<p></p><p><strong>Sponsors</strong><br>OnPay - <a href="http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpay">http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpay</a><br>R.E. Cost Seg - <a href="http://accountingpodcast.promo/recostseg">http://accountingpodcast.promo/recostseg</a><br>C&amp;R Consulting - <a href="http://accountingpodcast.promo/cnr">http://accountingpodcast.promo/cnr</a><br>Fishbowl - <a href="http://accountingpodcast.promo/fishbowl">http://accountingpodcast.promo/fishbowl</a></p><br><strong>Chapters</strong><br><ul><li>(00:00) - TAP 486</li>
<li>(02:25) - Firm of One AI Tax</li>
<li>(04:39) - Automating Firm Ops</li>
<li>(09:35) - Claude Connectors Tested</li>
<li>(17:45) - Sage Buys Doyen AI</li>
<li>(19:48) - AI Efficiency Paradox</li>
<li>(22:06) - Vibe Coding for CAS</li>
<li>(26:06) - KPMG Federal Audit Exit</li>
<li>(29:02) - Tariff Refund Lawsuits</li>
<li>(31:15) - Tariffs and Job Losses</li>
<li>(33:01) - IRS Lawsuit Snag</li>
<li>(33:28) - Hearing Conflict Question</li>
<li>(33:49) - Nonprofit Form 990 Shakeup</li>
<li>(37:30) - Autofill Tax Return Bill</li>
<li>(38:54) - IRS Whistleblower Boost</li>
<li>(40:38) - Fed Nominee And Rates</li>
<li>(42:39) - Jobs Data Doesn’t Add Up</li>
<li>(44:28) - Intuit Hiring And Benefits</li>
<li>(47:26) - Canopy AI Coworker Agents</li>
<li>(52:34) - AI Meeting Notes To Tasks</li>
<li>(54:58) - Procrastination Pays In AI</li>
<li>(58:42) - Wrap Up CPE And Events</li>
</ul> <p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The 2026 Best Accounting Firms for Technology</p><p><a href="https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/the-2026-best-accounting-firms-for-technology">https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/the-2026-best-accounting-firms-for-technology</a></p><p><br>AI Can Boost Productivity, but Who Sustains the Customer Economy?</p><p><a href="https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/ai-can-boost-productivity-but-who-sustains-the-customer-economy">https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/ai-can-boost-productivity-but-who-sustains-the-customer-economy</a></p><p><br>Sage Acquires Doyen AI to Help SMBs Migrate and Go Live Faster with AI</p><p><a href="https://www.sage.com/en-us/news/press-releases/2026/04/sage-acquires-doyen-ai-to-help-smbs-migrate-and-go-live-faster-with-ai/">https://www.sage.com/en-us/news/press-releases/2026/04/sage-acquires-doyen-ai-to-help-smbs-migrate-and-go-live-faster-with-ai/</a></p><p><br>KPMG Closes U.S. Federal Audit Practice, Trims Advisory Staff</p><p><a href="https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/kpmg-closes-u-s-federal-audit-practice-trims-advisory-staff">https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/kpmg-closes-u-s-federal-audit-practice-trims-advisory-staff</a></p><p><br>Gamers Sue Nintendo Over Tariff Refunds</p><p><a href="https://www.gamefile.news/p/gamers-sue-nintendo-over-tariff-refunds">https://www.gamefile.news/p/gamers-sue-nintendo-over-tariff-refunds</a></p><p><br>No, Tariffs Are Not Strengthening the Economy</p><p><a href="https://fortune.com/2026/04/29/tariffs-not-strengthening-economy-trump-trade-war-data/">https://fortune.com/2026/04/29/tariffs-not-strengthening-economy-trump-trade-war-data/</a></p><p><br>Trump's $10 Billion IRS Suit Hits Snag with Skeptical Judge</p><p><a href="https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/04/27/trumps-10-billion-irs-suit-hits-snag-with-skeptical-judge/182256/">https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/04/27/trumps-10-billion-irs-suit-hits-snag-with-skeptical-judge/182256/</a></p><p><br>IRS to Revamp Form 990 to Require More Info from Charities</p><p><a href="https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-to-revamp-form-990-to-require-more-info-from-charities">https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-to-revamp-form-990-to-require-more-info-from-charities</a></p><p><br>Congressman Introduces Bill to Autofill Tax Forms</p><p><a href="https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/congressman-introduces-bill-to-autofill-tax-forms">https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/congressman-introduces-bill-to-autofill-tax-forms</a></p><p><br>House Passes IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act</p><p><a href="https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/house-passes-irs-whistleblower-improvement-act">https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/house-passes-irs-whistleblower-improvement-act</a></p><p><br>Accountant Job Outlook &amp; Demand Report 2026</p><p><a href="https://www.intuit.com/blog/innovative-thinking/accountant-job-outlook-demand-report/">https://www.intuit.com/blog/innovative-thinking/accountant-job-outlook-demand-report/</a></p><p><br><strong>Need CPE?</strong></p><p>Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: <a href="https://earmarkcpe.com/">https://earmarkcpe.com</a><br>Subscribe to the Earmark Podcast: <a href="https://podcast.earmarkcpe.com/">https://podcast.earmarkcpe.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get in Touch</strong></p><p>Thanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/">@BlakeTOliver</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/davidleary/">@DavidLeary</a>. Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CloudAccountingPodcast/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cloudacctpod/">Instagram</a>. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cloud-accounting-podcast/id1312460765?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/cloud-accounting-podcast-588480">Podchaser</a>. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. <strong>DIAL (202) 695-1040.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsorships</strong></p><p>Are you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? 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The Accounting Podcast

