On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Heather speak about the inspiring story of a former KPMG accountant who rescued over 165 people during catastrophic flooding in Texas, highlighting the human side of the profession. They also dive into Xero’s strategic $2.5 billion acquisition of Melio and what it signals for the future of accounting software ecosystems.

Referenced during the show:

Current events —

• KPMG Alum helps save 165 Texas flash flood victims
• Xero Acquires Melio for 2.5 billion dollars

TV/Movie quote of the week —

• Heather mentioned Strange New Worlds
• Joe mentioned Foundation

Excellent things we learned —

• Take the Guesswork out of Reasonable Compensation
• Ways we are using AI for work

The Woodard Report article of the week —

• 10 Simple Productivity Tips for the Chronically Distracted

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