NATP Breaks Up with Intuit & Fat Joe vs. BDO
10/17/24 • 77 min
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Blake and David touch on several hot topics in the accounting world, including the fallout from Intuit's controversial TurboTax ad, and the National Association of Tax Preparers cutting ties with the company. They also examine Trump Jr.'s threats against Deloitte, KPMG's support for alternative pathways to CPA licensure, and rapper Fat Joe's recent experiences with BDO.
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Chapters
- (01:16) - Controversial Intuit Ad Campaign
- (03:29) - Blake's Grand Canyon Adventure
- (04:49) - Intuit's Industry Fallout
- (09:58) - Tax Preparation Fee Calculator
- (14:34) - NATP's AI Transition
- (22:01) - Trump Jr. vs. Deloitte
- (24:17) - Trump's Tax Policy for Expats
- (28:08) - Popular Tax Proposals
- (34:42) - App News: Numeric's Big Funding Round
- (35:46) - Understanding Flux Analysis
- (37:11) - AI in Accounting: Real-World Applications
- (40:38) - Tax Season Tips and Client Management
- (43:27) - CPA Licensure and Industry Challenges
- (53:33) - Auditor Misconduct and SEC Rulings
- (57:54) - Celebrity Financial Scandals: Fat Joe's Case
- (01:13:59) - Closing Remarks and Upcoming Adventures
Show Notes
TurboTax ‘Breakup’ Ad Draws Ire From Tax Pro Org
https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/turbotax-breakup-ad-draws-ire-from-tax-pro-org/
Deloitte takes fire from Trump-Vance allies over leaked employee messages
https://thehill.com/business/4919910-deloitte-employee-trump-criticism/
Trump supports ending double taxation on Americans living abroad: ‘Let’s put America First’
KPMG Supports Alternative CPA Paths to Address Accountant Shortage
SEC Drops Auditor Misconduct Cases After In-House Judges Ruling
Fat Joe Suing Accountants Over Fraud Activity
https://www.bet.com/article/dh3bcc/fat-joe-suing-accountants-over-fraud-activity
Numeric grabs $28M Series A to automate accounting using AI
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/10/numeric-grabs-28m-series-a-for-automating-accounting-with-ai/
Ex-Tingo Auditor Aided, Concealed ‘Massive Fraud,’ SEC Claims
https://news.bloombergtax.com/financial-accounting/ex-tingo-auditor-aided-concealed-massive-fraud-sec-claims
Fat Joe On Getting Robbed By Accountants, Using The N-Word, BET Hip Hop Awards + More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL3RV6SHY4E
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Blake and David touch on several hot topics in the accounting world, including the fallout from Intuit's controversial TurboTax ad, and the National Association of Tax Preparers cutting ties with the company. They also examine Trump Jr.'s threats against Deloitte, KPMG's support for alternative pathways to CPA licensure, and rapper Fat Joe's recent experiences with BDO.
Sponsors
LiveFlow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/liveflowIgnition - http://accountingpodcast.promo/ignition
Mercury - http://accountingpodcast.promo/mercury
Chapters
- (01:16) - Controversial Intuit Ad Campaign
- (03:29) - Blake's Grand Canyon Adventure
- (04:49) - Intuit's Industry Fallout
- (09:58) - Tax Preparation Fee Calculator
- (14:34) - NATP's AI Transition
- (22:01) - Trump Jr. vs. Deloitte
- (24:17) - Trump's Tax Policy for Expats
- (28:08) - Popular Tax Proposals
- (34:42) - App News: Numeric's Big Funding Round
- (35:46) - Understanding Flux Analysis
- (37:11) - AI in Accounting: Real-World Applications
- (40:38) - Tax Season Tips and Client Management
- (43:27) - CPA Licensure and Industry Challenges
- (53:33) - Auditor Misconduct and SEC Rulings
- (57:54) - Celebrity Financial Scandals: Fat Joe's Case
- (01:13:59) - Closing Remarks and Upcoming Adventures
Show Notes
TurboTax ‘Breakup’ Ad Draws Ire From Tax Pro Org
https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/turbotax-breakup-ad-draws-ire-from-tax-pro-org/
Deloitte takes fire from Trump-Vance allies over leaked employee messages
https://thehill.com/business/4919910-deloitte-employee-trump-criticism/
Trump supports ending double taxation on Americans living abroad: ‘Let’s put America First’
KPMG Supports Alternative CPA Paths to Address Accountant Shortage
SEC Drops Auditor Misconduct Cases After In-House Judges Ruling
Fat Joe Suing Accountants Over Fraud Activity
https://www.bet.com/article/dh3bcc/fat-joe-suing-accountants-over-fraud-activity
Numeric grabs $28M Series A to automate accounting using AI
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/10/numeric-grabs-28m-series-a-for-automating-accounting-with-ai/
Ex-Tingo Auditor Aided, Concealed ‘Massive Fraud,’ SEC Claims
https://news.bloombergtax.com/financial-accounting/ex-tingo-auditor-aided-concealed-massive-fraud-sec-claims
Fat Joe On Getting Robbed By Accountants, Using The N-Word, BET Hip Hop Awards + More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL3RV6SHY4E
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- (59:22) - Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement
Show Notes
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How Vuori’s Joe Kudla went from accountant to fashion industry success
https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/goldman-sachs-talks/joe-kudla
FreshBooks lays off 140
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/freshbooks-lays-off-140-staff-cites-challenging-18-months
SEC Charges Olayinka Oyebola and His Accounting Firm With Aiding and Abetting Massive Fraud
https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-157
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- (54:05) - Introducing Mark Koziel: New AICPA President
- (57:48) - Ad Break: Practice Protect Cybersecurity
- (01:00:04) - Debate on Abortion and Political Affiliations
- (01:04:50) - Banking Crisis and Economic Policies
- (01:07:02) - Intuit's Controversial Ad Campaign
- (01:15:19) - Warren Buffett's Stance on Bank of America
- (01:25:00) - Conclusion and Upcoming Events
Show Notes
Do immigrants really take jobs and lower wages?
https://www.npr.org/2024/06/28/1197959366/immigration-economics-mariel-boatlift
Escalating Cyber Threats Demand Stronger Global Defense and Cooperation
American productivity still leads the world
https://www.economist.com/special-report/2024/10/14/american-productivity-still-leads-the-world
Public sector talent shortage: Unique challenges require unique solutions
https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2024/oct/public-sector-accounting-challenges.html
Intuit asked us to delete part of this Decoder episode
Buffett's Berkshire Trims BofA Stake Closer to 10%
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