

The Accounting Podcast
Blake Oliver & David Leary
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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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 17min
IRS to Lay Off 50%, How Trump's Tariffs Are Working
Discover how accounting salaries have stagnated since 2007, leaving many professionals questioning their future. Delve into the IRS's controversial plan to cut its workforce by 50%, raising concerns about tax audits. Explore the surprising historical context of tariffs, featuring insights from Ronald Reagan, and their unexpected effects on the fentanyl trade. Lastly, learn about the legislative advancements aimed at easing CPA licensure requirements as the profession faces modern challenges in meeting investors' needs.

Mar 10, 2025 • 24min
Green Screens and Pink Slips: An IRS Agent's Layoff Story
What happens when political changes collide with tax enforcement? In this revealing conversation, former IRS revenue agent Jeff Johnson shares his firsthand account of being caught in the recent mass layoffs at the IRS. Having just completed seven months of intensive training, Jeff was among 7,000 probationary employees suddenly terminated as part of a broader federal workforce reduction initiative.Jeff pulls back the curtain on the agency's antiquated systems—including 1960s COBOL programming and cryptic green screens that revenue agents must master—and explains why these cuts could mean fewer audits of non-compliant taxpayers. You'll hear how experienced professionals who left established careers to serve at the IRS were dismissed with minimal notice and why this might be just the beginning of a much more significant reduction targeting up to half of the agency's 90,000 workforce.Meet Our Guest, Jeff JohnstonLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-jeffery-johnston-6812875Need 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

Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 13min
Top 10 College Accounting Programs, PwC Israel Fined, Trump Names Crypto Reserve Coins
What happens when the US government considers creating a cryptocurrency reserve? In this episode, Blake and David dive into Trump's surprising announcement about establishing a crypto strategic reserve and the immediate market reaction. They explore this proposal's potential consequences and skepticism, from security vulnerabilities to valuation challenges.You'll also hear about PwC Israel's $2.8 million fine for exam cheating, Connecticut's push to create alternative CPA licensure pathways, and how accounting firms are expanding into legal services. They also dissect the outcry over federal employees being asked to submit weekly accomplishment reports and break down Citigroup's jaw-dropping $81 trillion transfer error caused by poor software design.Whether you're tracking regulatory changes, interested in the evolution of professional services firms, or simply fascinated by the intersection of finance and technology, this episode delivers insights into the forces reshaping the accounting profession today.Sponsors Bluevine - http://accountingpodcast.promo/bluevine (Bluevine is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking Services provided by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC.) RightWorks- http://accountingpodcast.promo/rightnow2025 (use code TAP15 for 15% OFF)CPA.com - http://accountingpodcast.promo/cpaChapters(00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
(00:29) - Crypto's Legitimacy and Trump's Announcement
(01:44) - Crypto Market Reactions and Speculations
(04:07) - Personal Updates and Hiking Adventure
(05:36) - Crypto Reserve Concerns and Security Issues
(08:00) - PWC Fined for Cheating Scandal
(11:42) - Top Collegiate Accounting Programs
(16:52) - FinCEN and Beneficial Ownership Reporting
(17:59) - Fyre Festival 2 Announcement
(20:46) - CPA Licensure Pathways and Reforms
(25:33) - Accounting Firms Expanding into Legal Services
(31:53) - Consulting Firms and Government Contracts
(37:38) - Government Spending and Nonprofits
(38:57) - Consulting Costs and Middlemen
(41:26) - The Penny Debate
(43:01) - Federal Employee Accountability
(59:54) - Elon Musk's OpenAI Offer
(01:04:58) - Citigroup's $81 Trillion Error
(01:08:44) - Self-Driving Cars and AI
(01:11:19) - Conclusion and CPE Message
Show NotesTrump names cryptocurrencies in strategic reserve, sending prices uphttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-cryptocurrency-strategic-reserve-includes-xrp-sol-ada-2025-03-02/ Crypto's biggest hacks and heists after $1.5 billion theft from Bybithttps://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/cryptos-biggest-hacks-heists-after-15-billion-theft-bybit-2025-02-24/ PCAOB Sanctions PwC Israel for Quality Control Violations Related to Widespread Improper Answer Sharinghttps://pcaobus.org/news-events/news-releases/news-release-detail/pcaob-sanctions-pwc-israel-for-quality-control-violations-related-to-widespread-improper-answer-sharing CPA Success Index: Ranking the top collegiate accounting programshttps://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/cpa-success-index-ranks-top-collegiate-accounting-programs FinCEN Not Issuing Fines or Penalties in Connection with Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Deadlineshttps://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/fincen-not-issuing-fines-or-penalties-connection-beneficial-ownership Fyre Festival 2 tickets are on sale for up to $1.1 million after founder served prison time for defrauding investors of the first eventhttps://fortune.com/2025/02/26/fyre-festival-2-tickets-billy-mcfarland-prometheus-pass-music-lineup/ Progress: Tracking the conversation in all licensing jurisdictionshttps://www.mncpa.org/involvement/legislative/broadening-pathways-to-cpa/national/ Aprio Aims to Enter Legal Industry by Combining with Law Firm in Arizonahttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/02/13/aprio-aims-to-enter-legal-industry-by-combining-with-law-firm-in-arizona/156043/ McKinsey Estimates Advisor Shortage of 100,000 by 2034https://www.wealthmanagement.com/wealth-management-industry-trends/mckinsey-estimates-advisor-shortage-of-100-000-by-2034 Saudi Wealth Fund Blocks PwC from Advisory Work for One Yearhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-28/saudi-wealth-fund-blocks-pwc-from-advisory-work-for-one-year A message from SecVA Doug Collinshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Z_RkqSAzo Everyone Hates Pennies, Except This Guyhttps://www.wsj.com/business/mark-weller-penny-defender-trump-d543a9de?mod=business_lead_pos1 Federal workers get a new email demanding their accomplishmentshttps://www.npr.org/2025/03/01/g-s1-51490/federal-workers-new-email-accomplishments Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Proceeds with Tariffs on Imports from Canada and Mexicohttps://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-proceeds-with-tariffs-on-imports-from-canada-and-mexico/ Sam Altman Rejects Elon Musk’s Offer To Buy OpenAI Control—And Mocks Xhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2025/02/10/sam-altman-rejects-elon-musks-offer-to-buy-openai-control-and-mocks-x/ Former U.S. Senator Robert M...