Blake Oliver & David Leary

An AI-Powered Firm of One, KPMG Shuts Down Fed Audits

MAY 6, 202665 MIN
The Accounting Podcast

An AI-Powered Firm of One, KPMG Shuts Down Fed Audits

MAY 6, 202665 MIN

Description

SponsorsOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayR.E. Cost Seg - http://accountingpodcast.promo/recostsegC&R Consulting - http://accountingpodcast.promo/cnrFishbowl - http://accountingpodcast.promo/fishbowlChapters(00:00) - TAP 486 (02:25) - Firm of One AI Tax (04:39) - Automating Firm Ops (09:35) - Claude Connectors Tested (17:45) - Sage Buys Doyen AI (19:48) - AI Efficiency Paradox (22:06) - Vibe Coding for CAS (26:06) - KPMG Federal Audit Exit (29:02) - Tariff Refund Lawsuits (31:15) - Tariffs and Job Losses (33:01) - IRS Lawsuit Snag (33:28) - Hearing Conflict Question (33:49) - Nonprofit Form 990 Shakeup (37:30) - Autofill Tax Return Bill (38:54) - IRS Whistleblower Boost (40:38) - Fed Nominee And Rates (42:39) - Jobs Data Doesn’t Add Up (44:28) - Intuit Hiring And Benefits (47:26) - Canopy AI Coworker Agents (52:34) - AI Meeting Notes To Tasks (54:58) - Procrastination Pays In AI (58:42) - Wrap Up CPE And Events  Show NotesThe 2026 Best Accounting Firms for Technologyhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/list/the-2026-best-accounting-firms-for-technologyAI Can Boost Productivity, but Who Sustains the Customer Economy?https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/ai-can-boost-productivity-but-who-sustains-the-customer-economySage Acquires Doyen AI to Help SMBs Migrate and Go Live Faster with AIhttps://www.sage.com/en-us/news/press-releases/2026/04/sage-acquires-doyen-ai-to-help-smbs-migrate-and-go-live-faster-with-ai/KPMG Closes U.S. Federal Audit Practice, Trims Advisory Staffhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/kpmg-closes-u-s-federal-audit-practice-trims-advisory-staffGamers Sue Nintendo Over Tariff Refundshttps://www.gamefile.news/p/gamers-sue-nintendo-over-tariff-refundsNo, Tariffs Are Not Strengthening the Economyhttps://fortune.com/2026/04/29/tariffs-not-strengthening-economy-trump-trade-war-data/Trump's $10 Billion IRS Suit Hits Snag with Skeptical Judgehttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/04/27/trumps-10-billion-irs-suit-hits-snag-with-skeptical-judge/182256/IRS to Revamp Form 990 to Require More Info from Charitieshttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-to-revamp-form-990-to-require-more-info-from-charitiesCongressman Introduces Bill to Autofill Tax Formshttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/congressman-introduces-bill-to-autofill-tax-formsHouse Passes IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Acthttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/house-passes-irs-whistleblower-improvement-actAccountant Job Outlook & Demand Report 2026https://www.intuit.com/blog/innovative-thinking/accountant-job-outlook-demand-report/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifieds REFRAME 2026 - http://accountingpodcast.promo/reframe2026Flowglad - https://cal.com/team/flowglad/flowgladWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page