The conversation highlights the slow uptake of AI tools in accounting, yet emphasizes their potential to boost efficiency, particularly in email writing with tools like SuperWhisper. The hosts also dive into the political implications of taxing tips and recent developments in the Wirecard fraud case. They discuss corporate ethics and their unexpected consequences and encourage a fresh perspective on the evolution of the CPA profession amidst these changes.

Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Best Metrics: In this episode, host Glenn Dunlap is joined by Kenya Brooks, a partner at Saville CPAs and Advisors, to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in property management and development accounting. They explore key metrics to monitor financial statements, the impact of economic trends on the real estate industry, and strategies for navigating client relationships during both prosperous and challenging times. Kenya also shares valuable insights from her 25 years of accounting expertise and her experience growing Saville's client accounting services practice.Learn more about Best Metrics: https://bestmetrics.show/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to the Best Metrics podcast: https://www.earmark.app/@bestmetricsTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Blake and David, joined by guest Amber Setter, dive into the California Board of Accountancy's move to create legislation for an alternative to the 150-hour rule for CPA licensure. They discuss the potential impact on the accounting profession, the need for modernization, and the challenges faced by aspiring CPAs. The conversation also touches on various industry updates, including firm mergers, government accounting practices, and the role of AI in the profession.SponsorsLiveFlow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/liveflowLendflow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/lendflowBookkeeping Biz Workshops - http://accountingpodcast.promo/bbworkshopPractice Protect - http://accountingpodcast.promo/protectChapters(00:43) - California Board of Accountancy's New Legislation (04:49) - California Survey Results and Implications (06:50) - Challenges and Opportunities in CPA Licensure (08:34) - California's Legislative Efforts and Broader Impacts (10:41) - AICPA's Response and Pipeline Issues (17:01) - Thank You to Our Sponsor, LiveFlow (18:48) - Major Accounting Firm Merger: CBiz and Marcum (22:51) - Pentagon's Ukraine Accounting Error (25:42) - Intuit's Blog Post on AI Use During Tax Season (27:35) - AI Innovations in Tax Compliance and Document Collection (31:47) - Promoting Accounting as a Career (35:42) - Thank You to Our Sponsor, Lendflow (40:15) - The Appeal of Early Retirement in Accounting (41:27) - Promoting Government Accounting Jobs (42:46) - Listener Mail: Critiques and Suggestions (45:21) - Career Advice for Aspiring Accountants (46:24) - Thank You to Our Sponsor, The Ambitious Bookkeeper (48:05) - The Value of Practical Accounting Education (50:34) - The CGMA Designation (56:47) - Thank You to Our Sponsor, Practice Protect (58:29) - Government Budgeting and Lost Funds (01:02:22) - The Future of the CPA Profession (01:07:29) - Outsourcing and Final Thoughts  Show NotesCBA Meeting Recap – July 25 & 26, 2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwrHaReBrIY Marcum to be Acquired by CBIZhttps://www.latimes.com/b2bpublishing/business-announcements/story/2024-08-01/marcum-to-be-acquired-by-cbiz Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aidhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/pentagon-finds-another-2-billion-accounting-errors-ukraine-aid-2024-07-25/ How Intuit transformed tax filing experiences for millions of consumers with AI/GenAI this tax seasonhttps://www.intuit.com/blog/innovative-thinking/tech-innovation/how-intuit-transformed-tax-filing-experiences/ Avalara Adds Generative Chat to Bolster Support and Product Experiences for Customers and Partnershttps://newsroom.avalara.com/2024-08-01-Avalara-Adds-Generative-Chat-to-Bolster-Support-and-Product-Experiences-for-Customers-and-Partners‘I walked away from my $170K job’: This accountant quit at 41 to live off dividends from his $1.25 million portfolio — here's what it would take for you to do the samehttps://moneywise.com/investing/stocks/accountant-quit-live-off-dividends-portfolio Chartered Accountants - The Accountants - 45" Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hma6ce-KT3INeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need 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/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsClient Hub - https://clienthub.app/ Forwardly - https://www.forwardly.com/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? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Blake and David examine Blake's month-long working vacation in Southern California, and talk benefits of remote work for accountants. They also explore recent surveys on accounting firm satisfaction and the use of AI in tax practices and then delve into the ongoing accountant shortage, its impact on internal controls, and the challenges of recruiting new talent to the profession. Additionally, there's talk about the persistence of paper checks in certain industries and the evolving landscape of accounting firm partnerships.SponsorsLiveFlow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/liveflowZoho - http://accountingpodcast.promo/zohoLendflow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/lendflowGenwise - http://accountingpodcast.promo/genwiseChapters(01:14) - How Blake Made His Summer Vacation in Southern California Possible (12:51) - Accountants Are Number 2 Happiest Workers (18:12) - Equity vs Non-Equity Partners at Firms (20:41) - Private Equity in Accounting Firms (24:44) - Thank You to Our Sponsor, LiveFlow (26:03) - Engaging the Next Generation of Accountants (28:59) - The Accountant Shortage and Its Impact on Capital Markets (32:08) - The Persistence of Paper Checks in a Digital World (33:48) - Generative AI in