{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 173 - AI, Humanity, and the Future of Accounting - The Woodard Report Podcast","description":"On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Heather speak about the rapid acceleration of AI and how it is reshaping the accounting profession, from audit and compliance work to more advisory-focused roles. They explore the importance of maintaining the \u201csoul\u201d of a business in an increasingly automated world, discuss the rise of AI agents and emerging technologies, and share insights on how accountants can adapt by leaning into their uniquely human strengths. Current events \u2014   KPMG closes U.S. federal audit practice, trims advisory staff  META Lays off about 10% its workforce  TV\/Movie quote of the week \u2014  Company Retreat The Pitt  Member spotlight \u2014  Thrive Business Services  The Woodard Report article of the week \u2014   The Sacred Ritual of Month-End (An Accountant's Comfort Blanket)  Thank you to our show sponsor, Digits! Digits is the world's first agentic general ledger. It is accounting software that works for you. Built from the ground up for the AI era, Digits automates bookkeeping in month end, shifting your team from data entry to review and advisory. Visit Digits.com to get started today. 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":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41250865\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41250865"}