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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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Patrick Lee, CPA, MSA – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

Patrick Lee, CPA, MST Assistant Professor of Accounting and Enactus AdvisorSouthwestern College (KS)Winfield, Kansaswww.sckans.edu   Q&A: Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? I am always on finance.yahoo.com if you’re ever passing by my office. I’m sort of an equities market junkie and I love reading about companies and what...…

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Michael J. Elliott, CPA – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

Michael J. Elliott, CPA Managing PrincipalDittrickCPABurton, OHwww.DittrickCPA.com   Q&A: Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? I read techcrunch.com, cbssports.com, google news, Seth Godins blog. In what ways have you contributed to your firm/company to make it better? As the new owner and managing principal of the firm I am...…

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Robert W. Carter, MS, CPA, CVA, CFE, CEPA – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

Robert W. Carter, MS, CPA, CVA, CFE, CEPA Senior ManagerHertzbach & Company, P.A.Owings Mills, MD www.hertzbach.com   Q&A: Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? I spend a lot of time doing research related to my profession. When I get time to relax and read something for enjoyment, I typically...…

 Matt Hetrick, CPA – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

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Matt Hetrick, CPA – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

Matt Hetrick, CPA PresidentCulinary Accountants, Inc.Annapolis, MDwww.CPA-Eats.com   Q&A:   Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? Other than accounting sites, I often peruse The Chronicle of Higher Education (www.chronicle.com).  There’s plenty of academy-specific material there, but they also curate a great selection of interesting articles from across the political spectrum...…

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Hector Garcia, CPA.CITP – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

Hector Garcia, CPA.CITP Principal AccountantQuick BookkeepingMiami, FLwww.QBKAccounting.com   Q&A: Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? The Soul of Enterprise, The Economist, Wall Street Journal In what ways have you contributed to your firm/company to make it better? I have used my social media reach to bring traffic and credibility...…

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James D. Matthis, III, CPA, MAC – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

James D. Matthis, III, CPA, MAC Managing MemberWMCPAs.comWallace, NC   Q&A:   Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? Wall Street Journal. It’s important to have a diverse knowledge of what’s happening in the world In what ways have you contributed to your firm/company to make it better? My most...…

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Kelley J. Grace, CPA – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

Kelley J. Grace, CPA Tax PartnerEide Bailly LLPNorman, OKwww.eidebailly.com   Q&A: Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? The Skimm In what ways have you contributed to your firm/company to make it better? I have been able to contribute to my firm, Eide Bailly LLP, in several ways. I think...…

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Vijai Kumar – 20 Under 40 Superstars Honoree

Vijai Kumar V.P. Business Solutions Paramount Software Solutions, Inc. Parsippany, NJ   Q&A: Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? I suggest users to read www.lifehack.org which provides inspirational lists of topics in life that helps gain positive energy and mindset while tackling our daily life hassles. In what ways...…

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Amanda Kastler, CPA, CFE – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

Amanda Kastler, CPA, CFE Partner Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLPSpringfield, MOwww.ercpa.com   Q&A: Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? Propel Women In what ways have you contributed to your firm/company to make it better? I played a critical role in the development of our flex time policy.    ...…

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Michael Felland – 2016 20 Under 40 Superstar Honoree

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Samantha Mansfield – 2016 20 Under 40 Superstars Honoree

Samantha Mansfield Director of Corporate Communications CPA.com Dexter, MI   Q&A: Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? I do a lot of my reading on my phone, and Twitter is a must read source for me. Twitter offers me a chance to quickly review a number of sources I...…

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Nathaniel Goldman, CPA, CFE – 2016 40 Under 40 Honoree

Nathaniel Goldman, CPA, CFE PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPSenior Tax AccountantAtlanta, Georgia     Q&A: Aside from the accounting websites, which blog/website do you consider a must-read? Podcasts are my medium of choice for consuming news and information. The podcasts I listen to most are Clark Howard, Freakonomics, Responsa Radio, and This American Life.   In what ways...…