Tax Preparation: A Divided Opinion (36:09) - AI's Role in Accounting and the Future of the Profession (41:13) - Thank You to Our Sponsor, Zoho (44:56) - Thank You to Our Sponsor, Lendflow (47:43) - Listener Mail: The Big Four Experience Debate (51:04) - Thank You to Our Sponsor, GenWise (52:36) - Final Thoughts and Announcements  Show NotesAccountants Among the Happiest Workers in the U.S., New Study Findshttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2024/07/22/accountants-among-the-happiest-workers-in-the-u-s-study-finds/108298/ Number of the Day: $839,687https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2024/07/22/number-of-the-day-839687/108273/ New York State Society of CPAshttps://www.nysscpa.org/ The Accountant Shortage Highlights How Critical Accounting Is to Capital Markets | Smith School https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/research/accountant-shortage-highlights-how-critical-accounting-capital-markets Why Paper Checks Refuse to Die - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/business/paper-check-payment-fraud-scam.html Tax practitioners both excited and concerned about gen AI says Thomson Reuters | Accounting Today https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-practitioners-both-excited-and-concerned-about-gen-ai-says-thomson-reutersNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need 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/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastWant 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? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Blake and David Leary dive into several hot topics in the accounting world including the IRS's renewed focus on enforcement, targeting high-income individuals and non-filers, as well as the push to regulate non-credentialed tax preparers. They also explore the ongoing US CPA shortage and discuss potential solutions, including changes to education and recruitment strategies. Moving on, there's talk about emerging threats to traditional accounting software from industry-specific solutions like Clio's new accounting package for law firms. All this and more, right here, right now! SponsorsRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayZoho - http://accountingpodcast.promo/zohoMakers Hub - http://accountingpodcast.promo/makershubLendflow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/lendflowChapters(01:00) - Global IT Outage Chaos (02:48) - Guess the Company Game (05:04) - Accounting Salaries and Compensation (14:47) - PwC Cutting Chinese Partners Pay by 50% (16:24) - Relay: The Ultimate Banking Solution (18:50) - Payday Advance Apps Under Scrutiny (21:40) - Trump's Tax Plan and Tariffs (29:03) - Community Engagement and Election 2024 (29:48) - Zoho Practice Management Overview (31:34) - IRS Enforcement and Tax Resolution Opportunities (39:40) - Regulating Non-Credentialed Tax Preparers (43:09) - Corporate Tax Rates and Economic Impact (48:49) - Thank you to MakersHub (50:45) - Clio Accounting and Legal Software Innovations (53:41) - Addressing the Accountant Shortage (01:02:31) - Thanks for Listening and Remember to Earn Your Free CPE  Show NotesJuly 19, 2024, global tech outage newshttps://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/global-outage-intl-hnk/index.html AICPA & CIMA Achieves Global Recognition as a Great Place To Workhttps://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/aicpa-and-cima-achieves-global-recognition-as-a-great-place-to-work Just How Much Have Accounting Salaries Increased in the Last Five Years?https://www.goingconcern.com/just-how-much-have-accounting-salaries-increased-in-the-last-five-years/ You Need to Make Six Figures to Buy a Home in Almost Half of the U.S.https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2024/04/04/you-need-to-make-six-figures-to-buy-a-house-in-almost-half-of-america/103541/ Number of the Day: $5.7 Billion - CPA Practice Advisorhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2024/06/24/number-of-the-day-5-7-billion/107099/ I.R.S. Crackdown on Delinquent Millionaires Yields $1 Billion - The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/irs-crackdown-wealthy-taxpayers.html The IRS Tidal Wave Is Here - CPA Trendlineshttps://cpatrendlines.com/2024/07/07/the-irs-tidal-wave-is-here/ Tax pros: IRS improving, but getting the right answer takes too longhttps://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2024/jul/tax-pros-irs-improving-but-getting-right-answer-takes-too-long.html IRS advisory committee recommends regulating tax preparers | Accounting Today https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-advisory-committee-recommends-regulating-tax-preparers Corporate Tax Rate Spurs Political Fight With More Than $1 Trillion at Stake - WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/corporate-tax-rate-election-53de5180?st=o43aay9xscjk9wt Ohio's shortage of certified accountants is part of a national trendhttps://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/ohio-shortage-of-cpas-part-of-national-trend/530-172bf0d5-0f6a-4037-817f-2a6ae4e12dbf Accountants sound the alarm over high-income residents leaving Massachusetts – New Bedford Guide https://www.newbedfordguide.com/accountants-sound-the-alarm-over-high-income-residents-leaving-massachusetts/2024/06/20 Trump floats tariff hikes to offset income tax cutshttps://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/trump-floats-tariff-hikes-to-offset-income-tax-cuts  The Accountant Shortage Highlights How Critical Accounting Is to Capital Markets | Smith School https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/research/accountant-shortage-highlights-how-critical-accounting-capital-markets #stitch with @Shanna Morris | accounting major | TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nycoleemccrary/video/7361440633531174186?_r=1&_t=8m1nZEORWQh Best Song Ever???https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavbananas/video/7366410624856837422?lang=enNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchas...

