shutdown shockwaves: how accountants keep the government’s books from crashing | arc

decode the financial fallout—where payables stall, nonprofits scramble, and the irs slows to a crawl.

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accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

when the federal government shuts down, headlines focus on politics. but behind every furlough and frozen budget lies a deeper story—one told through accounting cycles, payroll ledgers, and cash flow reports. 

in the latest episode of accounting arc, hosts liz mason, cpa; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma, break down what really happens when appropriations stall and the business of government grinds to a halt. 

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“this is the kind of thing accountants think about,” mason says at the start of the episode. “what’s the actual technical answer? what does a shutdown mean for accounts payable, for payroll, for the irs? what’s really happening behind the scenes?” 

their discussion reveals a complex web of accounting impacts—from unpaid invoices and delayed reimbursements to frozen nonprofit grants and confused taxpayers. 

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5 ways to stay ahead of the ai curve | accounting influencers

automation isn’t replacing accountants—it’s exposing who can’t evolve.

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

artificial intelligence isn’t a future disruptor—it’s already embedded in accounting. the profession’s survival depends on how quickly firms adapt.

“the robots are coming—scratch that—they’re already here,” says accounting influencers host rob brown. “ai literacy isn’t optional anymore. if you’re treating ai as tomorrow’s problem, you’re already behind the curve.”

the latest episode explores the seismic impact of automation on accounting and the urgent need for firms to transform their skills, strategies, and structures.

citing a mckinsey report, brown notes that nearly 80% of organizations already use ai in at least one core function. “it’s pervasive now,” he says. “reconciliation, data entry, transaction classification—ai eats those jobs for breakfast.”

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barnes: redefine your career from within | gear up for growth

growth doesn’t always mean moving on—it can mean moving deeper.

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gear up for growth
with jean caragher
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“i love smith + howard, and i loved marketing, but i didn’t think i was the person for that role anymore,” says julie barnes, chief of staff of smith + howard, during her appearance on gear up for growth, powered by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间, and hosted by jean caragher of capstone marketing. “i didn’t want to leave; i wanted to do something different. i wanted to be valuable to the firm and create value in whatever role i landed in.” 

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barnes shares how her 30-year journey at the firm has evolved through initiative, transparency, and a culture that supports growth from within. 

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strategic ai, not shiny objects | arc

leaders tie ai to real workflows, not wish lists, and adoption follows. 

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accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

accounting leaders are accelerating ai deployment across tax, audit, and advisory—but three accounting veterans and hosts of accounting arc argue the difference between adoption and shelfware comes down to focus, guardrails, and relentless training. 

on the latest episode, hosts liz mason, cpa; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgmadissect how large firms are approaching microsoft copilot and adjacent tools. they agree that leaders should start now, but do so strategically. 

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patrickceo of verifyiq and co-founder and educator at tb academy, opens with a caution that resonates across enterprise tech cycles: many organizations feel pressured to adopt generative ai without clearly defining expected outcomes. he urges leaders to ask what success specifically looks like, whether that is fewer review points, faster cycle times on close, or reduced audit adjustments. 

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bonus depreciation is back | quick tax tip

key changes to sections 168 and 179 offer fresh opportunities for strategic deductions.

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quick tax tip
with art werner
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in the latest quick tax tip episode, tax expert art werner dives into one of the most talked-about provisions in the new tax bill: the restoration of 100% bonus depreciation.

“under the tax cuts and jobs act, bonus depreciation started to phase down from 100% to zero,” werner explains. “for 2025, it was set at 40%. but this new bill retroactively restores 100% bonus depreciation — starting jan. 20, 2025 — and keeps it that way through the end of 2029.”

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that january date, werner notes, is significant: “it happens to be inauguration day. so it seems the new administration is ushering in a new era for business expensing.”

the move reverses years of gradual cutbacks and offers businesses renewed incentive to invest in equipment and property. according to werner, this means tax practitioners can breathe easier — at least for now.

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