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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

 New CPA Exam Study App Offers Mini-Session Learning Options

January 18, 2022 

New CPA Exam Study App Offers Mini-Session Learning Options

Available for iOS in the Apple App Store and on Google Play, Surgent’s Study Companion app generates tailored plans and materials for “microbursts” of study, allowing learners to accumulate review time while managing tight schedules.

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January 16, 2022 

Mergers and Acquisitions to Remain Strong in 2022

Deal volume in North America remained consistently strong during 2021, with acquirers closing 614 deals, almost double the 325 deals achieved in the previous 12 months, although they only outperformed their regional index by the narrowest of margins ...

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January 16, 2022 

2021 Holiday Retail Sales Grew 14.1 Percent

Despite supply chain challenges, retailers kept their shelves stocked and consumers were able to fill their carts both in-store and online. Holiday spending during 2021 reflected continued consumer demand that is driving the economy and should continue...

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January 14, 2022 

What the SCOTUS OSHA Vaccine Mandate Case Means for Employers

On January 13, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled to block a federal rule that was to require many employers to impose coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine and/or testing requirements on their workers or face penalties for noncompliance.

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January 14, 2022 

Vertex Unveils Edge Computing Tax Solution

The solution enables global omnichannel retailers the ability to configure, automate and deploy containerized sales and use tax engines where transactions are being processed, delivering enhanced performance and scale for tax automation ...

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January 14, 2022 

2022 CES Tech Innovations for Accountants

Over three days I racked up 71,200 Fitbit steps in an attempt to cover the more than 1.8 million square feet of show floor, 2,200 exhibitors, and the multitude of onsite presentations and virtual announcements.

Roman Kepczyk