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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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December 22, 2017 

2018 Tax Reform Law: New Tax Brackets, Credits and Deductions

The new law lowers tax rates for individuals and adjusts the bracket amounts. For 2018 through 2025, the tax rates are 10%; 12%, 22%; 24%; 32%; 35% and 37%. In addition, a chain CPI index will be used for future indexing, thereby reducing the size of ...

 The ACA Isn’t Dead Yet – Filing Deadline is Mar. 2

December 21, 2017 

The ACA Isn’t Dead Yet – Filing Deadline is Mar. 2

There are two scenarios that require businesses to file ACA forms: Employers with 50 or more full-time employees (including full-time equivalent employees (FTEs)) and all self-insured employers regardless of size must report healthcare coverage ...

 5 Predictions for Accounting in 2018

December 21, 2017 

5 Predictions for Accounting in 2018

Regardless of the source, there’s a lot in motion that’s going to shake up the profession in the coming year. In the spirit of helping out our fellow accountants, here are a few predictions for the accounting professional in 2018.

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December 20, 2017 

President Trump May Wait Until January to Sign New Tax Reform Law

Generally, the provisions in the TCJA take effect on January 1, 2018. Most of the provisions affecting individuals are temporary and “sunset” after 2025, while the majority of business provisions are permanent. Following is a rundown on some of the ...

 AICPA Comments on New Tax Reform Law

December 20, 2017 

AICPA Comments on New Tax Reform Law

“While the tax reform legislation contains several provisions that should be welcomed by CPAs and their clients, the AICPA is very disappointed by lawmakers’ decision to exclude CPAs from the measure’s treatment of pass-through entities."

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December 20, 2017 

Accounting Firm ‘Best of the Best’ Management Traits

Looking back on the past year of education, successes and firm growth, accounting firm members of BKR International reflected and voted on their best of the best management traits to support practice management and the industry. Here five qualities they chose to ring in the new year. 1. Agility Agile leaders of independent accounting firms...…

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December 20, 2017 

AccuFund Introduces New User Interface

A new version of the AccuFund Accounting Suite is now available. The latest release of AccuFund introduces a completely new user interface with a simpler, standardized design. Fonts are larger and easier to read, icons in the toolbar are simplified and...