{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Accounting Podcast","title":"Cut Your Tech Stack 50%, Threat to CPA in Florida, IRS Cuts Recap","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1870b5a1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4391,"description":"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 now prohibiting CPAs from using their credentials in email signatures. Plus, discover why a proposed Florida bill eliminating the Board of Accountancy could have nationwide implications for licensed professionals. Learn why shorter turnaround times—not lower prices—might be your most cost-effective path to happier clients in today's AI-transformed landscape.\n\nChapters\n \n\nShow Notes\nFirms with AI report higher per-employee revenue vs others\nhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/firms-with-ai-report-higher-per-employee-revenue-vs-others\n50% of finance teams still take over a week to close the books\nhttps://www.cfo.com/news/50-of-finance-take-week-to-close-books-ledge-month-end-close-time-cfo-three-day-close-myth-/746085/\n\nShorter Turnaround Equals Happier Tax Clients\nhttps://www.cpatrendlines.com/2025/05/shorter-turnaround-equals-happier-tax-clients/\nLess than half of Americans believe federal income taxes are fair, Gallup poll finds\nhttps://news.gallup.com/poll/taxes-fairness-poll-2025.aspx\nFlorida bill threatens to eliminate Board of Accountancy\nhttps://www.goingconcern.com/florida-bill-threatens-to-eliminate-board-of-accountancy/\n13 regional accounting firms unite under Sorin brand backed by private equity\nhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/13-regional-accounting-firms-unite-under-sorin-brand\n\nBennett Thrasher rejects private equity, champions independence\nhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/bennett-thrasher-rejects-private-equity-champions-independence\nInterest in accounting rising among students, CAQ survey finds\nhttps://www.thecaq.org/accounting-interest-students-survey-2025/\nTreasury to stop issuing and accepting...","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}