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Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Pricing and Open AI Relationship – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Dec. 2025

Accounting December 12, 2025 

Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Pricing and Open AI Relationship – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Dec. 2025

In this episode of The Accounting Technology Lab, hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley analyze Intuit’s recent announcements following Intuit Connect, focusing on major QuickBooks Desktop (QBD) price increases, and Intuit’s reported $100 million annual relationship with OpenAI. The Accounting Tech Lab is an ongoing series that explores the intersection of public accounting and technology.

Brian Tankersley, Randy Johnston

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July 15, 2019 

2019 Review of Celerant Stratus

Celerant Stratus Celerant Technologies www.celerant.com From the July 2019 Review of Point-of-Sale Systems Celerant Stratus Retail from Celerant Technologies is an enterprise level application designed to provide retailers with complete retail management, whether in-store, online, or from a mobile device. Designed for flexibility, Stratus can be used with Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Mac operating systems,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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July 15, 2019 

2019 Review of AccuPOS

AccuPOS 866-593-2246 www.accupos.com From the July 2019 Review of Point-of-Sale Systems AccuPOS is a point of sale application that offers integration with both QuickBooks and Sage Financial products. AccuPOS is well suited for niche businesses such as bars, restaurants, gift shops, and liquor stores, with a version available for each particular type of business. In...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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July 15, 2019 

2019 Review of Cougar Mountain Denali Point of Sale

Denali Point of Sale Cougar Mountain Software www.cougarmtn.com From the July 2019 Review of Point-of-Sale Systems Denali, from Cougar Mountain Software (CMS), offers a Point of Sale module that is part of the CMS business application. Denali is well-suited for small to mid-sized retail businesses that are looking for front/back office functionality, or those that...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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July 15, 2019 

2019 Review of Cumulus Retail

Cumulus Retail Celerant www.cumulusretail.com From the July 2019 Review of Point-of-Sale Systems Cumulus Retail from Celerant is a point of sale application that is best suited for small to mid-sized retail businesses that manage both brick and mortar and online stores. An In-Store edition and an Online edition are available, or users can opt to...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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July 15, 2019 

2019 Review of Keystroke Advanced POS

Keystroke Advanced POS Specialized Business Solutions www.keystrokepos.com From the July 2019 Review of Point-of-Sale Systems Keystroke Advanced is one of three point of sale offerings from Specialized Business Solutions. Also available is Keystroke Express, ideal for smaller retail businesses, while Keystroke Point of Sale is a good fit for growing retail businesses. Keystroke Advanced is...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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July 15, 2019 

2019 Review of Vend Point of Sale

Vend www.vendhq.com From the July 2019 Review of Point-of-Sale Systems Vend is a scalable point of sale application designed to work online. The product works with iPad, Mac, or PC devices, with users able to use any and all platforms simultaneously.  Vend will also work offline; automatically synching with sales data once a connection has...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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July 15, 2019 

10 Steps to Recover Your Stolen Identity

Millions of Americans are at risk of identity theft every year, from common types of fraud such as online hacking, credit (or debit) card skimming or even the stealing of mail.

 IIA Announces Global Chairman and New Board for 2019-20

July 15, 2019 

IIA Announces Global Chairman and New Board for 2019-20

The election was held during the organization’s annual business meeting, following the 2019 International Conference, both in Anaheim, California. International Conference attracted more than 2,700 people from around the world.

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July 15, 2019 

U.S. CEOs Have Confidence in Growth Over Next 3 Years

The CEOs of U.S. companies say they are highly confident in the growth prospects of the domestic and global economies over the next three years, as they look to grow their businesses while facing unparalleled disruption and change.

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July 15, 2019 

State-by-State List of Back to School and Summer Sales Tax Holidays for 2019

State lawmakers and tax authorities typically market sales tax holidays to consumers. The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department’s Tax Holiday page announces, “Coming soon to a retail store near you is the annual New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Holiday.” Headlines scream about the opportunity to purchase clothing, school supplies, and other items sales tax...…

Gail Cole