The Accounting Podcast

Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC


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What happens when 19 states simultaneously abandon the 150-hour CPA requirement while tariffs create unprecedented uncertainty for CFOs? Blake and CFO.com reporter Adam Zaki explore the rapid transformation of CPA licensure—from New York's recent changes to the coordinated state-by-state rollout that followed Barry Melancon's AICPA retirement. You'll discover how political and economic volatility is driving demand for accounting services, why the PCAOB may disappear in the Senate's tax bill, and how AI is reshaping audit teams while raising questions about the future value of CPAs. Plus, insights on navigating everything from reciprocal tariffs to the SEC's new chief accountant.

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Chapters
  • (01:38) - Tariffs and Their Impact on CFOs
  • (03:19) - Supreme Court and Tariff Legalities
  • (05:47) - Economic Impact of Tariffs and Inflation
  • (08:09) - Geopolitical Conflicts and Economic Uncertainty
  • (11:17) - Federal Reserve and Economic Policies
  • (18:51) - CPA Pipeline and 150 Hour Rule Changes
  • (33:08) - Chief Accountant at the SEC
  • (40:11) - Smart Moves by Congress: Nonprofit Pay Scales
  • (40:44) - The Impact of Budget Cuts on PCAOB
  • (41:34) - Challenges in Government Oversight
  • (42:02) - Senate's Big Bill: Key Changes and Controversies
  • (46:25) - Tax Implications and Political Dynamics
  • (52:42) - Business Deductions and Higher Education
  • (55:40) - AI in Accounting: Transforming the Big Four
  • (57:37) - The Future of Accounting Education
  • (01:02:10) - AI's Role in Auditing and the Future Workforce
  • (01:05:19) - The Impact of Automation on Jobs and Society
  • (01:15:48) - Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook
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    Show Notes

    Supreme Court Challenge to Trump Tariffs by Toy Companies
    https://www.reuters.com/legal/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-toy-companies-challenge


    Consumer Price Index Impact of Current Tariffs
    https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm


    New York State CPA Licensure Reform Legislation
    https://www.nysscpa.org/news/publications/the-trusted-professional/article/new-york-cpa-licensure-reform-passes-legislature


    Pennsylvania CPA Pathway Bill Senate Approval
    https://www.picpa.org/articles/advocacy/cpa-pathway-legislation-senate-approval


    Maine CPA Exam Requirements Change
    https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/accountants/cpa-exam-requirements


    CFO.com State-by-State CPA Licensure Tracker
    https://www.cfo.com/news/cpa-licensure-changes-state-tracker-2025


    Kurt Hoel Appointed SEC Chief Accountant
    https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2025-89


    AICPA Barry Melancon Retirement Impact Analysis
    https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/01/melancon-retirement-cpa-pipeline-changes


    Senate Modifications to Big Beautiful Bill
    https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1/actions


    Avalara 2025 Accountants Confidence Report
    https://www.avalara.com/us/en/resources/reports/2025-accountants-confidence-report


    PCAOB Elimination Implications Analysis
    https://www.pcaobus.org/oversight/inspections/implications-elimination-analysis


    KPMG Clara AI Audit Platform Interview
    https://www.cfo.com/news/kpmg-thomas-mackenzie-clara-ai-audit-interview


    PwC USA Tax Leader Agentic AI Implementation
    https://www.cfo.com/news/pwc-tax-agentic-ai-implementation-2025


    Bill.com Small Business Paperless Survey 2030
    https://www.bill.com/resources/small-business-paperless-2030-survey


    Universal Technical Institute CFO Interview
    https://www.cfo.com/news/uti-cfo-future-higher-education-interview


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    Learn more about Adam Zaki:

    Website: https://www.cfo.com/editors/azaki/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamzakinyc


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