Best Accountingweb Podcasts (2025)

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No Accounting for Taste ep198: AEA winners shed light on the profession 33:38

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The team had a wonderful evening at the Accounting Excellence Awards (AEA) and we hope everyone who joined did too! They share their highlights, with Richard Hattersley reflecting on how the winners shed light on trends shaping the profession. Focusing on the small, mid-tier and large firm winners, Hattersley talks about private equity, management …

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WNBA Commissioner Has Worst Week of Any CPA 1:06:24

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By Blake Oliver & David Leary

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Entry Level Auditor Jobs Fall 43% & the AI Workslop Heading Downstream 57:53

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By Blake Oliver & David Leary

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The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E5: Wilson Partners' Growth Journey 19:55

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As the first series of The Progressive Firm Podcast comes to an end, we profile the rise of Wilson Partners and how it navigated recruitment, M&A, branding and tech to become the multi-office operation it is today.By AccountingWEBUK

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Accounting Firm Revenues, Profits, Compensation Rise 1:01:06

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Are accounting firms quietly having their best year ever? Blake and David break down why revenues and partner comp are rising—despite AI anxiety—and what it means for pricing and staffing. They unpack Gusto Money’s Melio-powered bill pay, Relay’s $1B milestone, Drake’s new workflow, and AI tools that actually help (note-takers, agents, research). P…

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The HIRE Act Would Tax Firms 25% for Offshore Labor 1:10:19

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Blake and David examine several major developments affecting the accounting profession, including the proposed HIRE Act that would impose a 25% excise tax on offshore labor payments to accounting firms. They also look at how AI is transforming hiring practices at major firms like PwC, which is cutting graduate recruitment due to advancing technolog…

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No Accounting for Taste ep197: Are clients putting too much trust in AI? 28:04

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Richard Hattersley recalls his chats with Dan Heelan, director at Heelan Associates, and Ria-Jaine Lincoln, the founder of the Beauty Accountant, who have both found themselves having to correct AI-generated misinformation brought in by clients. The AccountingWEB team of two discuss the risks of relying on AI for advice and how accountants can get …

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Who Gets No Tax on Tips, Why Firms Struggle With Tech, Xero Updates 1:24:09

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Are AI “super agents” like Xero’s Jax actually useful—or just shiny chatbots? Blake and David unpack Xerocon announcements, why embedded agents lack context, smarter way to automate bank feeds with rules, the leaked “no tax on tips” job list and planning opportunities, IRS staffing whiplash, plus what billion‑dollar AI pledges from big firms really…

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No Accounting for Taste ep196: Budget speculations begin 31:51

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A date has finally been announced for the Autumn Budget – 26 November. Richard Hattersley looks at the political kite flying that has happened over the summer and what we can potentially expect from the Budget. With the government’s pledge not to increase national insurance, income tax and VAT, Hattersley shares his conversation with James Quarmby,…

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Excel Gets AI, FP&A Pros Under Threat, QBO AI Feeds Blowback 55:04

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Are AI bank feeds helping—or just creating more work? Blake and David unpack Intuit’s missteps, why “use AI to make the rules” matters, and how a no‑code agent now posts multi‑line bills to Xero. They demo Excel’s new "copilot()" function, share how FP&A roles are shifting, and hit headlines from Barstool’s lawsuit to tariffs and Gusto’s Guideline …

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The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E4: Rebranding For Growth 24:13

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On the latest episode of The Progressive Firm Podcast, Emma Reid and Ana Dima of Cottons and Dougie Todd of HaysMac discuss how a rebrand can aid a firm’s growth plans.By AccountingWEBUK

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AI Shakes Up Big Four Accounting Job Market 1:26:28

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Can AI agents actually reduce your workload—or just add hype? Blake demos how he rebuilt bill-entry “Hubdoc-style” in about an hour with Zapier Agents, then maps out why most AI pilots fail without documented workflows and human approvals. Plus: PwC’s plan to hire one-third fewer grads, juniors supervising AI, HMRC scanning social posts for tax gap…

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No Accounting for Taste ep195: The future of accounting firms 40:24

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With Matthew Ord and Tom Herbert having some well-earned holiday, Richard Hattersley called in some back up for this week’s episode of No Accounting for Taste. He is joined by Wes Rashid, co-founder and CEO of Accountancy Cloud, Nikki Adams, joint managing director at Ad Valorem and Alex Falcon Huerta, CEO and founder of Soaring Falcon. The panel k…

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Can ChatGPT Agent Mode Reconcile My Checking Account? 1:14:26

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Can an AI reconcile your books while you sleep? Blake and David run a live experiment with ChatGPT-5’s Agent Mode in Xero—watching it match transactions, stumble on prepayments, and reveal what’s realistically automatable today. They also break down a flood of app news: Dext's bill pay, Ramp’s mega raise, Thomson Reuters and Deloitte’s agentic AI, …

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GPT-5 Launch & Charting Fail, Crazy $$$ Going Into AI Accounting Tech 1:15:37

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Blake and David discuss how both AICPA and NASBA have officially endorsed a 120-hour CPA licensure pathway in the ninth edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act, validating Blake's long-standing advocacy against the 150-hour requirement. They also examine Baker Tilly's policy, which requires CPAs to remove their designations from email signatures and…

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AI accounting’s generation gap: Seniors plug in, juniors log off 33:14

