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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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June 1, 2018 

A Look at Deferred Compensation Plans

For many employees, generous benefits are more important than pay raises. There are many benefits options you can offer to attract and retain employees, including deferred compensation plans.

Mike Kappel

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May 31, 2018 

Divorce: What Tax Reform Means for Alimony Deduction

Previously, divorced taxpayers were entitled to write of the full cost of qualified alimony payments above the line on a federal return. On the flip side, alimony recipients had to report the payments as taxable income. But child support payments, as ...D

 Do Manners Matter at Work?

May 31, 2018 

Do Manners Matter at Work?

A little common courtesy goes a long way at the office. Senior managers surveyed recently by staffing firm Accountemps said the most common breaches of business etiquette committed by staff and coworkers include running late to or missing meetings ...

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May 31, 2018 

Father’s Day Spending to Reach $15.3 Billion

Father’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $15.3 billion this year, according to a study released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of 77 percent of Americans will celebrate Father’s Day ...

 Is Cryptocurrency Subject to FBAR Requirements?

May 31, 2018 

Is Cryptocurrency Subject to FBAR Requirements?

However, the IRS took a different route and deemed crypto property. Even if held in a foreign wallet, why should property be subject to the strict FBAR rules. It’s property, just like a house, car, TV, or anything else. It would be a slippery slope ...

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May 30, 2018 

Former Oracle VP Joins Avalara as CTO and Engineering EVP

Prior to MobileIron, Fields worked at Oracle where he was a Group Vice President responsible for building the Oracle Service Cloud, which powers thousands of customer service centers around the world and is used by hundreds of thousands of support agents.

 How to Innovate Like Google

May 30, 2018 

How to Innovate Like Google

Last year at the DigitalCPA Conference I got a chance to tour Google's Headquarters in Silicon Valley. I was with a group of leading partners in major firms including my great friend, Joey Havens. We were treated to a discussion with Google's Chief ...

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May 30, 2018 

Estate Planning Under the New Tax Reform Guidelines

With the estate tax that has risen to $11.2 million, and if married and you elect portability the exemption doubles to $22.4 million. You might be asking yourself, why do you need to know about estate planning? Very simply, gift tax still exists, as well

Craig Smalley

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May 29, 2018 

5 Ways Recent Grads Can Ease Job-Seeking Jitters

According to a recent survey conducted by GoDaddy, one in four college-graduating seniors said they felt unprepared to enter the job market, so rest assured, you’re not alone. And though your post-grad fears may be strong there are ways to overcome ...

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May 29, 2018 

Top 10 Accounting Firm IT Survey Surprises

The upcoming conference season and lull before the extension season provides a great opportunity for firms to evaluate the current status of their production processes and target areas for improvement. The above highlighted findings of the ...

Roman Kepczyk

 The IRS Has a 5-Year Plan to Help Taxpayers

May 28, 2018 

The IRS Has a 5-Year Plan to Help Taxpayers

The Fiscal Year 2018-2022 IRS Strategic Plan will serve as a roadmap to help guide the agency’s programs and operations. The plan will also help meet the changing needs of taxpayers and members of the tax community.