{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 189 - Transcending the Machines: AI, Skills, Truth & the Future of Accounting - The Woodard Report Podcast","description":"On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Heather talk about the latest developments in accounting technology, including Accrual\u2019s acquisition of Puzzle and the growing convergence of tax and CAS services. They also explore how AI is reshaping professional education and the need to develop and test real-world skills, while discussing AI governance, empathy, the concept of \u201creverse centaurs,\u201d and why accounting professionals must learn to use AI as a tool rather than become tools for AI. Current events \u2014 Accrual to Acquire Puzzle 4 State Societies Combined forces to launch Five Storm Systems. TV\/Movie quote of the week \u2014 Rocky Horror Picture Show Wonder Woman Excellent Thing We Learned \u2014 Empathy is "feeling with people" Centaurs and reverse centaurs The Woodard Report article of the week \u2014 10 Ways Your Writing May Look AI-Generated Thank you to our show sponsor Canopy! Unclunk your firm with Canopy, the fully integrated practice management that helps accountants build the firm they always wanted. The suite includes client and document management, workflow, time and billing, engagements and proposals, and more. Check out GetCanopy.com Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com\/podcast ","author_name":"The Woodard Report Podcast: Featuring Heather Day and Joe Woodard","author_url":"http:\/\/www.woodard.com\/podcast","html":"