Best Accountingweb Podcasts (2025)

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No Accounting for Taste ep191: Tech adoption isn’t all about the technology 28:51

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Tom Herbert returns from the Sage Future user conference in Atlanta and spills all. He shares Sage’s artificial intelligence insights, classified into waves, and explores what each means. While discussing tech adoption, he argues that it’s not all about the technology, explaining other ways to get the attention of customers. Richard Hattersley refl…

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Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC 1:22:34

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What happens when 19 states simultaneously abandon the 150-hour CPA requirement while tariffs create unprecedented uncertainty for CFOs? Blake and CFO.com reporter Adam Zaki explore the rapid transformation of CPA licensure—from New York's recent changes to the coordinated state-by-state rollout that followed Barry Melancon's AICPA retirement. You'…

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AICPA Doesn't Care If PCAOB Goes Away 57:57

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What happens when venture capitalists spend billions on AI but need customers to buy it? In this episode, Blake and David explore how investment firms are now purchasing accounting firms to force-feed AI adoption, comparing it to Pepsi buying restaurants to sell more soda. They also dig into the massive gap between AI promises and reality, question…

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The Death of the Financial Close: Aaron Harris on AI's Accounting Revolution 46:58

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Live from the Sage Future conference in Atlanta, Aaron Harris, CTO of Sage, joins Blake and David to explain why he wants to completely eliminate the financial close rather than just make it faster. Harris breaks down the three waves of AI transformation in accounting—from task-based automation to generative AI to fully autonomous agents—and reveal…

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Real Life Ways Accountants Use AI, How Sage Will Eliminate the Close 1:08:40

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Blake and David return from Sage Future 2025 with insights into how AI is reshaping accounting—from eliminating the financial close to real-world use cases. They also cover Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s public breakup, the latest in Deel’s corporate spying allegations, Deloitte’s unapologetically intense work-life balance ad, and a billion-dollar “A…

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The $400 Million Question: Should Congress Eliminate the PCAOB?(From the Earmark Podcast) 50:49

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Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast: What happens when Congress votes to eliminate the watchdog that's overseen public company audits for two decades? In this episode, Blake Oliver sits down with three leading accounting academics—Maureen McNichols from Stanford, Nemit Shroff from MIT, and Daniel Aobdia from Penn State—to exam…

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Sage CEO: AI is the future, but we’ll always need accountants 19:23

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When Steve Hare first qualified as an accountant, he never imagined presenting to 4,000 people as chief executive of the UK's largest technology firm, steering it into the age of AI. However, he believes his accounting background will prove pivotal in managing one of the most transformational technologies seen in a generation. Hare joined Accountin…

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Excel Still Trumps AI, Tariffs Under Threat, QBO Price Increases Justified? 1:27:12

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What happens when a major newspaper publishes a summer reading list where only five of the 15 books actually exist? Blake and David explore this real example of AI-generated content gone wrong and what it means for accounting professionals who increasingly rely on automated tools. They break down QuickBooks' latest price increases, demonstrate how …

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No Accounting for Taste ep190: Apprenticeship cuts, mid-market software and a new podcast 25:31

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With the cut to Level 7 apprenticeship funding now confirmed, Richard Hattersley explains what it means for firms and training across the profession. He shares reactions from professional bodies and considers the long-term impact of the decision.Tom Herbert looks at the shift in focus from vendors and investors, from small business cloud accounting…

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Beyond the Hype: Real-World AI in Accounting and Finance 55:16

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How close are we to expense reports that create themselves? In this crossover episode recorded live at Emburse in Motion, Blake Oliver explores real-world AI implementation with Adriana Carpenter, CFO of Emburse, and Olga Pavlova from PizzaExpress. Discover how PizzaExpress manages 350+ restaurant locations using AI to automatically flag policy vio…

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One Big Beautiful Podcast Episode: Taxes, QuickBooks, & Tesla 1:03:05

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What happens when Congress passes a $3.8 trillion deficit-increasing bill by just one vote while promising fiscal responsibility? Blake and David break down the "Big Beautiful Bill" and reveal who really benefits—spoiler alert: it's not the middle class or the national debt. They explore QuickBooks' aggressive new AI agents rollout with price hikes…

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The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E1: Why Go for Growth? 17:53

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In the first episode of The Progressive Firm Podcast, Laura Leslie of DSG and Scott Heath of DJH pull back the curtain on their growth journeys, looking at how such an idea is born and subsequently implemented.By AccountingWEBUK

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Intuit's Tariff on Developers, Arizona Tariff Shelters, $1T Stolen Annually from US 1:11:26

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Could the Pope be on the hook for US taxes? As the first American elected Pope, Leo XIV faces an unusual conundrum under US citizenship rules. Meanwhile, Intuit's controversial new API pricing has developers reeling, and Hector Garcia joins the conversation to explain why this "tariff" threatens the entire QuickBooks ecosystem. Blake and David also…

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No Accounting for Taste ep189: Events season, tax avoidance and AI ethics 28:22

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After attending six events this year, Tom Herbert wraps up the spring events season and shares what stood out. Suggesting there’s been a big push around software that sorts, stores and manages data, Herbert looks at why there’s an increased interest and whether firms actually want it or whether it’s a way for vendors to justify their GenAI investme…

