-signs-of-aggressive-promotion-that-can-mislead-people-into-making-improper-erc-claimsNeed CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook, and if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes or Podchaser. Interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus, and NOW, you can see our smiling faces on Instagram! You can now call us and leave a voicemail, maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website: accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CloudAccountingPodcastWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Why not let The Cloud Accounting Podcast listeners know by running a classified ad? Hit the link below to get more info.Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAd The full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page