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The AICPA must address low CPA salaries to solve the talent pipeline problem
Blake Oliver 11/5/24 Blake Oliver 11/5/24

The AICPA must address low CPA salaries to solve the talent pipeline problem

Here's my question to AICPA's new incoming president, Mark Koziel: What will you do as the new president of the AICPA to raise wages for average CPAs?

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Erase client frustration with automated tax return delivery they’ll adopt
Accounting Blake Oliver 11/1/24 Accounting Blake Oliver 11/1/24

Erase client frustration with automated tax return delivery they’ll adopt

Ever had a client say "I never got the email" about their tax return? Tired of chasing clients for signatures and document approvals? Learn how to cure this headache with SafeSend’s first CPE course on Earmark.

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KPMG CEO Paul Knopp backs an end to the 150-hour rule
Blake Oliver 10/22/24 Blake Oliver 10/22/24

KPMG CEO Paul Knopp backs an end to the 150-hour rule

According to Knopp, "We have a brewing crisis that will impact accounting firms and corporations. We need to absolutely address it in the very near term. The cost of becoming a CPA has become too high."

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Why TurboTax's 'Break up with your tax pro' ad hit a nerve
Accounting Blake Oliver 10/22/24 Accounting Blake Oliver 10/22/24

Why TurboTax's 'Break up with your tax pro' ad hit a nerve

TurboTax's "break up with your tax pro" ad touched a nerve in the accounting world. And you know what? Maybe it’s because they have a point.

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Beyond partnerships: A conversation with Ryan Spohn of Sikich
Accounting Blake Oliver 10/19/24 Accounting Blake Oliver 10/19/24

Beyond partnerships: A conversation with Ryan Spohn of Sikich

Discover how abandoning outdated structures can attract top talent, improve performance metrics, and revolutionize client satisfaction.

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This week on the pod: NATP breaks up with Intuit and Fat Joe vs. BDO
Accounting Blake Oliver 10/18/24 Accounting Blake Oliver 10/18/24

This week on the pod: NATP breaks up with Intuit and Fat Joe vs. BDO

In our latest episode of The Accounting Podcast, we discuss the fallout from Intuit's controversial TurboTax ad and the National Association of Tax Professionals cutting ties with the company. We also examine Trump Jr.'s threats against Deloitte, KPMG's support for alternative pathways to CPA licensure, and rapper Fat Joe's experience with BDO.

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How Kenyth got His CPA credits in 3 months and 36 days
Accounting Blake Oliver 10/18/24 Accounting Blake Oliver 10/18/24

How Kenyth got His CPA credits in 3 months and 36 days

A bachelor's degree in 3 months, a master's in 36 days, and all 4 CPA exams passed within 18 months. Kenyth's journey will change everything you know about getting your CPA license. It doesn't have to take nearly as much time or money as you think.

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Benjamin F. Borgers surrenders Colorado CPA license
Accounting Blake Oliver 10/18/24 Accounting Blake Oliver 10/18/24

Benjamin F. Borgers surrenders Colorado CPA license

Good news! Benjamin F. Borgers, the CPA who faked over a thousand public company audits, is no longer a licensed CPA in Colorado. It only took 5 months.

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No CPE credits, just epic views hiking rim-to-rim with a fellow CPA
Tax Blake Oliver 10/17/24 Tax Blake Oliver 10/17/24

No CPE credits, just epic views hiking rim-to-rim with a fellow CPA

How many CPE credits did two CPAs earn hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim?

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Building a $200K accounting firm in just 15 hours a week
Accounting Blake Oliver 10/16/24 Accounting Blake Oliver 10/16/24

Building a $200K accounting firm in just 15 hours a week

Erica Goode, CPA shares how she built a $200K solo accounting firm working just 15 hours a week.

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