Episode Summary
Fast food chain Wendy's considers demand pricing – should your firm, too? We discuss the potential for surge pricing tax returns to smooth workload and raise revenue. We also dive into new AI-powered accounting productivity tools from Sage and Xero, Zoho's $5 per user practice management suite, and analyze the results of our listener survey.SponsorsLiveFlow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/liveflowZoho - http://accountingpodcast.promo/zohoClient Hub - http://accountingpodcast.promo/clienthubChapters(06:40) - What can accountants learn and try in pricing?
(13:59) - The IRS debuts free file system
(26:47) - Xero announces their AI tool JAX
(34:12) - QuickBooks new offering, Solopreneur
(40:11) - Zoho is getting into practice management
(44:52) - FTC goes after H&R Block over free filing claims
(47:15) - Can AI teach accounting?
(55:41) - TAP Listener Survey results
(01:00:40) - Blake asks AI to generate an image of the average listener
(01:05:09) - Thanks for listening and remember to subscribe
Show NotesJust Ask Xero | Xero US Introduction to QuickBooks Solopreneur (intuit.com) Practice software features for businesses | Zoho practice FTC alleges H&R Block deleted customer tax data, used deceptive advertising IRS Direct File free tax system moves into public test phase Intuit introduces QuickBooks Solopreneur for one-person businesses Intuit Introduces QuickBooks Solopreneur, an Easy-to-Use Financial Tool Built for One-Person Businesses H&R Block’s online tax prep tricked customers into paying more money, FTC claims AI will 'change nature' of accounting, says Sage boss Sage launches generative AI copilot assistant for SME accounting H&R Block ‘Data Wiping’ and Upgrade Policies Harm Taxpayers, FTC Says Expert Examines AI's Role in Accounting Education Sage Intacct Unveils New Features to Streamline Operations and Boost Productivity