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Cut Your Tech Stack 50%, Threat to CPA in Florida, IRS Cuts Recap 1:15:29

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What if your firm could cut its tech stack in half while delivering faster results to clients? In this episode, Blake and David explore the consolidation revolution in accounting software as practice management tools secure massive funding rounds. They also break down how private equity is reshaping the profession's business model, with some firms …

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Firms Using AI Make More $, PCAOB Shutdown Fight, The Impossible Tariff Test 1:18:15

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Could AI create a $20 trillion professional services earthquake? In this episode, Blake and David dive into the data showing that AI firms generate $45,000 more revenue per employee than non-adopters. You'll discover how AI is reshaping traditional accounting and what Claude's new ability to connect with your Gmail and calendar means for productivi…

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No Accounting for Taste ep188: Spring tax update, cybersecurity and IPO’s 25:10

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Just ahead of the bank holiday, the government released a surprise Spring tax update. Richard Hattersley breaks down the key announcements, including the delay to the mandation of payrolling benefits and updates to the CEST tool. He also looks at proposed simplifications, such as helping businesses integrate gov.uk guidance with their AI products.A…

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Ramp Wants to Be the Federal Spend Card, Interview with Mark Koziel 1:12:33

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Could you spend years earning your CPA license only to be told you can't use it? In this episode, Mark Koziel, president of the AICPA, joins Blake and David to discuss the shocking trend of firms prohibiting CPAs from identifying themselves as such in emails, on business cards, and even on LinkedIn. Blake and David also explore the economic uncerta…

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Debits, Credits and Sniper Rifles: Reviewing the Accounting in The Accountant 1:00:27

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In this bonus episode, David teams up with Caleb and Zach from Oh My Fraud to unpack the 2016 film The Accountant. Together, they explore how Hollywood portrays forensic accounting, internal controls, and what happens when your auditor brings a thermos full of sniper parts. Connect with David and Caleb https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidleary https:/…

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No Accounting for Taste ep187: MTD, agentic AI and audit sanctions 30:29

2M ago30:29

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With HMRC expanding the MTD pilot from 16 April, Richard Hattersley unpacks the updates, including long-awaited multi-agent access and questions around the value of quarterly updates. Tom Herbert adds insight into technical challenges and what this means for accountants.Herbert then shifts gears to agentic AI, a more advanced form of artificial int…

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AI Spreadsheets, IRS Mass Resignations, Recession Signs 1:21:10

2M ago1:21:10

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Could AI be doing a day's work in just minutes for accountants? In this episode, Blake and David explore how accounting technology is revolutionizing traditional workflows, from Xero's new AI protocol that connects chatbots directly to accounting data, to Google's game-changing "I" function in Sheets that lets you analyze data with natural language…

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DOGE Proves IRS Can Move 100X Faster Without Red Tape 1:35:29

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What happens when a trade war meets bureaucratic red tape? In this episode, Blake and David dive into the explosive impact of 145% tariffs on Chinese goods and what it means for American businesses' bottom lines. Through real-world examples—from small retailers to tech giants like Apple—they break down how these policies could devastate supply chai…

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No Accounting for Taste ep191: Tech adoption isn’t all about the technology 28:51

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Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC 1:22:34

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AICPA Doesn't Care If PCAOB Goes Away 57:57

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The Death of the Financial Close: Aaron Harris on AI's Accounting Revolution 46:58

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Real Life Ways Accountants Use AI, How Sage Will Eliminate the Close 1:08:40

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The $400 Million Question: Should Congress Eliminate the PCAOB?(From the Earmark Podcast) 50:49

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Sage CEO: AI is the future, but we’ll always need accountants 19:23

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Excel Still Trumps AI, Tariffs Under Threat, QBO Price Increases Justified? 1:27:12

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No Accounting for Taste ep190: Apprenticeship cuts, mid-market software and a new podcast 25:31

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Beyond the Hype: Real-World AI in Accounting and Finance 55:16

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One Big Beautiful Podcast Episode: Taxes, QuickBooks, & Tesla 1:03:05

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The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E1: Why Go for Growth? 17:53

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Intuit's Tariff on Developers, Arizona Tariff Shelters, $1T Stolen Annually from US 1:11:26

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No Accounting for Taste ep189: Events season, tax avoidance and AI ethics 28:22

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Cut Your Tech Stack 50%, Threat to CPA in Florida, IRS Cuts Recap 1:15:29

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Firms Using AI Make More $, PCAOB Shutdown Fight, The Impossible Tariff Test 1:18:15

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No Accounting for Taste ep188: Spring tax update, cybersecurity and IPO’s 25:10

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Ramp Wants to Be the Federal Spend Card, Interview with Mark Koziel 1:12:33

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Debits, Credits and Sniper Rifles: Reviewing the Accounting in The Accountant 1:00:27

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No Accounting for Taste ep187: MTD, agentic AI and audit sanctions 30:29

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AI Spreadsheets, IRS Mass Resignations, Recession Signs 1:21:10

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DOGE Proves IRS Can Move 100X Faster Without Red Tape 1:35:29