The Woodard Report Podcast · 2026-06-10 · 37 min
On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather and Joe talk about major developments shaping the accounting profession, including Intuit's dramatic stock decline, workforce layoffs tied to AI adoption, and the launch of ChatGPT Finance. They also explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming professional services, emphasizing the need for accountants to embrace change by leaning into human-centered skills like judgment, relationships, and advisory work. Along the way, they share productivity strategies, discuss the dangers of "not us" thinking around AI disruption, and spotlight a successful bookkeeping professional building a high-value, relationship-driven practice. Current events - Intuit's Stock Plunge and other troubles Ted Callahan, former head of accountant channel at Intuit, is now deputy CTO at Sage TV/Movie quote of the week - The Incredibles Project Hail Mary Excellent Thing We Learned - The rule of three Not-Us Thinking Member spotlight - Michael McClellan of Aurora Bookkeeping & Consulting The Woodard Report article of the week - Lock It Down, Write It Down (Intuit Security for Firms) Thank you to our show sponsor, Digits!
Episode 178 - Current Trends, Human Connection, and the Future of Advisory - The Woodard Report Podcast52 / 100Episode 177 - From Startup Founder to Autonomous Bookkeeping: How Pilot Built the Future of Accounting - The Woodard Report PodcastEpisode 176 - The Tech Humanist: Keeping Humanity at the Center of AI - The Woodard Report PodcastEpisode 174 - Firing Clients, Finding Your Niche, and Making Accounting Fun - The Woodard Report PodcastEpisode 173 - AI, Humanity, and the Future of Accounting - The Woodard Report Podcast