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Don Jr. Explains GAAP & Why No One's Going Into Accounting
Episode 353
Blake and David dig into the use of AI agents in solving problems, emphasizing the effectiveness of assigning different roles to the agents and having them interact with each other to reach satisfactory results. They also discuss the latest accounting news, including the recent arrest of an IRS contractor, the IRS slashing the PTIN fee, ongoing trials, and cyber-attacks.
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Chapters
- (00:47) - Don Jr. explains GAAP
- (04:07) - Stories we'll cover this week
- (06:13) - WSJ article on why no one is going into accounting
- (10:30) - New Illinois CPA Society survey
- (12:42) - The IRS is watching people who resold Taylor Swift tickets
- (14:11) - Chick-fil-A is testing out robot servers and what accountants can learn in what customers want & expect in restaurants
- (18:39) - Zoom adds AI companion features
- (23:58) - FedNow hits milestone
- (26:07) - Listener mail
- (34:15) - QuickBooks offers a $50/month assisted bookkeeping service
- (40:33) - Listener mail: Should I change majors from accounting?
- (43:17) - FEMA and WGU are alternative ways to earn 150 credits
- (46:33) - Microsoft using AI to help AI
- (51:00) - Former IRS contractor charged with leaking billionaire tax filings
- (55:03) - Trump blaming his former Mazars accountant in fraud trial
- (59:36) - CPA Canada vs CPA Quebec and CPA Montreal updates
- (01:01:53) - MGM cyber attack follow up
- (01:04:16) - WSJ reports Binance is in trouble
- (01:08:25) - Wrap up and how to reach us
Show Notes
Chick-fil-A Reportedly Tests Robot Servers Amid Diner Concerns Around Automation
AICPA Endorses Key Legislation Recognizing the Link Between ...
Why No One's Going Into Accounting - WSJ
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/accounting-salary-cpa-shortage-dec2caa2
IRS slashes PTIN fees
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-slashes-ptin-fees
New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway
IRS contractor charged in leak of billionaire taxpayer info
CPA Standoff: Financial transparency a key issue in national ...