Lessons
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Is Your AI Subscription Taxable? Here’s How States Are Deciding
I was signing up for another AI tool the other day. When I got to the checkout page I noticed something interesting. There was no sales tax. That got me thinking. Is my subscription for this tool subject to sales tax? The answer is far from simple. Businesses are adopting AI tools at a rapid…
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I Investigated How AI is Used in Accounting. The Answer is Accounts Receivable.
I get asked a lot about AI. People want to know where it’s actually making a difference in business right now. Not in the future. Today. I was reading a report from CPA Practice Advisor and found a surprisingly clear answer: accounts receivable. This isn’t a hypothesis. It’s a place where companies are using AI…
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I Dug Into America’s Scramble for Rare Earths. Here’s What I Found.
I kept seeing the term “rare earth elements” in the news. It always seemed to pop up during discussions about US-China trade talks. It felt like a big deal but I didn’t have a solid grasp on the details. What are these materials? And why is the US government suddenly pouring money into them? I…
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I Looked Into AI Browsers. Here’s Why They’re a New Risk for Accountants.
AI browser agents are designed to automate tasks but pose security risks, particularly in finance. Malicious prompt injections can manipulate these agents to access sensitive data, bypass internal controls, or execute unauthorized actions. Professionals must update security measures and protocols to safeguard against these new threats and ensure data integrity.