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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

 Saving for Home Down Payment Takes Average of 11 Years for Singles

February 19, 2018 

Saving for Home Down Payment Takes Average of 11 Years for Singles

In today’s highly competitive housing market, finding an affordable home can feel increasingly out of reach, especially for singles. A single homebuyer would need to save for nearly 11 years to reach a 20 percent down payment on the typical U.S. home, according to a new Zillow® analysis. However, for married or partnered couples, it...…

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February 19, 2018 

2018 Review of Acumatica

Acumatica www.acumatica.com From the 2018 reviews of Cash Management systems. Acumatica Cloud ERP is a robust accounting system offering excellent cash management functionality. Ideal for businesses of all sizes, Acumatica offers a variety of editions and industry-specific solutions, including Cloud ERP Small Business Edition, Cloud ERP Advanced Edition, a Commerce Edition, a Field Service Edition, a...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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February 19, 2018 

2018 Review of AccountantsWorld Accounting Power

Accounting Power – AccountantsWorld www.accountantsworld.com From the 2018 reviews of Cash Management systems. Accounting Power is part of AccountantsWorld’s Power CAS (Client Accounting Services) Suite of applications that are designed specifically for, and sold only to, accounting professionals. Accounting Power is a 100% cloud-based application and is suited for small to mid-sized accounting firms that offer...…

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February 19, 2018 

2018 Review of Budget Maestro

Budget Maestro from Centage www.centage.com From the 2018 reviews of Cash Management systems. Budget Maestro from Centage, offering cloud-based budgeting and forecasting capability. Designed for mid-sized businesses, Budget Maestro is deliverable as a Software as a Service (SaaS) application, and offers an easy to use interface that provides access to all software options, including Revenue,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

 2018 Review of BudgetPak from Xlerant

February 19, 2018 

2018 Review of BudgetPak from Xlerant

BudgetPak from Xlerant www.xlerant.com From the 2018 reviews of Cash Management systems. BudgetPak from Xlerant offers a cloud based budgeting, forecasting, and reporting solution. Delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS) BudgetPak is well suited for small to mid-sized businesses. BudgetPak offers an easily navigated user interface, quick product implementation, and a series of dashboards and...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

 2018 Review of Sage Intacct

February 19, 2018 

2018 Review of Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct www.sageintacct.com From the 2018 review of Cash Management systems. Sage Intacct offers a cloud-based financial management application that includes core financial modules such as GL, AP, AR, Order Management, and Cash Management. There are also a number of additional modules available, including Multi-Entity & Global Consolidations, Purchasing, Time & Expenses, Inventory Control, Contract...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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February 19, 2018 

2018 Review of PlanGuru

PlanGuru www.planguru.com From the 2018 reviews of Cash Management systems. PlanGuru is a cloud-based budgeting and forecasting software. PlanGuru is a good fit for businesses, nonprofits, and accounting professionals. Along with budget and forecasting, PlanGuru also offers excellent business and financial analytics. During setup, users can choose the correct structure for their business or organization,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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February 19, 2018 

2018 Review of Pulse

Pulse App www.pulseapp.com From the 2018 reviews of Cash Management systems. Pulse is a cash flow app designed to work in conjunction with current software to provide better cash management functionality for the small business owner. Pulse tracks both income and expenses, as well as current and monthly cash flow. Pulse is available in three...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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February 19, 2018 

2018 Review of QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online www.quickbooksonline.com From the 2018 reviews of Cash Management systems. QuickBooks Online is the leading global cloud accounting platform for small business and the self-employed. Like its desktop counterpart, QuickBooks Online is best suited for the small business owner or nonprofit that is looking for complete financial functionality in an easy-to-use package. QuickBooks Online...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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February 19, 2018 

2018 Review of Sage50cloud

Sage50cloud www.sage.com From the 2018 reviews of Cash Management systems. Sage 50cloud Accounting offers a unique hybrid product, with the features and functionality of a desktop application along with the ability to access the system from any location. Sage 50cloud is a good fit for small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and offers a complete financial solution....…

Mary Girsch-Bock