Mar 6, 2025 • 28min
Federal Funds Freeze Hurts Nonprofits
Billions in federal funds for nonprofits were abruptly frozen by the Trump administration, leaving organizations scrambling to stay afloat. Blake speaks with Jerilyn Dressler and Harriet "Hatsy" Cutshall from YPTC about how these freezes disrupted essential services, the complex flow of federal grants, and the rigorous compliance requirements nonprofits must meet. With a judge ordering the funds to be reinstated, they discuss what’s next for nonprofits and the ongoing challenges of government funding oversight.Meet Our Guests: Jerilyn Dressler, CPA : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerilynkeitdresslercpacfeHarriet "Hatsy" Cutshall, CPA : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hatsycutshallcpa-yptcGet 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/RunClassifiedAd

Mar 5, 2025 • 18min
The Case Against a Crypto Reserve
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jack Castonguay, a CPA and associate professor at Hofstra University specializing in accounting and finance, critiques the proposal for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He challenges the wisdom of investing taxpayer funds in volatile cryptocurrencies, highlighting their limited practical applications. The conversation covers the dangers of speculating with public money, concerns about anonymity in Bitcoin ownership, and the transformation of Bitcoin from a currency to a speculative asset, raising alarms about government involvement in this high-risk arena.

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
Building a $200K Accounting Firm in Just 15 Hours a Week (from the Earmark Podcast)
This episode originally appeared on the Earmark Podcast. Listen and subscribe at https://podcast.earmarkcpe.com.Erica Goode, CPA, reveals how she built a thriving $200K accounting firm working just 15 hours a week. Discover the power of niching, efficient processes, and work-life balance in this candid discussion. Erica will share her journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial success, offering practical insights on pricing strategies, time management, and building authority in your niche. Whether you're considering starting your own firm or optimizing your existing practice, this webinar will inspire and equip you to reimagine what's possible in your accounting career.Get CPE for this episode here: https://www.earmark.app/c/1802Show NotesThe 15-Hour Accounting eBook:https://mailchi.mp/ericagoode/15-hr-accountant-ebookMeet Our Guest, Erica GoodeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-goode-cpa-00205616/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

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 8min
IRS Layoffs, BOI Is Back, PCAOB Under Threat
Is America on the brink of a financial crisis? This thought-provoking discussion dives into alarming projections about federal debt and the potential for drastic spending cuts. Recent IRS layoffs raise questions about job market shifts and CPA licensure reforms aim to boost diversity. The potential budget cuts to the PCAOB and the rise of AI in tax research are also explored, alongside the complexities surrounding Dogecoin initiatives. Prepare for an insightful look at the evolving landscape of finance and accounting!

Feb 17, 2025 • 48min
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!SponsorsCPA.com - http://accountingpodcast.promo/cpaRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casRho - http://accountingpodcast.promo/rhoChapters(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 NotesNASBA and the AICPA Propose an Alternative Path to CPAhttps://www.cpajournal.com/2025/01/24/nasba-and-the-aicpa-propose-an-alternative-path-to-cpa/#google_vignette “DOGE” Access to Treasury Payment Systems Raises Serious Riskshttps://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/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 Interestshttps://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2025-press-releases/gov-shapiro-files-lawsuit-trump-admin-unconstitutional-federal-f.html