{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 162 - AI Adoption Is Accelerating\u2014Are Firms Keeping Up? - The Woodard Report Podcast","description":"On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather and Joe discuss new research on global AI adoption and what it means for accounting firms, highlighting how early adopters are gaining strategic advantages while others risk falling behind. They explore recent funding surges in AI-powered accounting tools, practical considerations for implementing AI within firms, and the importance of governance, strategy, and financial independence in adapting to rapid technological change.  Current events \u2014 AICPA CIMA Survey Shows Growing AI Adoption Gap Basis is the first stand alone AI enablement platform to reach unicorn status TV\/Movie quote of the week \u2014 Blue Moon Billions Excellent things we learned \u2014 Copilot allows you to switch between all OpenAI and Anthropic models The average American adult watches 3 hours and 43 minutes of television every day Member spotlight \u2014 Lisa Crawford, Owner of Crawford Financial Solutions The Woodard Report article of the week \u2014 Explore the AI Track at Scaling New Heights 2026 Thank you to our show sponsor, Puzzle! Puzzle, the next generation firm, AI-powered, human-led. Puzzle replaces manual quickbooks workflows with AI-driven books built for review, approval, and audit-ready accountability. Learn more at puzzle.io.  Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com\/podcast ","author_name":"The Woodard Report Podcast: Featuring Heather Satterley and Joe Woodard","author_url":"http:\/\/www.woodard.com\/podcast","html":"