A CPA's Perspective on the SVB Collapse: Rethinking Financial Protection and Reporting for Investors
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A CPA's Perspective on the SVB Collapse: Rethinking Financial Protection and Reporting for Investors

Get a CPA's perspective on how to prevent another startup bank run, as we dive into the complexities of FDIC protection, financial statements, and investor risk assessment in the world of startups. Learn why increased regulation may not be the answer and how a transformed financial reporting system could empower investors. Let's reimagine investor protection and the future of accounting.

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Build A Focused Firm Finale: "Let’s Talk Practice Management"
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Build A Focused Firm Finale: "Let’s Talk Practice Management"

Hector Garcia, CPA, will summarize the key takeaways from all seven episode of this series. Discover the most important things accounting firm owners need to know about positioning, the business model, technology, sales process & onboarding, value pricing & offering guarantees, attracting & retaining talent, and innovation. Join us live to ask your questions and get answers from Hector.

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The cost of the 150-hour rule: $2 billion
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The cost of the 150-hour rule: $2 billion

What is the cost of the 150-hour rule to becoming a CPA in the US? Based on my calculations, the accounting profession spends at least $2 billion per year on the fifth year of education. The cost to each candidate often exceeds $100,000. Read my post on Accounting Today to learn how I got to that number.

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Use AI To Fire Clients
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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.

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