Craig Hausz Tweet on a client’s tax return delayhttps://x.com/CPATaxTeam/status/1890096888549912704 Federal judge partially blocks DOGE’s access to Treasury financial systemshttps://fedscoop.com/judge-blocks-treasury-payments-systems-from-doge/ Taxing times: New Adobe Acrobat survey reveals taxpayer stressors and solutions for making filing easierhttps://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2025/02/20/taxing-times-new-adobe-acrobat-survey-reveals-taxpayer-stressors-solutions-for-making-filing-easier Are Deloitte UK & Deloitte US Doing DEI Differently?https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/are-deloitte-uk-and-us-doing-dei-differentlyNeed 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

Feb 14, 2025 • 53min
Accounting Majors Up 12% & IRS Delays Buyout Offer
Blake and David tackle several key accounting industry developments, including a surprising 12% increase in undergraduate accounting enrollment and ongoing debates about IRS staffing and operations. They explore the potential impact of changes to Illinois's 150-hour CPA licensing rule, examine Elon Musk's controversial claims about government spending, and share insights about AI advancements in accounting firms.SponsorsOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayKeeper - http://accountingpodcast.promo/keeperCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casRho - http://accountingpodcast.promo/rhoChapters(00:00) - Welcome to The Accounting Podcast
(03:37) - Government Employee Buyout Offer Update
(09:24) - Undergraduate Accounting Enrollment Surge
(12:38) - Illinois Proposes New CPA Pathways
(14:25) - Elon Musk and IRS Direct File Controversy
(18:16) - Doge's Access to Treasury Systems
(26:53) - Tax Exemption on Tips: A Double-Edged Sword
(30:19) - The Hidden Costs of Automation
(38:03) - AI in Accounting: Current Innovations
(47:03) - BDO Lawsuit: Inflated Revenues and ESOP
(50:57) - Closing Remarks and Announcements
Show NotesIRS Confirms Filing Season, Taxpayer Advocate Staff Exempted From Buyouthttps://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/irs-confirms-filing-season-taxpayer-advocate-staff-exempted-from-buyout/ Undergraduate Accounting Enrollment Rose 12% in Fall 2024https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/undergraduate-accounting-enrollment-rose-12-in-fall-2024 Bipartisan State House Bill Would Create Additional Pathways to CPA Licensure in Illinoishttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/02/04/bipartisan-state-house-bill-would-create-additional-pathways-to-cpa-licensure-in-illinois/155537/ Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still availablehttps://apnews.com/article/irs-direct-file-musk-18f-6a4dc35a92f9f29c310721af53f58b16 About 18Fhttps://18f.gsa.gov/about/#:~:text=18F%20is%20a%20team%20of,improve%20public%20service%20through%20technology Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments Systemhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/us/politics/elon-musk-doge-federal-payments-system.html Trump Tax Proposals: Details & Analysishttps://taxfoundation.org/research/federal-tax/trump-administration-tax-proposals/ Agentic AI: Small steps, big aspirations at accounting firmshttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/agentic-ai-small-steps-big-aspirations-at-accounting-firms WiseLayer Raises $7.2 Million for AI Agents for Accounting Teamshttps://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/wiselayer-raises-7-2-million-for-ai-agents-for-accounting-teams/ BDO Gets Accused of Inflating Revenue Ahead of the ESOP Again, This Time in a Class Action Lawsuithttps://www.goingconcern.com/bdo-gets-accused-of-inflating-revenue-ahead-of-the-esop-again-this-time-in-a-class-action-lawsuit/ Taxing times: New Adobe Acrobat survey reveals taxpayer stressors and solutions for making filing easierhttps://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2025/02/20/taxing-times-new-adobe-acrobat-survey-reveals-taxpayer-stressors-solutions-for-making-filing-easierNeed 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 th...

