Cloud Accounting Podcast

MARCH 17, 2025

Is the CPA exam fundamentally flawed? Dr. Josh McGowan of Troy University joins Blake Oliver to dissect these troubling statistics and explore how the 2024 CPA Evolution model may be inadvertently pushing candidates toward "easier" disciplines. Meet Our Guest, Dr. Josh McGowan, CPA LinkedIn: [link] X: [link] Need CPE?

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

APRIL 26, 2023

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CPA Financial Statements Accounting Accounting 98

Cloud Accounting Podcast

JANUARY 10, 2025

workers and the potential implications for audit quality. workers and the potential implications for audit quality. Blake and David explore the controversial H-1B visa program's impact on the accounting profession, particularly how firms like Deloitte reportedly pay visa holders 10% less than U.S.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

APRIL 19, 2023

The M-Score is warning that the chance of fraud is the highest in over 40 years; Did KPMG fail to issue a critical audit matter for Silicon Valley Bank?; 57:50) - Blake co-wrote an article for CPA Practice Advisor (01:02:31) - Wrap up and where to reach us Need CPE?

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

MARCH 28, 2023

billion error (11:30) - Blake and David talked to Linda about alternative CPA pathway (15:37) - Blog Post on NASBA website on CPA pipeline problem (19:11) - Are salaries the bigger issue? (21:24) Show Notes Texas Close to Allowing CPA Candidates to Test with 120 Credits [link] South Carolina's Top Accountant to Step Down After $3.5

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

JULY 11, 2023

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They also talk about an accounting reference in the new Trolls movie and the need for more diverse and positive CPA portrayals in media. 28:25) - Berkshire Hathaway lawsuit (38:51) - SmileDirectClub declares bankruptcy (45:37) - Thoughts on accountants doing IT audits (51:03) - How much money do Americans need to be happy? (01:04:24)

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Blake and David discuss the potential for AI to replace CEOs of CPA firms. Then, on to cryptocurrency scams and criticisms of the 150-hour rule for becoming a CPA, with listener emails sharing personal experiences and concerns about the rule. (27:13)

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

APRIL 12, 2023

(13:59) - Breakdown on how the IRS plans to spend that money (24:01) - Tax advice from TikTok (34:39) - What is the accounting pro's role in advising a client on taxes (37:47) - Accounting Today's April Fools Day post (39:40) - Minnestoa CPA Society gets a big supporter in CLA on the 150 rule (45:39) - Should we move the tax deadlines? (49:56)

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Earmark Accounting Podcast

APRIL 22, 2024

The CPA profession faces an identity crisis, with challenges in the candidate pipeline, non-attest services' role, and CPE's effectiveness. This webinar explores the impact of the fifth-year requirement, the value of consulting services, the need for engaging CPE, and the use of the CPA designation in non-traditional roles.

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CPA Auditing Accounting Accounting 45

Cloud Accounting Podcast

MAY 16, 2023

Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes KPMG pens deal with MindBridge to apply AI to digital audits | Accounting Today [link] We ran the CPA exam through ChatGPT and it failed miserably | Accounting Today [link] I Cloned Myself With AI.

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CPA Auditing Tax Billing 52

Cloud Accounting Podcast

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Blake and David discuss a controversial TurboTax ad campaign encouraging people to "break up" with their tax professionals, analyze survey data on AI adoption in accounting firms, and critically examine proposed changes to CPA licensure requirements. Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad.

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Analytix Finance & Accounting

JULY 18, 2023

CPA firms play a critical role in today’s complex financial landscape. They provide essential services ranging from audits and tax preparation to consulting and advisory services. However, operating a successful CPA firm comes with its fair share of challenges.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 17, 2024

Impact of CPE on Certification If a CPA does not meet the CPE requirements of the governing state board of public accountancy, there is usually a requirement to make up the missing training time. If this does not happen within a reasonable period of time, then the person's CPA certificate is revoked.

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Earmark Accounting Podcast

APRIL 8, 2024

Audit is at a crossroads. Join Alan Anderson and Blake Oliver as they tackle pressing questions on audit's failure to innovate and chart a new direction focused on value-added assurance. Discover what’s at stake if audit no longer matters and how leadership today can write a better tomorrow. How can assurance stay relevant?

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

JUNE 20, 2023

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Auditing CPA XERO Account Bookkeeping 52

Cloud Accounting Podcast

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

We discuss how it will impact tax preparation and the diligence required to avoid invalid/fraudulent ERC claims, the bookkeeping and accounting changes to accommodate the moratorium, and the effects on audits. Arellano, CPA PFS CGMA LinkedIn: [link] Need CPE? Arellano, CPA PFS CGMA LinkedIn: [link] Need CPE?

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Tax Accounting Accounting CPA 72

Cloud Accounting Podcast

MAY 25, 2022

link] 52:32 – Reckon sells accounting division for $100m [link] 53:30 – Audit and accounting software company Caseware rebrands [link] 54:22 – This Seattle startup backed by American Express wants to be the 'LinkedIn of accounting' – GeekWire [link] Get in Touch Thanks for listening and for the great reviews!

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Auditing CPA Accounting Software Collections 40

Cloud Accounting Podcast

JANUARY 19, 2024

Blake and David mull over the Arizona CPA Society's survey revealing that 80% of Arizona CPAs support 150-hour-rule alternatives. Wrapping things up, some reflections on the need for major reforms in auditing and regulation of the accounting profession. All this and more, right here, right now!

