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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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September 18, 2017 

How Tax Pros Can Stay Busy in the Off Season

I have stayed busy this offseason. For instance, during tax season, my editor gave me an idea to turn all of my articles into continuing professional education (CPE) classes. I hated sitting through boring CPE classes that didn’t hold my attention.

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September 18, 2017 

Palestinian Accounting Firm Joins HLB International

HLB International, a global network of accounting firms with a presence in 140 countries, continues its growth with the recent signing of a new member firm, Palestia, in the Palestinian Ruled Territories.  Palestia is based in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank, north of Jerusalem. Established in 2001, the firm provides services in...…

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September 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Acctivate QuickBooks Inventory

Acctivate is designed specifically for QuickBooks users, and works well with small to mid-sized distribution and online retail businesses. Seamlessly integrating with QuickBooks products, Acctivate offers comprehensive inventory tracking and ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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September 18, 2017 

2017 Review of AdvancePro Supply Chain Management

Designed for wholesale and distribution, retail, and manufacturing businesses of all sizes, AdvancePro Supply Chain Management offers a comprehensive list of product features designed to track and manage inventory, as well as warehouse and order ...

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September 18, 2017 

Videos and Marketing Toolkit Help CPA Firms Promote Their Services

Besides the two videos in this year’s campaign – “It’s a Jungle Out There” and “Small Businesses Take a Beating” – the AICPA has created a CPA marketing toolkit for small business with promotional materials that firms can personalize with their brand.

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September 18, 2017 

2017 Review of EZOfficeInventory

EZOfficeInventory is a web-based asset tracking and inventory management system well suited for a variety of industries that need to track inventory as well as other business assets. The product is offered in a variety of plans that are suitable for ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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September 18, 2017 

2017 Overview of Canvas – Inventory Apps

Canvas is suitable for a variety of business types including construction, schools, restaurants, and general retailers. Canvas is available as both a desktop system and a mobile app and offers a long list of inventory tools and resources that are all ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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September 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Officewise Inventory Software

Officewise Inventory is part of the Officewise Software application that was initially designed to support purchase order creation and processing, and now includes both accounting and inventory functionality as well. Available in four editions, ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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September 18, 2017 

2017 Reviews of Inventory Management Systems

While inventory management is not a new concept, with the advent of online stores to coincide with their brick and mortar counterparts, it’s more important than ever that retailers have a solid handle on their inventory. Good inventory management is ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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September 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Asset Panda

A complete platform to manage assets, Asset Panda also offers users maintenance tracking, purchase order tracking, help desk ticketing, facilities management, and work order management, creating an all-in-one solution.

Mary Girsch-Bock

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September 18, 2017 

2017 Overview of SOS Inventory App

SOS Inventory is an inventory, manufacturing, and order management add-on for QuickBooks Online users. SOS Inventory supports multiple warehouses, so users can easily track inventory from any location. Designed as an online product solution, SOS syncs ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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September 18, 2017 

AICPA Webcast Series Focuses on Diversity

The webcast series is intended to teach CPAs practical knowledge and skills to help them create an effective global mindset that drives innovation through inclusion. Each hour-long webinar in the series provides one hour of Continuing Professional ...