Jimmy Corley says "We need to take a hard look" at the 150 hour rule for CPA licensure
What do the states think about NASBA and AICPA's efforts to quash the Minnesota Society of CPAs effort to create an alternative CPA pathway — one that doesn’t include a 5th year of education?
How Tech Can Increase Conversions & Revenue For Accounting Firms
Learn how technology can help you increase conversions and revenue as an accounting firm owner by tuning in to this episode of the Abundant Accountant podcast. I had a great time with Michelle talking about how to use technology to automate processes and stand out from the competition.
Use AI To Fire Clients
In Episode 315 of the Cloud Accounting Podcast, I asked ChatGPT to fire David Leary as a client. Why? Because he insists on composing all his emails with ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME. The perfect sort of client to fire with AI.
Why Does Tax Have a Busy Season?
Why does tax have a busy season? Maybe it doesn't have to be this way. A recent conversation gave me an idea for how to solve it.
Take Control of Your Life In Accounting
I believe that our profession can escape the busy season mindset. After all, there is an infinite amount of work in accounting. So if you try to do it all, you will fail.
Why can't accountants work 40-hour weeks?
Here’s the number one argument I hear against the 40-hour week for accountants, and why it’s wrong.
Ron Baker: Audits are Useless
Audit is "completely irrelevant" and "useless." That’s according to accounting thought leader, Ron Baker.
Here's How To Save The Accounting Profession
Here's how to save the accounting profession: The top 100 accounting firms agree to stop exempting their people from overtime. Every person in the firm earns 1.5x pay for hours over 8 per day and 40 per week.
Changing the Face of Public Accounting
It's a week of thanks and I owe a big thanks to Randy Crabtree for featuring my many opinions on our accounting profession in his latest article on Accounting Today.
What The AICPA Gets Wrong About The 150-Hour Rule
We all know that the 150-hour rule is one of the top reasons accountants don't become CPAs. But the AICPA seems to be in denial about it. Here’s why they get it wrong and why the accounting profession should undo the big mistake that is the 150-hour rule.