Blake and David cover BDO's legal threat against Going Concern over independence questions, Crowe hiring an investment bank to explore private equity options, and Trump pardoning Binance founder after the crypto venture made his family richer than their entire property portfolio. Plus, tariffs create a paperwork nightmare for small businesses, accounting ranked 90th out of 100 best jobs, a film production accountant who embezzled $2 million for Vegas stays and sugar daddy payments, and the Supreme Court hearing arguments on whether Trump's tariffs amount to an illegal $3 trillion tax.
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Chapters
- (00:00) - Welcome to the Accounting Podcast Live from Intuit Connect
- (01:16) - Top Story: BDO vs. Going Concern
- (05:02) - The Fraud Triangle and Independence in Accounting
- (08:21) - BDO's Response to Allegations
- (18:02) - Accountants Rank 90th Best Job in the US
- (19:38) - Stablecoins and Treasury Management
- (20:28) - Trump Pardons Binance Founder
- (24:29) - Positive Hiring Outlook in Accounting
- (25:41) - Impact of Trump's Tariffs
- (28:44) - Challenges for Small Businesses Due to Tariffs
- (32:46) - Workplace Friendships and Pay Cuts
- (34:35) - App News: Keeper Rebrands to Double
- (37:53) - AI Adoption in Accounting
- (45:25) - Fraud in Film Production Accounting
- (48:15) - Private Equity in Accounting Firms
- (50:49) - Conclusion and Upcoming Events
Show Notes
A Message from CEO Wayne Berson to BDO USA Professionals
https://www.bdo.com/insights/press-releases/a-message-from-ceo-wayne-berson-to-bdo-usa-professionals
Auditor BDO Cuts Jobs With Focus on Managing Apollo Debt
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-11/auditor-bdo-cuts-jobs-with-focus-on-managing-apollo-debt
Accountants Hold the 90th Best Job in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Ranking
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/27/accountants-hold-the-90th-best-job-in-u-s-news-world-reports-2025-ranking/171733/
Accountant - Career Rankings, Salary, Reviews and Advice
https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/accountant
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, aka "CZ"
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/23/trump-pardons-binance-founder-cz-zhao.html
The Accounting Firm Weighing Private-Equity Ownership After Years of Ignoring Calls
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-accounting-firm-weighing-private-equity-ownership-after-years-of-ignoring-calls-8b7377fc
Crowe Ponders PE Investment Amid Middle Market Firm Shake-Up
https://news.bloombergtax.com/financial-accounting/crowe-ponders-pe-investment-amid-middle-market-firm-shake-up
The Disproportionate Effects of Declining Interest Within Different Accounting Fields: An Uneven Pipeline (CPA Journal)
https://www.cpajournal.com/2025/10/22/the-disproportionate-effects-of-declining-interest-within-different-accounting-fields
Movie Accountant Charged with Embezzling Nearly $2M From Indie Films
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/08/12/movie-accountant-charged-with-embezzling-nearly-2m-from-indie-films/167240/
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