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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 18, 2017 

2017 Review of iChannel by Conarc

iChannel from Conarc is best suited to larger accounting firms that desire a more comprehensive document management system. iChannel is also a good fit for commercial real estate and construction and contracting industries.

Mary Girsch-Bock

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December 18, 2017 

2017 Review of ScanWriter, From Personable

For accounting firms that process a high number of transactions monthly for their clients, data entry can be time-consuming. But ScanWriter from Personable eliminates the need for data entry, automating the process entirely.

Mary Girsch-Bock

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December 18, 2017 

2017 Review of PSIsafe from PSIgen

PSIsafe offers both on premise as well as cloud deployment options, and is best suited for mid-sized to large businesses. A mobile app is also available that is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.

Mary Girsch-Bock

 Holistic Firm Management is Best

December 18, 2017 

Holistic Firm Management is Best

As you wrap up another successful year, you may be reflecting on the best techniques and tools you can use to manage your firm. While people and their skills are your most important asset, you can help your team by providing the right technology tools. It

Randy Johnston

 5 New Members Appointed to FASB Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee

December 18, 2017 

5 New Members Appointed to FASB Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee

The NAC serves as a standing resource for the FASB. Its role is to obtain input from the not-for-profit sector on existing financial reporting guidance, current and proposed technical agenda projects, and longer term or pervasive financial reporting ...

 The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying A Franchise

December 18, 2017 

The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying A Franchise

Investing in a franchise is a major decision. While on the one hand you’re buying into a proven model, you have no evidence it will work in your town or in the location you choose. We spoke with Joel Libava, The Franchise King, who wrote ...

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December 18, 2017 

Building Client Relationships in a Distributed World

While there are clear benefits, cloud-enabled accounting solutions have greatly reduced or eliminated the need to interact directly with clients. Gone are the days of visiting client sites to help them process paper checks, or receive their paper records.

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December 18, 2017 

How to Win More Valuation Clients with Your Website

Many valuation firms try to identify prospects by networking and cultivating referrals from past clients. But research by consultant CEB, now part of research firm Gartner Inc., shows that most small business owners research a new product or service ...