We’re joined by Heidi Henderson, EVP at Engineered Tax Services, for our weekly roundup of news at the intersection of accounting and technology. Topics include: How the IRS plans to spend $80 billion over the next 10 years; the top five TikTok tax myths; security issues with AI chatbots; CLA voices support for MNCPA’s 150-hour alternative; why revenue is up 20% in the top 100 firms, and more!SponsorsZoho - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/zohoLiveFlow - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/liveflowClient Hub - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/clienthubChapters
(00:00) - CAP 327
(00:24) - PREVIEW: Breast implants are a tax write off?
(01:08) - Welcome Heidi Henderson to the show and some background
(06:36) - How did you get into tax credits?
(08:32) - Heidi's take on ERC mills
(11:56) - How will the IRS spend their $80 billion?
(13:59) - Breakdown on how the IRS plans to spend that money
(24:01) - Tax advice from TikTok
(34:39) - What is the accounting pro's role in advising a client on taxes
(37:47) - Accounting Today's April Fools Day post
(39:40) - Minnestoa CPA Society gets a big supporter in CLA on the 150 rule
(45:39) - Should we move the tax deadlines?
(49:56) - SBF student fund for improving humanity has run dry
(51:06) - Revenue for the top 100 firms was up almost 20%
(54:54) - What impact will AI make on accounting?
(01:01:11) - What are the potential risks of AI for accountants
(01:05:38) - Wrap up and where to reach everyone
Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeShow NotesThe accounting pipeline: 'Above all, try something'https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/the-accounting-pipeline-above-all-try-something ChatGPT Took Our CPA Public Accounting Test – Accountests Australiahttps://www.au.accountests.com/blogs/news/chatgpt-took-our-cpa-public-accounting-test The IRS reveals how it will spend its $80B               https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/the-irs-reveals-how-it-will-spend-its-80b GPT Predicts Which Jobs the AI will replacehttps://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/128xl05/gpt_predicts_which_jobs_the_ai_will_replace/ CLA backs changes in 150-hour CPA requirement              https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/cla-backs-changes-in-150-hour-cpa-requirement File your taxes in 10 minutes? TurboTax says it’s possible with AI-powered ‘express lanes’https://www.fastcompany.com/90875480/turbotax-irs-ai-file-taxes-phone-fast-lane Collapse of FTX deprives academics of grants, stokes fears of forced repaymenthttps://www.reuters.com/technology/collapse-ftx-deprives-academics-grants-stokes-fears-forced-repayment-2023-04-06/ The Problem With the IRS Vow to Avoid Stepping Up Audits of Earners Under $400,000https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-problem-with-the-irs-vow-to-avoid-stepping-up-audits-of-earners-under-400-000-6ffa5185 Healthy Wealthy & Wise Accountants     https://healthywealthywise.show/5 Three ways AI chatbots are a security disaster  | MIT Technology Reviewhttps://www.technologyreview.com/2023/04/03/1070893/three-ways-ai-chatbots-are-a-security-disaster/ Accounting firm sets retirement age at 85 to avert staffing crisis | Accounting Todayhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/accounting-firm-sets-retirement-age-at-85-to-avert-staffing-crisis CLA backs changes in 150-hour CPA requirement | Accounting Todayhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/cla-backs-changes-in-150-hour-cpa-requirement The IRS reveals how it will spend its $80B | Accounting Todayhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/the-irs-reveals-how-it-will-spend-its-80b ChatGPT Took Our CPA Public Accounting Test – Accountests Australiahttps://www.au.accountests.com/blogs/news/chatgpt-took-our-cpa-public-accounting-testConnect with Heidi HendersonWebsite: http://engineeredtaxservices.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihendersonets/Get in TouchThanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and