Author: Seth

I’ve said this in a multitude of ways, in other articles and live chats and conversations, but I think it’s time to spell it all out. I want to say things that need said about this profession and its future. I am of course referring to the wonderful people that comprise professional accounting, which include… Continue reading Thoughts on the Future of Accounting

You knew it was coming, but ever since the latest iteration of artificial intelligence hit the accounting scene it was a foregone conclusion it would find a variety of homes in commonly used accounting products. Such is the case with Intuit’s latest offering Intuit Assist. Let’s be clear, the product isn’t quite AI like ChatGPT… Continue reading Don’t Fear the Intuit Assist ‘AI’

Some of you may know my views on the importance of live events in accounting, but recently I’ve witnessed a shift in why attendees go or need to go: human support. Sure, CPE, networking and quality content are indeed a thing when it comes to considering the time and expense of attending an in-person event.… Continue reading Why Accountants Need More From Events Than CPE and Networking

Despite all the hype, and even some anecdotal pushback, the fact is if you are an accounting professional you may already be advising. Whether you’re actually charging for it is another story. What’s more, transactional accounting is becoming a commodity with services like Bench, Pilot, Botkeeper and the rise scores of outsourcing companies flooding the… Continue reading Careful…You May Actually Be Advising!

I am happy to overstate how live events are back, maybe you’ve been to one recently. You’ve networked, sat in sessions for hours, and yes you partied. The high that one feels from a live event can be euphoric and you can’t wait to get back to the the office (wherever it may be these… Continue reading How to Handle Conference Comedown