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The Accounting Podcast

Blake Oliver & David Leary
Accounting
IRS
AI In Accounting
Artificial Intelligence
Intuit
AICPA
Quickbooks
PCAOB
Accounting Profession
Donald Trump
Tariffs
Work-Life Balance
Remote Work
Private Equity
Accounting Industry
CPE Credits
Turbotax
Openai
Xero
CPA Licensure

The Accounting Podcast (formerly the Cloud Accounting Podcast) is the world's #1 accounting, bookkeeping, and tax podcast! Join us weekly for a roundup of accounting news, analysis, and interviews. Plus, earn free NASBA-approved CPE credits for listening with the Earmark app. Learn more at earmarkcpe.com.

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Is private equity betting on the wrong accounting firms? Blake and David break down CBIZ’s stock slide, why investors may be losing faith in the traditional firm model, and how AI could help smaller firms compete far above their size. They also cover... more

Is AI about to break the billable hour? Blake and David unpack what they heard at a major AI tax summit, where new tools promise to prepare complex returns in minutes instead of hours. They also debate Intuit’s stock slide, Trump’s extraordinary IRS ... more

Is AI really the next Google—or are investors repeating the last tech bubble? Blake and David dig into OpenAI’s legal win, the accounting mechanics behind soaring AI valuations, and why cloud credits and paper gains may be inflating the market. They ... more

Could public companies stop reporting every quarter? Blake and David break down the SEC’s push toward optional semiannual reporting, OpenAI’s new consulting arm, and what both moves could mean for accountants. They also cover tariff refund accounting... more

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Jim Bork
One of the panelists; referenced as leading AI inside a large firm
Witham
Episode: Is GAAP Inflating the AI Bubble?
Kenji Kuramoto
Managing Partner in Residence at Basis; Founder at Acuity
Basis / Acuity
Episode: Treasury Declares US Insolvent, AI Does Taxes (with Kenji Kuramoto)
Dom Piscopo
Founder of Big Four Transparency, an initiative to collect and analyze salary and job satisfaction data in accounting firms.
Big Four Transparency
Episode: The Best & Worst Firms in Accounting with Dom Piscopo
Chris Macksey
CEO of Prix Fixe Accounting
Prix Fixe Accounting
Episode: The Future of Advisory: Unlocking Your Firm’s CFO Potential (from The Earmark Podcast)
James Erving
Head of Sales Americas at Fathom
Fathom
Episode: The Future of Advisory: Unlocking Your Firm’s CFO Potential (from The Earmark Podcast)
Wesley McDonald
Go-to-market leader at Relay
Relay
Episode: Banking on Change: How Renegade Firms Redefine Success (from The Earmark Podcast)
Marie Greene
Founder and CEO of Connected Accounting
Connected Accounting
Episode: Pricing For Profit: Unlocking Your Firm’s True Value (from The Earmark Podcast)
Ryan Embree
Director of Partnerships at Ignition
Ignition
Episode: Pricing For Profit: Unlocking Your Firm’s True Value (from The Earmark Podcast)
Madeline Reeves
Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry, host of the Finding Fearless Podcast
Fearless Foundry
Episode: Burning It Down To Build Better: How Community Is Key To Battling Burnout (from The Earmark Podcast)

Hosts

Blake Oliver
Host of The Accounting Podcast (and variations of the show name over time); leads analysis and commentary on accounting news, AI, and industry trends.
David Leary
Co-host, providing industry context, practical analysis, and conversational balance with the co-host on accounting and tech topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 576 ratings
  • Hyper focused on AI

    Seems like all they like to talk about these days is AI. Gets old and repetitive.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Louie_5
    United States5 months ago
  • Orange Man Bad

    They seemed to run out of material to talk about in resort to bashing Trump

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    djcopelandusmce
    United States6 months ago
  • Good content but…

    Please do something with your audio setup to fix the mouth noises. Ew.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    debbiegrick
    United States7 months ago
  • Too Political

    I used to enjoy this podcast but the hosts lately spend too much time taking misinformed jabs at certain politicians. If only they would stick to accounting.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JaxRemmy
    United States8 months ago
  • Current and relevant info

    The Accounting Podcast has provided one more path to earn CPE while staying caught up on current events. With so much going on in the financial and political world at the moment, I have appreciated the thoughtful discussion. It helps me digest the issues and in turn keep my clients better informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chillSverige
    United States10 months ago

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The show is praised for staying current on accounting news with balanced opinions.
Some listeners criticize audio quality and perceived political slant from episodes.
Audience enjoys easy-to-follow discussion and practical takeaways, plus CPE integration.

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Treasury Declares US Insolvent, AI Does Taxes (with Kenji Kuramoto)
Q: How do AI agents change the CAS market and workflow?
Agents can handle transactional work, enable more scalable client interfaces, and potentially increase efficiency by 60-80% while requiring human oversight for complex items.
The Best & Worst Firms in Accounting with Dom Piscopo
Q: How do the Big Four fit into all of this?
Dom explains that the Big Four firms generally reported satisfaction scores close to the average and also provided specifics on each of the firms' job satisfaction ratings and hours worked.
The Best & Worst Firms in Accounting with Dom Piscopo
Q: So, Dom, do you have any data that if you're in the consulting division versus the audit division where your satisfactions might be?
Dom mentions that tax and audit job satisfaction has actually been steadily increasing year over year, while consulting and advisory divisions tend to be more volatile.
Banking on Change: How Renegade Firms Redefine Success (from The Earmark Podcast)
Q: What advice would you give to a firm leader who wants to push boundaries but fears client or staff backlash?
As a leader, it's essential to manage culture and communicate the reasons behind changes to help staff understand and align with new directions.
Banking on Change: How Renegade Firms Redefine Success (from The Earmark Podcast)
Q: What is a Renegade firm in your mind?
A renegade firm leads clients to new solutions while challenging the status quo and leveraging technology for a better experience.

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A broadly focused accounting and finance round-up that blends timely industry news with AI-driven workflows, practice management, and regulatory shifts. Regular hosts dissect Big Four movements, automation adoption, tax policy, and CPE-enabled learning, while weaving in vendor updates and real-world firm anecdotes. The format balances accessible analysis with practical takeaways for practitioners, managers, and firm leaders who want current event context and actionable insights without getting bogged down in technical minutiae. A standout angle is the sustained emphasis on AI-enabled working and its impact on pricing, staffing, and service delivery across firms of all sizes.

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1. Jason On Firms Podcast
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4. Tax in Action: Practical Strategies for Tax Pros
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Recent guests on The Accounting Podcast include:

1. Jim Bork
2. Kenji Kuramoto
3. Dom Piscopo
4. Chris Macksey
5. James Erving
6. Wesley McDonald
7. Marie Greene
8. Ryan Embree

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