{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Accounting Podcast","title":"SEC Prepares for Semi-Annual Reporting & the True Cost of the Iran War","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0820d480\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3848,"description":"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, audit lawsuits, AI outperforming doctors in diagnosis tests, and why accountants may be better positioned than ever to build software and solve higher-value problems.\n\nChapters\n \n\nShow Notes\nSEC, FASB Prepare for Semi-Annual Reporting Option\nhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/sec-fasb-prepare-for-semi-annual-reporting-option\nOpenAI Launches the OpenAI Deployment Company to Help Businesses Build Around Intelligence\nhttps://openai.com/index/openai-launches-the-deployment-company/\n\nOpinion | The Iran War Will Cost Trillions\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/opinion/hegseth-war-cost.html\n\nGlobal Economic Conditions Survey: Q1 2026\nhttps://www.accaglobal.com/us/en/professional-insights/global-economics/gecs-q1-2026.html\n\nXero Founder Sir Rod Drury Returns New Zealander of the Year Award Amid Misconduct Claims\nhttps://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/594669/xero-founder-sir-rod-drury-returns-new-zealander-of-the-year-award-amid-misconduct-claims\n\nRefunds on Trump Tariffs Pose Accounting Dilemmas for Companies\nhttps://news.bloombergtax.com/financial-accounting/refunds-on-trump-tariffs-pose-accounting-dilemmas-for-companies\n\nWNBA Star Kelsey Plum Shows Embarrassing Lack of Tax Knowledge\nhttps://thespun.com/wnba/wnba-star-kelsey-plum-shows-embarrassing-lack-of-tax-knowledge\n\nColumn: WNBA Star Kelsey Plum Is Taking Heat for Getting California Tax Law Wrong. But Don't Blame Her\nhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/05/06/column-wnba-star-kelsey-plum-is-taking-heat-for-getting-california-tax-law-wrong-but-dont-blame-her/182897/\n\nNew York's Pied-a-Terre Tax Sets Up Legal Fight Over Values\nhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/24/new-york-pied-a-terre-tax.html\n\nEducation Dept. Rejects Accounting as Professional Degree...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BBmKVcKOQ6x_m3yMMvg6kZR2Y9d_FKTdVd0Ofv-4fhw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNzMvMTY4OTYx/NzY3MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}