Episode Details

Could AI create a $20 trillion professional services earthquake? In this episode, Blake and David dive into the data showing that AI firms generate $45,000 more revenue per employee than non-adopters. You'll discover how AI is reshaping traditional accounting and what Claude's new ability to connect with your Gmail and calendar means for productivity. They also demonstrate how indistinguishable AI-cloned voices have become, sharing practical tips to protect yourself and clients from increasingly sophisticated voice scams. Plus, hear why the "impossible" US customs broker exam (with its shocking 4% pass rate) might offer accountants a lucrative alternative career path as tariff disputes heat up.

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• (00:37) - The Impact of AI on Accounting Firms
• (02:04) - Voice AI Scams and Protection Tips
• (03:34) - Legislative Updates and Industry News
• (05:44) - Live Stream Shoutouts and Sponsor Acknowledgements
• (06:50) - AI in Accounting: Revenue and Efficiency Insights
• (14:01) - AI Voice Cloning Demonstration
• (16:29) - Protecting Against AI Voice Scams
• (24:12) - AI's Impact on Work and Productivity
• (32:32) - AI in Tax and Accounting Firms
• (38:19) - Success in Contract Drafting
• (38:43) - Starbucks' Automation Reversal
• (41:07) - AI and Productivity Gains
• (53:58) - The Great Legacy Extinction
• (01:08:58) - The Impossible Tariff Test
• (01:13:09) - Private Equity in Accounting Firms
• (01:16:03) - Conclusion and CPE Credits

Show Notes

Firms with AI report higher per-employee revenue vs others
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/firms-with-ai-report-higher-per-employee-revenue-vs-others

Nine Ways to Protect Yourself from 'Impostor' Voice Scams
https://www.magzter.com/stories/newspaper/The-Wall-Street-Journal/NINE-WAYS-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-IMPOSTOR-VOICE-SCAMS

Danish study challenges claims about AI disrupting the labor market
https://getcoai.com/news/danish-study-challenges-claims-about-ai-disrupting-the-labor-market/

50% of finance teams still take over a week to close the books
https://www.cfo.com/news/50-of-finance-take-week-to-close-books-ledge-month-end-close-time-cfo-three-day-close-myth-/746085/

The Great Legacy Extinction: AI's $20T Takeover of Professional Services
https://www.venrock.com/insights/insights-technology/the-great-legacy-extinction-ais-20t-takeover-of-professional-services/

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