Tether's $109 billion question: Where's the audit?
$109 billion. That's the market cap of Tether, the world's largest stablecoin. It's also the amount of money effectively backed by nothing more than a pinky promise.
The race to automate audits
In this bonus episode of The Accounting Podcast, we explore the rapidly evolving world of audit automation with AJ Yawn, partner at Armanino LLP. We discuss their groundbreaking tool, Audit Ally, which is set to disrupt the SOC 2 audit landscape.
Hollywood accounting: A CPA's journey into entertainment
Join me on the Earmark Podcast as we pull back the curtain on Hollywood Accounting with Kendale King, CPA. Kendale shares his journey from Big Four auditor to studio accounting operations:
Is BOI reporting dead on arrival?
Is BOI reporting dead on arrival? We dive into this question and more on the latest Federal Tax Updates podcast episode.
Lyft's big financial typo
In our latest episode of The Accounting Podcast, David and I uncover the startling typo that sent Lyft's stock on an unexpected journey. We also show how AI is revolutionizing customer service, offer a fresh take on the 150-hour rule debate, and provide insights into the evolving landscape of commercial real estate taxes given the rise of remote work and decline of offices. Plus, we're discussing cutting-edge AI surveillance of employee communications and the IRS's ambitious plan to recover over $500 billion in tax revenues.
How AI is transforming and disrupting audit
In my latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Valdez about the impact of artificial intelligence and generative chatbots, like ChatGPT, on the audit profession. We delve into how these technologies are not just automating routine tasks but are also revolutionizing how we train staff, improve quality, and save time on substantive testing.
The biggest check you can write to the IRS
Did you know there's a limit to the size of checks you can write to the IRS? It's $99,999,999.99. We discuss this little-known fact and other fascinating stories from the intersection of accounting, technology, and pop culture on Episode 372 of The Accounting Podcast.
How to Build A $10 Million Accounting Advisory Firm With Weekly Client Interactions
Trailblazing CPA Jody Grunden recently appeared on The Earmark Podcast, unveiling the secret behind his firm’s incredible revenue growth to $10 million – weekly client meetings. Learn how shifting to consistent weekly touchpoints revolutionized Jody's client relationships, allowing him to participate in strategic decisions, provide relevant real-time advice, and drive explosive growth.
Mozilla's Head of Accounting Talks NetSuite, Remote Work, the Accounting Talent Crisis and More
At SuiteWorld 2023 in Las Vegas, I had the pleasure of interviewing Xenia Tovchykh, Head of Global Accounting Operations at Mozilla Corporation. During our conversation, Xenia gave us an inside look at accounting and finance at the maker of the popular Firefox web browser.
Phone Interviews: Impressing the Non-Accountant Recruiter
Here are some valuable tips for acing phone screens with recruiters, according to Mike Manalac, CPA, who used these strategies to land his dream accounting job at Google.