Podcast Episodes

Accounting Professor Bills Trump $900,000 for Expert Testimony

Episode 364

Just in time for the holidays, Blake and David examine the accounting professor from NYU who charged Trump nearly $900,000 for expert testimony. They also tackle issues around accountant retention an…

Published on 2 years ago

Building a Firm to the Right Size with Keila Hill-Trawick, CPA

Episode 363

Keila Hill-Trawick joins Blake and David to discuss her philosophy on intentionally building a firm to the "right" size, rather than pursuing endless revenue growth. She also explains how her firm na…

Published on 2 years ago

Solving the CPA Pipeline Problem: An Interview with AICPA's National Pipeline Advisory Group

Lexy Kessler, National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG) chair and Sue Coffey, Chief Executive Officer – Public Accounting with AICPA join us for a special bonus episode to address the accounting talent…

Published on 2 years ago

QuickBooks Desktop Is Dead. Long Live Online!

Episode 362

Blake and David discuss Intuit's announcement that QuickBooks Desktop will no longer be sold as new subscriptions after July 2024. They also talk about the need for changes in the accounting professi…

Published on 2 years ago

AICPA Blames Boring Accounting Professors for Pipeline Problem

Episode 361

Blake and David discuss updates from the AICPA's Talent Pipeline Committee, including surprises about the high dropout rate of accounting majors in college. They also explore new custom AI capabiliti…

Published on 2 years ago

Listener Mail: Compilations, Talent Crisis, ESOPs, 120 v. 150, TurboTax

Episode 360

Blake and David sort through the listener mailbag to find out what you think! Amongst the letters, we’ve got opinions on accounting without assurance and the industry talent crisis, as well as potent…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

What's New in QuickBooks from Connect | Firms Turning Away Work Due to Staffing Shortages

Episode 359

We're back from QuickBooks Connect 2023 with announcements, updates, new features, and improvements in QuickBooks Online. Also, EY got fined $3 million for cheating on ethics exams, and 42 percent of…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

How to Survive Public Accounting and the CPA Exam

Episode 358

CPA Exam prep rockstars Peter Olinto and Roger Philipp join Blake and David to discuss the evolution of the CPA Exam over time, the importance of making studying entertaining, and challenges facing t…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

What is QuickBooks Ledger? (from the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast)

Listen to the full Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5586a16e

Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast.

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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Can AI Become An Accounting Expert?

Episode 357

Blake and David examine the downfall of FTX and founder Sam Bankman-Fried and look at some controversies around Deloitte auditors backdating audit paperwork in Canada, receiving only a minor fine. Th…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago