How Trump's pick to run Medicare used the "Limited Partner Loophole" to avoid paying Medicare taxes
On a recent episode of The Accounting Podcast, we dove into how Dr. Oz pulled this off using the "limited partner exemption" to self-employment taxes.
Top 10 accounting programs by CPA Exam success rate for 2025
Did you know that the University of Northern Iowa tops the nation in preparing students to pass the CPA Exam? As we discussed in Episode 425 of The Accounting Podcast, the CPA Success Index provides fascinating insights into which accounting programs most effectively prepare students.
Perplexity Deep Research: The AI tool that's changing tax research
Perplexity Deep Research is the best AI research tool on the market right now, and you can try it for free.
Why Deloitte is removing gender pronouns and scaling back DEI initiatives
Here’s why Deloitte told its US employees working on government contracts to remove gender pronouns from their email signatures.
6 state CPA society leaders address CPA licensure changes
Last week, I got to host an important discussion with leaders from six major state CPA societies. We talked about updating CPA licensure rules to strengthen the profession. CPA Practice Advisor published a great summary.
Rethinking the 150-hour CPA requirement
In my recent article for Accounting Today, I discuss how the shortage of accountants is negatively impacting businesses and how the educational requirements for becoming a CPA make the problem worse. As accounting professionals, we need to support standards that both promote excellence and encourage more people to enter our field.
The return of Fyre Festival: Same red flags, new location
After serving prison time for $26M fraud, Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland announces a Mexican sequel with luxury packages - but familiar red flags emerge.
Former IRS agent reveals impact of massive agency layoffs
A former IRS revenue agent shares his firsthand experience of sudden layoffs, outdated technology, and the potential impact of cutting half the agency's workforce.
CPA licensure changes: What you need to know about the evolving requirements
Learn how 30+ states are updating CPA licensure rules while maintaining traditional pathways. Get insights from top CPA society leaders on implementation and career impact.
Why the US buying bitcoin is a bad idea
That's the question at the heart of my latest podcast episode, where I sat down with Dr. Jack Castonguay from Hofstra University to discuss the proposed "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" – a plan that would have the US Treasury buy up 1 million Bitcoin over five years.