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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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August 3, 2021 

Amy Vetter, CPA.CITP, CGMA – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Amy Vetter, CPA.CITP, CGMA 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in AccountingCEO, The B3 Institute What advice would you give others following in your similar path about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? Say YES! When you don’t feel ready for an opportunity that is presented to you – Say YES! When you think you...…

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August 3, 2021 

Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in AccountingVP, 1st Financial Bank USACEO & Founder, Origin Evolution LLC What advice would you give others following in your similar path about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? I believe the opportunities for women in the accounting profession are infinite. We are experiencing a...…

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August 3, 2021 

Elizabeth Pittelkow Kittner, CPA.CITP, CGMA, DTM – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Elizabeth Pittelkow Kittner, CPA.CITP, CGMA, DTM 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in AccountingVP of Finance and HRInternational Legal Technology Association (ILTA) What advice would you give others following in your similar path about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? The opportunities for women are growing in the accounting profession. Speak up and ask for...…

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August 3, 2021 

Carla M. McCall, CPA, CGMA – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Carla M. McCall, CPA, CGMA 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in AccountingPresidentAAFCPAs What advice would you give others following in your similar path about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? Be confident, push yourself out of your comfort zone, and ask for leadership opportunities. Set goals, write them down, and talk about them, often. ...…

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August 3, 2021 

Shannon Nash, CPA, JD – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Shannon Nash, CPA, JD 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in AccountingChief Financial OfficerReputation What advice would you give others following in your similar path about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? Finally, build your “brand” and develop a platform. If you want to get to the next level, you have to brand and market...…

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August 3, 2021 

Scharrell Talley Jackson – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Scharrell Talley Jackson 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in AccountingCOOLendistry What advice would you give others following in your similar path about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? Do not wait for opportunities to come to you, but be unafraid to go for what you want. Volunteer for the assignments, assert yourself as a...…

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August 3, 2021 

Janet Foutty – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Janet Foutty 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Executive ChairDeloitte U.S. What steps would you offer to employers to be more effective in retaining and advancing women? For employers looking to retain and advance women, it’s important that the culture of the organization has a foundation of equity and inclusivity and sponsorship is a critical...…

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August 3, 2021 

Sarah Elliott, CPA, PCC – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Sarah Elliott, CPA, PCC 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in AccountingCo-Founder & PrincipalIntend2Lead LLC What advice would you give others following in your similar path about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? Accounting provides limitless opportunities to learn and grow, particularly in non-technical areas.  Don’t feel like you have to have it all figured...…

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August 3, 2021 

Lynne Doughtie, CPA – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Lynne Doughtie, CPA 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Former Chairman and CEO, KPMG LLPKPMG What advice would you give others following in your similar path about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? The opportunities for women in accounting are tremendous. My advice is to be your authentic self, take on the challenging assignments...…

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August 3, 2021 

IRS Still Sending “Unemployment Tax Refunds”

For this round, the IRS identified approximately 1.7 million taxpayers due an adjustment. Of that number, approximately 1.5 million taxpayers are expected to receive a refund. The refund average is $1,686.

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August 3, 2021 

Tommye Barie, CPA – 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Tommye Barrie, CPA 2020-2021 Most Powerful Women in Accounting EVP of Leadership Development Succession Institute, LLC What advice would you give others following in your similar path about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? There are limitless opportunities available for women in the accounting profession. However, careers don’t generally randomly happen with passive...…