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Firms Using AI Make More $, PCAOB Shutdown Fight, The Impossible Tariff Test

2025/5/7
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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 productivity. They also demonstrate how indistinguishable AI-cloned voices have become, sharing practical tips to protect yourself and clients from increasingly sophisticated voice scams. Plus, hear why the "impossible" US customs broker exam (with its shocking 4% pass rate) might offer accountants a lucrative alternative career path as tariff disputes heat up.

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  • (00:37) - The Impact of AI on Accounting Firms

  • (02:04) - Voice AI Scams and Protection Tips

  • (03:34) - Legislative Updates and Industry News

  • (05:44) - Live Stream Shoutouts and Sponsor Acknowledgements

  • (06:50) - AI in Accounting: Revenue and Efficiency Insights

  • (14:01) - AI Voice Cloning Demonstration

  • (16:29) - Protecting Against AI Voice Scams

  • (24:12) - AI's Impact on Work and Productivity

  • (32:32) - AI in Tax and Accounting Firms

  • (38:19) - Success in Contract Drafting

  • (38:43) - Starbucks' Automation Reversal

  • (41:07) - AI and Productivity Gains

  • (53:58) - The Great Legacy Extinction

  • (01:08:58) - The Impossible Tariff Test

  • (01:13:09) - Private Equity in Accounting Firms

  • (01:16:03) - Conclusion and CPE Credits

 

Show Notes

Firms with AI report higher per-employee revenue vs othershttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/firms-with-ai-report-higher-per-employee-revenue-vs-others)

Nine Ways to Protect Yourself from 'Impostor' Voice Scams https://www.magzter.com/stories/newspaper/The-Wall-Street-Journal/NINE-WAYS-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-IMPOSTOR-VOICE-SCAMS)

Danish study challenges claims about AI disrupting the labor market https://getcoai.com/news/danish-study-challenges-claims-about-ai-disrupting-the-labor-market/)

50% of finance teams still take over a week to close the books https://www.cfo.com/news/50-of-finance-take-week-to-close-books-ledge-month-end-close-time-cfo-three-day-close-myth-/746085/)

The Great Legacy Extinction: AI's $20T Takeover of Professional Services https://www.venrock.com/insights/insights-technology/the-great-legacy-extinction-ais-20t-takeover-of-professional-services/)

What Do You Think of the New PwC Logo? https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/04/30/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-pwc-logo/159946/)

Big Four accounting firm PwC to slash about 1,500 jobs in the US https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/accounting-firm-pwc-cut-1500-us-jobs-ft-reports-2025-05-05/)

How are different accounting firms using AI? https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/blog/how-do-different-accounting-firms-use-ai/)

Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE)https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/license-examination-notice-examination)

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