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Lisa Miles-Heal, CEO of Silverfin, joins AccountingWEB's technology editor Tom Herbert to unpack research showing senior accountants are embracing AI faster than their younger peers. They explore the surprising trend, from access and trust issues to the different roles each generation plays in accounting firms.…

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No Accounting for Taste ep194: Further delays to audit reform 28:39

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After seven years of waiting, audit reform faces yet another delay. Matthew Ord reports that business minister Justin Madders has confirmed the draft Audit Reform and Governance Bill won’t move forward for pre-legislative scrutiny. He shares reactions from Julia Penny, Bruce Cartwright and Iain Wright, as the team wonders when reform will finally h…

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Who's Most Likely to Quit Your Firm? & Higher Wages, Fewer Jobs 1:12:44

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What happens when the traditional path from college to accounting career gets disrupted by AI and automation? This week, Blake and David explore who's most likely to quit accounting firms (hint: it's the middle managers), why wages are rising while jobs disappear, and how one college is revolutionizing accounting education. You'll discover which em…

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Colbert's Losing P&L, Impending AI Fraud Crisis, House Holds FASB Hostage 1:04:17

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What happens when politicians threaten to cut funding from accounting standard-setters unless they eliminate specific rules? Blake and David explore unprecedented political interference in FASB and PCAOB operations, plus the IRS facing a 23% budget cut despite Trump's push for more customer service staff. They unpack Sam Altman's warning about AI b…

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The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E3: Expanding Through M&A 29:02

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On the latest episode of The Progressive Firm Podcast, James Gosling of AJ Chambers and Tim Halford of Xeinadin discuss adopting an M&A approach to growth, the ongoing influence of private equity and the importance of developing a gut feeling.By AccountingWEBUK

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The $2T Stablecoin Opportunity for CPAs & Agentic AI in the Browser 1:22:12

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What happens when a $2 trillion cryptocurrency market suddenly requires monthly audits? Blake and David break down the Genius Act, the new federal stablecoin legislation that just created a massive opportunity for auditors—but also potentially recreated the chaotic "wildcat banking" era of the 1800s. You'll learn why every stablecoin issuer now nee…

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The Losers of AI & What CPAs Need to Know About OBBBA 1:15:24

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Why is AI failing at basic accounting tasks while claiming to outsmart PhD students? Blake and David dive into the stark reality of AI implementation in accounting, from Ramp's promising new expense management agents to QuickBooks' baffling suggestion to credit and debit the same account. You'll discover the critical security vulnerabilities in AI …

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No Accounting for Taste ep193: What is happening with P&L filing? 27:28

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After enjoying a week in Tenby, Richard Hattersley returns to the podcast to discuss Companies House reforms. While Companies House confirmed small companies will be required to file their profit and loss (P&L) accounts, doubts quickly followed. Hattersley unpacks where the reforms stand, the debate around P&L filing and why the situation has becom…

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When AI Decides Who Gets Promoted & Who's Going to Tax Prom? 1:10:53

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What happens when AI decides who gets promoted and who gets fired? Blake and David dive into the shocking reality that 60% of managers now use AI for HR decisions, with over 20% letting algorithms make final calls without human oversight. They explore a Stanford study revealing that tax preparers are the #1 profession seeking automation, but only f…

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The Accounting Podcast

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No Accounting for Taste ep198: AEA winners shed light on the profession 33:38

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WNBA Commissioner Has Worst Week of Any CPA 1:06:24

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Entry Level Auditor Jobs Fall 43% & the AI Workslop Heading Downstream 57:53

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The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E5: Wilson Partners' Growth Journey 19:55

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Accounting Firm Revenues, Profits, Compensation Rise 1:01:06

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The HIRE Act Would Tax Firms 25% for Offshore Labor 1:10:19

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No Accounting for Taste ep197: Are clients putting too much trust in AI? 28:04

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Who Gets No Tax on Tips, Why Firms Struggle With Tech, Xero Updates 1:24:09

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No Accounting for Taste ep196: Budget speculations begin 31:51

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Excel Gets AI, FP&A Pros Under Threat, QBO AI Feeds Blowback 55:04

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The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E4: Rebranding For Growth 24:13

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AI Shakes Up Big Four Accounting Job Market 1:26:28

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No Accounting for Taste ep195: The future of accounting firms 40:24

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Can ChatGPT Agent Mode Reconcile My Checking Account? 1:14:26

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GPT-5 Launch & Charting Fail, Crazy $$$ Going Into AI Accounting Tech 1:15:37

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AI accounting’s generation gap: Seniors plug in, juniors log off 33:14

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No Accounting for Taste ep194: Further delays to audit reform 28:39

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Who's Most Likely to Quit Your Firm? & Higher Wages, Fewer Jobs 1:12:44

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Colbert's Losing P&L, Impending AI Fraud Crisis, House Holds FASB Hostage 1:04:17

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The Progressive Firm Podcast - S1E3: Expanding Through M&A 29:02

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The $2T Stablecoin Opportunity for CPAs & Agentic AI in the Browser 1:22:12

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The Losers of AI & What CPAs Need to Know About OBBBA 1:15:24

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No Accounting for Taste ep193: What is happening with P&L filing? 27:28

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When AI Decides Who Gets Promoted & Who's Going to Tax Prom? 1:10:53