In light of recent events, Blake and David examine assassination attempts on US presidents, providing historical context. They move on to Intuit's recent layoffs, critiquing the company's communication strategy and exploring potential AI improvements for such announcements, and then shift to the Synapse bankruptcy, its impact on fintech users, and evolving regulatory scrutiny. Finally, Blake and David dig into AICPA CEO Barry Melancon's defense of the 150-hour CPA requirement, questioning its effectiveness and impact on the accounting profession.SponsorsOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayRightRev - http://accountingpodcast.promo/rightrevMakersHub - http://accountingpodcast.promo/makershubLendflow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/lendflowChapters(01:12) - Assassination Attempt on President Trump (02:05) - Historical Context of Presidential Assassinations (06:38) - Intuit Layoffs and AI Transition (11:20) - Analyzing Intuit's Communication Strategy (21:41) - Listener Mail and CPA Exam Tips (27:51) - Intuit's Overtime Wage Issue (30:48) - CPA Licensure Flexibility (32:02) - Ohio's Alternative Pathway to CPA (34:04) - Listener Mailbag: Emma's Dilemma (40:29) - Listener Mailbag: Walda's Insight (45:45) - Synapse Bankruptcy Update (53:05) - Barry Melancon's Retirement and Legacy (01:05:11) - Join the Earmark Community  Show NotesIntuit Marketing in the UK  pays for commercial/short film of human like talking dogs burying invoices/billshttps://directorslibrary.com/07/2024/latest/campaigns/dogs-intuit-quickbooks/ Bookkeeping Firm Digits Buys Accounting Platform Basis Financehttps://www.pymnts.com/acquisitions/2024/bookkeeping-firm-digits-buys-accounting-platform-basis-finance/Assassination attempts on US presidents: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/how-many-assassination-attempt-nb5YvFGbShm0oSRKqi3UkwSynapse’s collapse has frozen nearly $160M from fintech users — here’s how it happenedhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/14/synapses-collapse-has-frozen-nearly-160m-from-fintech-users-heres-how-it-happened/ Evolve Bank & Trust Statement on Synapse Bankruptcyhttps://www.getevolved.com/about/news/evolve-bank-trust-statement-on-synapse-bankruptcy/ Banking With Third-Party Appshttps://www.fdic.gov/resources/consumers/consumer-news/2024-06.html Fintech nightmare: ‘I have nearly $38,000 tied up’ after Synapse bankruptcyhttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/22/synapse-bankruptcy-customer-funds.htmlAT Think Ask what you can do for your professionhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/ask-what-you-can-do-for-the-accounting-professionAccounting Leader Calls for CPA Training to Evolvehttps://news.bloombergtax.com/financial-accounting/accounting-leader-calls-for-cpa-training-to-evolve-podcastNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need 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/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastWant 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? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Exploring the impact of AI in accounting, practical education vs. theory, CPA pathways, cybersecurity breaches, and listener feedback on Nebraska's CPA changes.

