The Accounting Podcast
The essential weekly news roundup for accountants, bookkeepers, and tax pros, focusing on the collision of technology, AI, and the profession.
This is the accounting profession's weekly briefing on its own disruption. Blake and David act as expert filters, sifting through the noise of AI hype, regulatory shifts, and vendor press releases to find the signals that matter. They are unabashedly tech-forward, analyzing every story through the lens of automation and its impact on the future of accounting work.
“Unlike broader business news, this show is relentlessly focused on the accounting niche, and unlike traditional trade publications, it's delivered with the speed, opinion, and tech-insider perspective of its two hosts. Their chemistry and ability to debate the real-world impact of headlines sets it apart.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by CPA and tech entrepreneur Blake Oliver and accounting technology evangelist David Leary, The Accounting Podcast is the leading weekly news show for the accounting profession. Each week, they dissect the latest headlines in accounting tech, AI advancements, firm management, and regulatory changes, translating complex developments into practical implications for practitioners. The show was formerly known as the Cloud Accounting Podcast.
Credentials & credits
- Blake Oliver, CPA
- David Leary, 20+ years at Intuit
- Blake Oliver, Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People
- David Leary, Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People
- Blake Oliver, CPA Practice Advisor "40 Under 40"
- David Leary, CPA Practice Advisor "40 under 40"
Other ventures
- Earmark CPE (Blake Oliver, Founder & CEO; David Leary, Co-Founder)
- Accounting Podcast Network (David Leary, Creator)
- Cloudsourced Accounting (Blake Oliver, Founder)
- Accounting Salon (David Leary, Co-Founder)
- Advisor: Melio, Bookkeep (David Leary)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01494. Fake AI Receipt Fraud Soars & Big Firms Losing PowerJun 28, 2026 · 57 min
- 02493. KPMG Withdraws AI Report Full of "Vibe Citations" | The Accounting PodcastJun 20, 2026 · 1h 00m
- 03492. AICPA Says By 2040 Compliance Will Be Automated | The Accounting PodcastJun 13, 2026 · 1h 09m
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- 06
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Notable episodes
- 01493. KPMG Withdraws AI Report Full of "Vibe Citations"
Covers a major firm's embarrassing AI blunder and introduces the memorable term 'vibe citations' to describe AI hallucinations in professional reports.
- 02491. AI Beats Humans at Bookkeeping & Powers Finance Team of One
Features a key interview with Digits CEO Jeff Seibert and discusses a benchmark study showing AI surpassing human performance in bookkeeping for the first time.
- 03492. AICPA Says By 2040 Compliance Will Be Automated
Includes an exclusive interview with FICPA CEO Shelly Weir on a major legislative threat to the CPA license in Florida, a critical professional issue.
What you'll be asked on this show
Interviews are not standalone segments but are woven directly into the weekly news discussion, typically prompted by a specific study, product launch, or controversial event. The hosts' questions are direct, practical, and aimed at extracting future-looking, actionable advice for their professional audience. They often start by asking a guest to react to a bold claim or statistic, then probe into the underlying process, business model, and non-obvious implications for accountants. The goal is less about the guest's life story and more about getting their expert perspective on the industry's trajectory.
A co-hosted news roundup format where Blake and David riff off recent articles and studies. The show is information-dense but conversational, often integrating a deep-dive interview with an expert as a core segment to unpack a major story. They frequently record together after attending major industry conferences, bringing fresh takeaways to the audience.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
industry
1- Q.01
“What was your biggest takeaway from [industry event]?”
Often used as an opener after a major conference to get a high-level summary of the mood and key themes.
future
2- Q.01
“Is AI actually better than humans at [specific accounting task] right now?”
Used to directly challenge a bold claim from a report or headline, forcing the guest to ground their assertions in reality.
- Q.02
“Where do humans still have an edge over AI in accounting?”
Seeks to define the future role and remaining value of the human accountant as automation increases.
controversy
1- Q.01
“What's the story behind this [controversial report or news item]?”
A direct way to kick off a discussion about a major, often embarrassing, industry news story.
advice
2- Q.01
“What's one surprising thing in your data that most people will miss?”
Asks for an insider's take that goes beyond the obvious headlines of a report or study.
- Q.02
“What are the top 2-3 tech decisions a firm should make in the next year?”
A recurring question to elicit concrete, actionable advice for the firm leaders in their audience.
craft
1- Q.01
“How does your product's performance compare to the big models like GPT or Claude?”
Pits a guest's domain-specific tool against the general-purpose AI giants to understand its unique value.
process
1- Q.01
“How hard is it to get from 90% to 99% accuracy in AI development?”
Probes the technical and resource challenges behind the marketing claims of AI products.
money
1- Q.01
“Can you explain how your [unconventional] pricing model works?”
Digs into the business mechanics when a company uses a non-standard model like outcome-based pricing.
Signature segments
- · "This is your weekly roundup of news in the profession."
- · Earning free CPE credits via the Earmark app
- · Post-conference debrief episodes
- · Analyzing new benchmark reports on AI vs. Human performance
- · Coining terms for new tech phenomena (e.g., 'vibe citations')
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically founders, CEOs, or high-level experts brought on to provide deep, data-driven insight on a specific, timely news item. Examples include the CEO of an AI accounting startup discussing a new benchmark report or the head of a state CPA society on a legislative threat.
- Jeff Seiberton 491. AI Beats Humans at Bookkeeping & Powers Finance Team of One
- Shelly Weiron 492. AICPA Says By 2040 Compliance Will Be Automated
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are exclusively B2B companies targeting accounting firms, including payroll providers (OnPay), practice management software (Canopy), and specialized tech tools (Digits, Savant Labs). The hosts read the ads themselves, often integrating them smoothly into the show's flow. The podcast's audience of firm owners and decision-makers represents a highly concentrated group of potential buyers for these services.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of The Accounting Podcast?
- The podcast is co-hosted by Blake Oliver, a CPA and founder of Earmark, and David Leary, a long-time accounting technology evangelist.
- Is this podcast still releasing new episodes?
- Yes, it is a weekly podcast with new episodes released consistently.
- What is the show's format?
- It's a weekly news roundup where the two hosts discuss and analyze the latest happenings in accounting and technology, often with an expert guest interview integrated into the discussion.
- Can I earn CPE credit for listening?
- Yes, listeners can earn free, NASBA-approved CPE credits for listening to the podcast by using the Earmark app, which was founded by the hosts.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and the video version is on YouTube.
- How can I pitch a guest or sponsor the show?
- The podcast's official website has a link for sponsorship inquiries. They typically book guests who are experts on a timely news topic.
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- [01]The Accounting Podcast - Official Websiteaccountingpodcast.com
- [02]Blake Oliver's Official Bioblakeoliver.com
- [03]David Leary's Official Biodavidleary.com
- [04]About The Accounting Podcastcloudaccountingpodcast.promo
- [05]Blake Oliver, CPA | Firm of the Futurefirmofthefuture.com
- [06]David Leary | AICPA Conferencesaicpa-cima.com
- [07]The Accounting Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
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