The wisdom of being a lazy CPA

The wisdom of being a lazy CPA

The most productive accountants do the least work — well, routine work, that is. In my latest Accounting Today article, I share strategies to help you automate processes, delegate tasks, and leverage your expertise so you can focus on doing, well, anything else.

AI's 'Killer Function': Personal Agents That Work for You

AI's 'Killer Function': Personal Agents That Work for You

Sam Altman says that helpful agents will be AI's "killer function," integrating deeply into our lives and acting as extensions of ourselves. It sounds like science fiction, but you can start doing this now! In this article, I show you how.

Maybe you shouldn't start a podcast

Maybe you shouldn't start a podcast

In my latest Accounting Today article, I share insights from the 2024 Digital Deep Dive conference, where Brandon Hall and I discussed the realities of podcasting. While our shows have seen remarkable success, we emphasize that podcasting isn't for everyone.

1,500 bogus audits. A $14 million fine. A lifetime ban from the SEC. But no jail time?

1,500 bogus audits. A $14 million fine. A lifetime ban from the SEC. But no jail time?

1,500 bogus audits. A $14 million fine. A lifetime ban from the SEC. But no jail time? On today's live stream, we led with the breaking news about the charges against BF Borgers, a one-partner audit firm charged with faking hundreds of public company audits – including Trump's SPAC.

Join me live for "Building a Modern CPA Firm" with Alan Whitman

Join me live for "Building a Modern CPA Firm" with Alan Whitman

Join me on May 08, 2024, at 10:30 am PST for a live-streamed podcast interview with Alan Whitman, the former CEO of Baker Tilly US. Alan will share his advice for how to transform traditional CPA firms into modern, sustainable, and innovative powerhouses.