
Who’s most likely to quit your firm?
Middle managers are the most likely to quit accounting firms. In Episode 447 of The Accounting Podcast, we explore the ‘Satisfaction Smile,’ rising wages with fewer jobs, how one college is reinventing accounting education with AI and internships, and more.

House Republicans hold FASB hostage with threat to cut funding
Congress holds accounting rules hostage while AI cracks bank voice authentication. Plus: Why accounting degrees beat most majors with 261% ROI. This and more in Episode 446 of The Accounting Podcast.

How Automation Helps Accountants Scale Their E-commerce Practice Without Burning Out
Manual VAT compliance is killing your practice. See how automation helps accountants service more e-commerce clients in less time with better outcomes.

Stablecoins: The next big thing in accounting (and why it's risky)
The stablecoin market is set to grow by $2 trillion, creating huge opportunities for CPAs. Learn about the risks, rewards, and why accountants are at the center of this revolution.

Why military veterans make exceptional accountants: A Navy veteran's perspective
Discover why military veterans excel in accounting careers, featuring insights from Navy veteran Mark Steinhoff on how military structure and precision translate to success in finance.

The $2 trillion stablecoin opportunity for CPAs in the GENIUS Act
The federal government just handed auditors a potential $2 trillion opportunity, but it might also recreate the financial chaos of the 1800s.

Who's most likely to quit your accounting firm?
A new survey found it's probably a middle manager with 6-10 years experience who works in audit, has no work from home flexibility, and gets zero support with difficult clients.

Stop being a checklist zombie: A new podcast for auditors who want to add value
Introducing "Audit Smarter," a new show from the Earmark team that helps practitioners upgrade from checklist managers to strategic advisors.

Putting Perplexity's Comet browser to the test with accounting data entry
On The Accounting Podcast, I tested Perplexity new Comet browser - their AI assistant that promises to work across browser tabs and handle repetitive tasks. The test was simple: take a basic PDF invoice (one line item, $85 for web design) and enter it as a bill in Xero.

CPA firms cut jobs while raising wages
Total employment in accounting and tax services dropped by 9,200 jobs in the past year, but average hourly pay jumped 6.1% to $43.88.