Feb 1, 2025 • 1h 13min
Will IRS Agents Take White House Buyout & TaxDome Leak Explained
Blake and David examine several significant developments, including TaxDome's data security incident, and the implications of China's DeepSeek AI model that caused Nvidia's stock to drop. They also dig into the White House's federal employee buyout offer that could impact IRS staffing levels and break down key findings from Accounting Today's 2025 Year Ahead survey about trends in remote work, tech spend, and AI adoption in accounting firms.SponsorsKeeper - http://accountingpodcast.promo/keeperCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casBasil - http://accountingpodcast.promo/basilChapters(00:24) - Introduction and Episode Overview
(01:41) - Listener Shoutouts and Engagement
(02:31) - Sports Banter and Mood Check
(03:22) - Live Stream Interaction
(05:11) - TaxDome Data Incident Discussion
(22:24) - White House Buyout Offer for Federal Employees
(31:26) - DeepSeek AI Model and Market Impact
(36:24) - Exploring Perplexity's New DeepSeek R1 Model
(36:58) - Comparing Reasoning Capabilities: R1 vs. ChatGPT
(38:10) - The Google Search Analogy
(39:16) - Concerns Over Unverified Financial Information
(40:32) - Running AI Models on Personal Hardware
(41:00) - Cost Implications for Businesses Using AI
(42:59) - Innovation in Large vs. Small Firms
(45:33) - Reforming the IRS: A New Approach
(48:36) - Addressing the Accountant Labor Shortage
(49:32) - Accounting Trends for 2025
(57:00) - The Role of AI in Accounting Tools
(59:56) - Frustrations with Current Accounting Software
(01:05:33) - Final Thoughts
Show NotesDeepseek R1 Explained by a Retired Microsoft Engineerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3TpcHebtxMChina’s DeepSeek AI dethrones ChatGPT on App Store: Here’s what you should knowhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/27/chinas-deepseek-ai-tops-chatgpt-app-store-what-you-should-know.htmlTaxDome reports security incident, says no sensitive data exposedhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/taxdome-reports-data-breach Reporting system error official post-mortemhttps://community.taxdome.com/c/resources/reporting-system-incident-official-post-mortem-794aebba-618b-4857-8aab-debca4e644ee TaxDome Post from Caleb Jenkins’ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/calebjenkins1994_so-taxdome-can-you-tell-us-more-about-activity-7288762022882594816-X9eS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopTrump administration offers roughly 2 million federal workers a buyout to resignhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-administration-offer-federal-workers-buyouts-resign-rcna189661Trump suggests sending IRS agents to the borderhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-suggests-sending-irs-agents-233900348.htmlAccounting in 2025: The year ahead in numbershttps://www.accountingtoday.com/list/accounting-in-2025-the-year-ahead-in-numbersTop 10 AI accounting tools every business needs in 2025https://www.accountancyage.com/2025/01/24/top-10-ai-accounting-tools-every-business-needs-in-2025/Xero's new tagline: 'Your business supercharged'https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/xero-announces-new-tagline-your-business-superchargedNeed 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