Blake and David explore the intersection of AI, remote work, and accounting technology. They take a look at the phenomenon of "mouse jiggling," examine various AI tools reshaping the accounting industry, and analyze a survey showing widespread adoption of AI in the workplace. There's also a review of different AI chatbots, highlights on new AI-powered accounting startups, and a brief look at the U.S. government's online passport renewal system. This wide-ranging conversation offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of work and technology in the digital age.SponsorsLiveFlow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/liveflowRightRev - http://accountingpodcast.promo/rightrevMakers Hub - http://accountingpodcast.promo/makershubGenwise - http://accountingpodcast.promo/genwiseChapters(01:14) - Mouse Jiggling Scandal at Wells Fargo (05:28) - Pig Butchering Scams and Synapse Bankruptcy (09:20) - Return to Office Mandates and Employee Turnover (12:55) - AI Tools in Accounting: Zapier Central Demo (18:18) - Impact of AI on Freelance Jobs (21:49) - Private Equity and Audit Board Acquisition (26:05) - AI Co-Pilot for Accounting Firms: Materia Raises $6.3 Million (30:04) - Technology Maturity and Firm Revenue (36:10) - AI Adoption in the Workplace (38:15) - AI Tools Revolutionizing Financial Reporting (40:42) - The Rise of Chatbots: A Wall Street Journal Analysis (42:08) - Comparing Chatbot Performance Across Different Tasks (51:28) - The Future of AI in Accounting Firms (01:00:57) - Innovations in Government Services (01:03:23) - Wrap-Up and Announcements  Show NotesMeet Zapier Central's Chrome extension: Work with your personal AI bots anywherehttps://zapier.com/blog/zapier-central-chrome-extension/The Great AI Challenge: We Test Five Top Bots on Useful, Everyday Skillshttps://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/ai-chatbots-chatgpt-gemini-copilot-perplexity-claude-f9e40d26Numeric secures $10m in Seed funding to revolutionise accounting automationhttps://fintech.global/2024/05/08/numeric-secures-10m-in-seed-funding-to-revolutionise-accounting-automation/Finaloop secures $35 Million in Series Ahttps://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/101198/finaloop-secures-35-million-in-series-aJune 2024 Update: Beta Release of an Online Passport Renewal Systemhttps://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.htmlCalifornia Board of Accountancy CPANext Surveyhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/cbanews_we-want-to-hear-from-you-this-weekend-is-activity-7212584294232285184-25saNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need 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/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastWant 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? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Kwame Agyei, founder and CEO of Appoynt, joins Blake and David to discuss the benefits of outsourcing specific business functions like accounts receivable management. Kwame shares his unique journey from accountant to entrepreneur and offers practical advice on effectively leveraging virtual assistants while addressing common concerns around security and building trust. Meet Our Guest, Kwame AgyeiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwame-agyei-b3ab1333/Learn more about AppoyntWebsite: http://www.appoynt.co.uk/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need 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/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant 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? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Adam Zaki of CFO.com joins Blake and David to explore the trends reshaping the industry, from AI to the talent shortage. They dive into the murky waters of corporate financial controls and audit practices. They also examine what makes a truly effective CFO in today's dynamic business environment and why authenticity might be the most valuable trait in a leader's toolkit. Get an insider's perspective on the 150-hour CPA licensing requirement and hear ideas for reform that could revolutionize the profession.Sponsors Cloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casRightRev - http://accountingpodcast.promo/rightrevMakers Hub - http://accountingpodcast.promo/makershubChapters(01:18) - AI Trends in Finance (02:42) - Adoption and Challenges of AI (09:34) - Talent Shortage in Finance (13:33) - Gen Z in the Finance Profession (20:36) - Real Consequences of The Breakdown of Financial Controls (30:03) - AT&T is Bypassing Big 4 Recruitment & Blake's Career Path (31:45) - Q&A Session Begins (32:22) - Would You Trade Your Job for a CFO Role? (33:23) - Work-Life Balance in Accounting (35:10) - Other Ways We Can Attract Talent to The Accounting Profession (39:21) - Challenges in the Accounting Profession (50:06) - Mentorship and Leadership in Accounting (57:22) - Closing Remarks and Future Guests  Show NotesFollow Adam’s stories on CFO.com: https://www.cfo.com/editors/azaki/75% of employees use AI at work: report | CFO San Francisco 49ers, MLB Star Shohei Ohtani Wrestle With Poor Financial Controls 34% of KPMG tax, audit and advisory interns plan to stay 5 years at first job: report | CFO Gen Z Pivots from Accounting, Pursues Creative Freedom and Entrepreneurship | CFO No Gimmicks, Just Authenticity: How To Attract Gen-Z Talent | CFO Peacocking, newskilling and digital detox: 9 new workplace trends CFOs must know | CFO Senior Leaders Nearly Twice as Likely To Receive AI Resources as Junior Staff | CFONeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need 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/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant 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? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page