Remote Work Accountants Are More Billable - a podcast by David Leary & Blake Oliver, CPA

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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

https://www.goingconcern.com/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 ...      

https://www.geekwire.com/2023/this-forensic-accounting-startup-in-seattle-is-helping-lawyers-solve-fraud-investigations/

 

Bookkeeper Job Description      

https://www.executivepastoronline.com/bookkeeper-job-description/

 

The Largest Accounting Firm in Kentucky Thinks a Tower Will Win the Talent War

https://www.goingconcern.com/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

https://www.intuitiveaccountant.com/accounting-tech/general-ledger/important-changes-to-quickbooks-related-1099-filing-and-bill/

 

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   

https://www.itpro.co.uk/software/369796/small-businesses-lament-sages-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   

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/melio-launches-integration-to-sync-payments-data-with-xero-301728971.html

 

Firms Hope to Win With Receipt Data Solutions but Implementation Issues Abound

https://www.pymnts.com/innovation/2023/firms-hope-to-win-with-receipt-data-solutions-but-implementation-issues-abound/

 

Moody’s Developing Scoring System for Stablecoins Based on Attestations

https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2023/moodys-developing-scoring-system-for-stablecoins-based-on-attestations/

 

The Decline of Voicemail         

https://ritakeller.com/blog/2023/01/the-decline-of-voicemail.html

 

Remote work saves 72 minutes a day     

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/average-time-saved-by-remote-workers-72-minutes-per-day?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

TurboTax Tax Trends Report - The TurboTax Blog        

https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/life/turbotax-tax-trends-report-tax-year-2021-53767/

 

The CPA pipeline includes the present   

https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/the-cpa-pipeline-includes-the-present

 

Connect with Amber Setter
Website: http://conscious.cpa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambersetter/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/intentionsetter?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousPublicAccountants/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_setter_coaching/?hl=en

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