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CPA Auditing Computation Accounting Software 64

Cloud Accounting Podcast

AUGUST 30, 2023

Blake and David discuss issues relating to the accounting profession's talent pipeline, including a high school student's negative experience in her first accounting class and efforts by state CPA societies to reduce licensing barriers. Why not let the listeners of The Cloud Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad?

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Accounting Accounting XERO CPA 72

Cloud Accounting Podcast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In our 400th episode, Blake and David dive into the controversial world of audit quality and Big Four accounting firms. They also discuss a listener's critical email about their audit coverage, explore recent audit failures and deficiencies, and debate the underlying incentives in the audit industry.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

JUNE 26, 2024

They dive into the murky waters of corporate financial controls and audit practices. Get an insider's perspective on the 150-hour CPA licensing requirement and hear ideas for reform that could revolutionize the profession. (33:23) They dive into the murky waters of corporate financial controls and audit practices.

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CPA Auditing Tax Accounting 60

Cloud Accounting Podcast

JUNE 7, 2024

Anthony shares his journey from audit to tax and eventually to valuation, highlighting the importance of soft skills and effective communication in advisory roles. He also provides valuable insights into the day-to-day life of a valuation professional and offers advice for young CPAs interested in pursuing this career path.

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CPA Auditing Tax Accounting 49

Cloud Accounting Podcast

MARCH 21, 2024

They also get into Minnesota's CPA licensure bill for 150-hour requirement alternatives and KPMG's audit findings on the Department of Education and the cost of the federal student loan program. Show Notes Could CPAs telling their stories be the key to attracting Gen Zers to accounting? The new Earmark app is coming soon!

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CPA Billing Customer Service Collections 53

Cloud Accounting Podcast

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Wrapping things up, we’ve got listener questions about the value of CPA licenses and growing advisory services in accounting firms. Wrapping things up, we’ve got listener questions about the value of CPA licenses and growing advisory services in accounting firms.

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CPA Auditing Accounting Accounting 49

Cloud Accounting Podcast

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Billion Deal for Melio [link] Bill Holdings stock sinks amid report of $1.95B deal talks for Melio. Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Billion Deal for Melio [link] Bill Holdings stock sinks amid report of $1.95B deal talks for Melio.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

MARCH 10, 2023

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General Ledger QuickBooks CPA XERO 59

AvidXchange

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is required for CPAs to maintain their professional competence and provide quality accounting services. With the end of the year rapidly approaching, we know that some CPAs are trying to find time to fulfill their remaining CPE credits for the year.

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CPA Tax Auditing Financial Accounting 52

CapActix

MARCH 23, 2023

Cloud-Based Accounting Accounting & CPA firms earn higher year-after-year revenue and acquire 5X more customers with cloud-based accounting. CPA firms and businesses have been using it for years, but now it is more prevalent than ever. CPA firms can deliver efficient services to their clients while saving costs.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

AUGUST 16, 2023

18:45) - Smaller firms are the ones really impacted by this talent shortage (20:04) - PCAOB says 40 percent of 2022 audits are deficient (24:35) - What are the things younger accountants are really complaining about? (30:34) (13:28) - Are substantial equivalency and mobility really a roadblock? (18:45)

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

MAY 2, 2023

09:13) - Tell us more about the Padgett REtreat (10:41) - What are some ways to think about raising your prices? (13:44) Why not let the listeners of The Cloud Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad? 09:13) - Tell us more about the Padgett REtreat (10:41) - What are some ways to think about raising your prices? (13:44)

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accountingfly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Watch the webinar below! Think about Your Licensure Requirements Day to day, we’re seeing that firms still have an appetite for hiring a CPA. Accountants still see the value of the CPA license, but busy season hours prevent them from investing the time to do that. But you’re not them and that’s why you’re here.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

JANUARY 20, 2023

(21:15) - Thank you to our sponsor, Zoho (22:40) - Not enough firms are offering remote work (25:38) - Accountants don't need help getting clients (27:56) - Blake shares a story about his friend switching firms (29:44) - Blake shares a chart from CPA Trendlines (33:35) - What is the starting salary for a CPA at a medium to large firm? (37:16)

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Tax CPA QuickBooks Expense Reports 52

Cloud Accounting Podcast

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Guest Randy Crabtree of The Unique CPA podcast; the UK has an accountant turnover crisis, too; should accountants unionize? trained by a CPA [link] Google adds a new way to block calendar spam. Field service app Jobber raises $100 million and more! Sponsors SuiteFiles - [link] LiveFlow - [link] Anchor - [link] Need CPE?

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

OCTOBER 6, 2022

We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and, if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes , or Podchaser. Why not let the listeners of The Cloud Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad?

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

link] 29:46 – Matt Foreman on Twitter: "Tell me you’re taking incredibly aggressive tax positions that won’t withstand audit without saying you’re taking incredibly aggressive tax positions that won’t withstand audit. I’m looking at you @sweatystartup [link] 49:12 – How the FedNow(SM) Service will work [link] Federal Reserve Gov.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We also explore positive aspects of the accounting profession and address the need for critical changes like higher salaries and re-evaluating the audit process. We also explore positive aspects of the accounting profession and address the need for critical changes like higher salaries and re-evaluating the audit process.

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