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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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May 5, 2014 

Which Small Business Bank Accounts Are Best?

Managing and growing a successful small business requires more than just business savvy, it also requires strong cash management capabilities. However, even strategic business owners can see some of the benefits disappear if they lose funds to a bank account that charges costly fees for various services that could be free elsewhere.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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May 5, 2014 

The Best States for Working Moms

The study focused on nine core factors, ranging from the cost and quality of day care, to the gender pay gap and parental leave policies in each of the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 New Audit Quality Indicators to be Pilot Tested by Accounting Firms

May 5, 2014 

New Audit Quality Indicators to be Pilot Tested by Accounting Firms

The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) today released the CAQ Approach to Audit Quality Indicators, which represents a two-year effort with its member firms to develop perspectives regarding which indicators may be most relevant and how and to whom they should be communicated. The paper sets forth in detail the CAQ approach to communicate a…

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May 5, 2014 

TIAG Hosts International Conference in Miami

Accounting thought leader Allan Koltin provided a keynote address at the International Accounting Group's (TIAG) 22nd international conference, which started on Monday and continues through May 7 at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami. Koltin is president and CEO of Koltin Consulting Group.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Report Shows Odds of Facing an IRS Audit for Individuals, Businesses

May 5, 2014 

Report Shows Odds of Facing an IRS Audit for Individuals, Businesses

Although the actual risk is very low that most Americans will face an IRS audit of their taxes, the fear of that potential is a strong factor that keeps most taxpayers on the level, according to a new report from WalletHub, a financial management and information website for consumers.

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May 4, 2014 

Is An MBA Degree Tax Deductible? It Depends

Suppose one of your clients has his or her sights set on obtaining an MBA or another advanced degree. Usually, it takes significant time and effort to achieve this goal, especially if the degree candidate is currently working on a full-time or part-time basis. But earning the degree could be well worth the “blood, sweat…

Ken Berry, JD

 Summertime Tax Tip #1: Mix In A Little Pleasure on Business Trips

May 4, 2014 

Summertime Tax Tip #1: Mix In A Little Pleasure on Business Trips

Due to recent advances in technology, you can now talk face to face with someone halfway across the country without even budging from your desk. Yet it’s still important at times for business people to “press the flesh” or meet in person with an associate to conduct meetings or consummate a deal. At least, a…

Ken Berry, JD

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May 2, 2014 

Event to Bring Businesses, Accountants and Developers Together

Intuit event will bring small business users, accountants and developers together to learn how to achieve greater productivity and profitability using QuickBooks Online. The conference is scheduled for Oct. 22-23 in the California San Francisco Bay area.