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The Accounting Podcast Trailer Bonus Episode 319 Season 1

NASBA Says No Way To Lower 150-Hour Rule

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Guest Randy Crabtree of The Unique CPA podcast; the UK has an accountant turnover crisis, too; should accountants unionize? Field service app Jobber raises $100 million and more!

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  • (00:00) - Thank you to our sponsor, SuiteFiles
  • (00:26) - Preview: Why Saas businesses look horrible on paper
  • (01:08) - Introduction and welcome Randy Crabtree to the show
  • (03:04) - Some background on Randy and his firm
  • (05:14) - NASBA votes on keeping the 150 hour requirement
  • (08:56) - Will CPAs and audits even be necessary in the future?
  • (11:48) - Did Randy have to get 150 hours?
  • (15:54) - Accounting as an AP class and how to reach more high school students
  • (21:59) - Thank you to our sponsor, SuiteFiles
  • (23:25) - Checking in on the live chat
  • (27:10) - Losing accountants isn't just a United States problem
  • (29:47) - The University of Arizona partners with Deloitte for an accounting scholarship program
  • (30:35) - Blakes plays a clip from Planet Money
  • (35:08) - Thank you to our sponsor, LiveFlow
  • (36:25) - Jobber raises $100 million and the SaaS business model
  • (42:03) - Client Hub launches a free recategorized plan
  • (43:35) - Google Calendar now fights calendar spam
  • (45:23) - Thank you to our sponsor, Anchor
  • (47:02) - CFO's vow to boost their tech influence in 2023
  • (47:48) - New Zealand company Hnry, raises $35 million in series B
  • (49:03) - Chat CPA website
  • (53:16) - Zapier blog post on best AI productivity tools
  • (56:27) - Randy has to run, and another check on the chat
  • (01:00:02) - Hinge Research put out a high growth study for 2023
  • (01:01:26) - Would accountants support a type of "union" for better working conditions?
  • (01:06:49) - A few listener emails
  • (01:11:58) - Wrap up and where to reach Blake and David
  • (01:13:36) - Client Hub
  • (01:14:12) - RightTool
  • (01:14:35) - Future Firm Accelerate
  • (01:15:22) - How to advertise in these classifieds

Show Notes
The best AI productivity tools in 2023 | Zapier     
https://zapier.com/blog/best-ai-productivity-tools/
 
The Accountant Shortage Isn't Bad Enough For NASBA to Entertain Dropping the 150 Hour Requirement - Going Concern
https://www.goingconcern.com/nasba-150-hour-rule-accountant-shortage/
 
HF 1749 as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024)
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1749&session=ls93&version=list&session_number=0&session_year=2023&keyword_type=all&keyword=Accountancy
 
ChatCPA - Chat with an A.I. trained by a CPA        
https://www.chatcpa.io/
 
Google adds a new way to block calendar spam. Here’s how to use ithttps://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/20/how-to-block-google-calendar-spam-with-a-new-feature-that-stops-it.html
 
Client Hub Launches a Free Recategorize Plan - CPA Practice Advisor
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2023/02/13/client-hub-launches-a-free-recategorize-plan/76782/
 
NASBA upholds 150-hour education requirement for CPA licensure - Journal of Accountancy
https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2023/feb/nasba-upholds-150-hour-education-requirement-for-cpa-licensure.html
 
CFOs Vow to Boost Tech Influence in 2023
https://www.cfo.com/technology/2023/02/tech-spending-2023-finance-team/
 
LinkedIn poll: Should accountants unionize?
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/blaketoliver_accountants-activity-7016853793652838402-2_cC?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
 
Self-employed bookkeeping platform Hnry books $35 million Series B
https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/self-employed-bookkeeping-platform-hnry-books-35-million-series-b/
 
Jobber fixes on $100M as its platform for home services pros hits ...
https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/07/jobber-fixes-on-100m-as-its-platform-for-home-services-pros-hits-200k-users/
 
Eller College scholarship aims to promote diversity in accounting
https://azbigmedia.com/business/eller-college-scholarship-aims-to-promote-diversity-in-accounting/
 
KPMG becomes first Big Four accounting firm to cut staff in US: Report
https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/kpmg-becomes-first-big-four-accounting-firm-to-cut-staff-in-us-2335430-2023-02-16
 
The Impact of AI on the Accounting Profession   
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2023/02/13/the-impact-of-ai-on-the-accounting-profession/76772/
 
Accounting: uncovering the hidden gem of the math department
https://www.inklingsnews.com/opinions/2023/02/10/accounting-uncovering-the-hidden-gem-of-the-math-department/
 
Third of accountants consider changing jobs        
https://www.accountancydaily.co/third-accountants-consider-changing-jobs

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Randy Crabtree, CPA
Dad, Husband, CPA, Host of The Unique CPA Podcast, Speaker, Writer, Craft Beer Enthusiast, Stroke Survivor.

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