Blake and David dig into the use of AI agents in solving problems, emphasizing the effectiveness of assigning different roles to the agents and having them interact with each other to reach satisfactory results. They also discuss the latest accounting news, including the recent arrest of an IRS contractor, the IRS slashing the PTIN fee, ongoing trials, and cyber-attacks.

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• (00:47) - Don Jr. explains GAAP

Show Notes

Chick-fil-A Reportedly Tests Robot Servers Amid Diner Concerns Around Automation

https://www.pymnts.com/restaurant-technology/2023/chick-fil-a-tests-robot-servers-amid-diner-concerns-around-automation/

AICPA Endorses Key Legislation Recognizing the Link Between ...  

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aicpa-endorses-key-legislation-recognizing-the-link-between-accounting-and-stem-301941029.html

Why No One's Going Into Accounting - WSJ           

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/accounting-salary-cpa-shortage-dec2caa2

IRS slashes PTIN fees       

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-slashes-ptin-fees

New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway      

https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2023/10/05/new-national-research-on-cpa-pipeline-challenges-underway/95453/

IRS contractor charged in leak of billionaire taxpayer info

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-contractor-charged-in-leak-of-billionaire-taxpayer-info-to-news-outlets

CPA Standoff: Financial transparency a key issue in national ...      

https://www.canadian-accountant.com/content/profession/cpa-standoff-financial-transparency-dispute

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings removes AI ordering platform           

https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/articles/anthonys-coal-fired-pizza-and-wings-removes-ai-ordering-platform/

FedNow Service Surpasses 100 Participants Since July Launch       

https://www.pymnts.com/news/faster-payments/2023/fednow-service-surpasses-100-participants-since-july-launch/

2024 Public Accounting Starting Salary Numbers Are In   

https://www.goingconcern.com/2024-public-accounting-starting-salary-numbers-are-in/

Clorox Experiences Significant Financial Loss Stemming From Recent Cyber Attack               

https://blog.knowbe4.com/clorox-cyber-attack-financial-loss

CPA Pipeline Research Survey      

https://intraprise.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cUSqP1Kalfh58ZE?Source=PRMK

2024 Salary Guide | Robert Half 

https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insights/salary-guide

CPA Standoff: Unique regulatory status of CPA Quebec complicates accounting rift              

https://www.canadian-accountant.com/content/profession/cpa-standoff-ontario-governance-dispute

CPA standoff: Ontario government sticks to sidelines in governance dispute           

https://www.canadian-accountant.com/content/profession/cpa-standoff-ontario-governance-dispute

Message from Jerilyn Dressler re: accounting profs lacking real world experience  

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGtxTBWVtqNtvTshjnDnxjTvHJM

Trump business fraud trial continues with accountant testimony on 4th day | PBS NewsHour         

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/politics/trump-business-fraud-trial-continues-with-accountant-testimony-on-4th-day

MGM Resorts Refused to Pay Ransom in Cyberattack on Casinos - WSJ     

https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/mgm-resorts-refused-to-pay-ransom-in-cyberattack-on-casinos-3a53fa6d?st=36ug7ec...