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Recession needed to increase accounting grads; Amber Setter on improving the CPA pipeline; 2023 tax season officially starts; tech layoffs hit accounting tech
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- (00:00) - Thank you to our sponsor, Keeper
- (00:20) - Preview : Accountants are prestressed for busy season
- (00:56) - Blake is in Tucson; Welcome Amber to the show
- (04:29) - Who is your ideal customer for coaching?
- (06:42) - Remote workers save an average of 72 minutes per day
- (14:49) - Thank you to our sponsor, Keeper
- (16:22) - YouTube Live comment from Sam on working from home
- (18:07) - WSJ says the job market for remote workers is shrinking — but the demand is still high
- (19:37) - Will tech layoffs lead college students to accounting?
- (22:17) - Is it realistic for someone in tech to transition into accounting?
- (25:43) - Thank you to our sponsor, LiveFlow
- (27:03) - George Santos was involved in an alleged $17 million Ponzi scheme in Florida
- (29:46) - Moody's is working on a scoring system for stable coins
- (31:09) - Wash sales represent up to 77% of trades on unregulated crypto exchanges
- (32:56) - The IRS released guidance on crypto check mark on 1040s
- (33:56) - Are accountants more optimistic for the 2023 tax season
- (37:53) - Thank you to our sponsor, Anchor
- (39:42) - The IRS has opened an online portal where businesses can file 1099s
- (42:08) - A few QuickBooks updates
- (43:45) - AccountingWED article summarizing all the accounting tech layoffs
- (46:42) - ChatGPT updates
- (48:41) - Rocket Lawyer has launched Rocket Tax
- (53:15) - Listener mail from Greg on his firm actually looking for more clients
- (58:39) - Message from Jared about Right Tool
- (01:01:33) - Wrap up, where to reach Amber, and one new review
- (01:04:17) - Client Hub
- (01:04:54) - RightTool
- (01:05:16) - Federal Tax Updates Podcast
- (01:06:30) - How to advertise in these classifieds
Show Notes
New Xero data sees US small business sales slow as consumer spending tightens
https://www.xero.com/us/media-releases/xero-small-business-insights-usa-january-2023/
KPMG Vice Chair Hopes All the Tech Layoffs Will Scare College Kids Into Accounting
TurboTax Tax Trends Report
https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/life/turbotax-tax-trends-report-tax-year-2021-53767/
The Argument for Accounting
https://merrimacknewspaper.com/the-argument-for-accounting/
Accounting Software Maker IRIS Sees 30% Growth
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2023/01/24/accounting-software-maker-iris-sees-30-growth/76127/
IRS clarifies crypto question on tax form
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-clarifies-crypto-question-on-tax-form
This forensic accounting startup in Seattle is helping lawyers solve ...
Bookkeeper Job Description
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The Largest Accounting Firm in Kentucky Thinks a Tower Will Win the Talent War
Important Changes to QuickBooks Related 1099 Filing and Billing for 2023
Over 2 in 3 small business owners already feel burnt out in first week of 2023 Intuit QuickBooks research shows
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/over-2-3-small-business-090000132.html
IRS opens 2023 tax filing season
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-opens-2023-tax-filing-season
Small businesses lament Sage's monthly subscription changes amid rising costs
Rocket Lawyer Launches Tax Prep Tool for Small Business Owners
https://smallbiztrends.com/2023/01/rocket-tax-software-for-small-business.html
State Corporate Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2023
https://taxfoundation.org/state-corporate-income-tax-rates-brackets-2023/
3.4m still need to file tax return
https://www.accountancydaily.co/34m-still-need-file-tax-return
Melio Launches Integration To Sync Payments Data with Xero
Firms Hope to Win With Receipt Data Solutions but Implementation Issues Abound
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