Podcast Episodes

Corporate Transparency Act Ruled Unconstitutional (from the Federal Tax Updates podcast)

Here's a preview of Blake's recent appearance on Federal Tax Updates, where he joined host Roger Harris to unpack some of the biggest tax stories making headlines, from a federal court ruling deeming…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

The Race to Automate Audits

Blake and David meet up with AJ Yawn, partner at Armanino LLP, about Armanino's new tool, Audit Ally, which streamlines and automates SOC 2 audits. They discuss the growing trend of tech companies en…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

IRS Agents Working From Home Can Watch H&R Block Reality TV Show

Episode 375

We're celebrating surpassing 10,000 YouTube subscribers! Thank you! Blake and David look into H&R Block's new reality show about teaching people life skills like doing their taxes. They also talk abo…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

SPAC Attack: Why Withum Got Slapped with a $2M PCAOB Fine

Blake and David meet with Chris Vanover, President of CPAClub, about the recent $2 million PCAOB fine against Withum for poor audit quality on many 2021 SPAC audits. They examine Withum's 500% increa…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Weighing The Risks and Rewards Of Surge Pricing Tax Returns

Episode 374

Fast food chain Wendy's considers demand pricing – should your firm, too? We discuss the potential for surge pricing tax returns to smooth workload and raise revenue. We also dive into new AI-powered…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Trust Me, I'm an AI: Aaron Harris on the Future of Accounting

Aaron Harris joins Blake and David to discuss Sage's new AI offering, Sage Copilot, which brings generative intelligence into Sage Intacct to eliminate routine accounting work. They discuss specific …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Lyft's Big Financial Typo

Episode 373

Blake and David discuss the Lyft financial typo that sent its stock price soaring. They also examine how AI-powered help desks and customer service are improving efficiency by 10-20%, and look at som…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Why Accountants Quit Public Accounting Firms

Blake and David meet with Geoffrey Brown of the Illinois CPA Society to examine some key findings from ICPAS's recent retention report, including top reasons for turnover, where departing accountants…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

The Biggest Check You Can Write to The IRS

Episode 372

Blake and David break down the IRS's $99 million paper-check limit, how states use tax credits to attract movie productions (sometimes unsuccessfully) and give their take on actor Kenan Thompson losi…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

From Carpet Cleaner to CPA: An Accounting Student's Journey

Blake and David talk with Chayton Farlee, an accounting student at the University of the Pacific, about his journey into accounting and his thoughts on the profession. They discuss his inspiring path…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago