ATL232
ATL 232: Tech Innovation Awards 2025 (Part 1 of 2)
Podcast Title: Tech Innovation Awards 2025 (Part 1 of 2)
Series: Accounting Technology Lab Podcast
Hosts: Randy Johnston and Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Release Date: October 18, 2025
Episode Length: 19:51 minutes
Summary
In this episode of the Accounting Technology Lab, hosts Randy Johnston and Brian F. Tankersley discuss top Tax Tools recognized in the 2025 CPA Practice Advisor Technology Innovation Awards. Highlights include Accordance, an AI-driven research platform pioneering prompt engineering in tax, audit, and accounting; Bloomberg Tax AI Assistant, offering conversational tax research at no additional cost; and Tax Now Pro, a tax resolution platform providing instant IRS access and continuous monitoring. The hosts conclude by reflecting on the future of AI integration, improved workflows, and the potential for better work-life balance in the accounting profession.
Key Quotes
- (01:59) Brian F. Tankersley: "Prompt engineering is really kind of a black art that we have to learn in the whole use of AI."
- (04:19) Randy Johnston: "AI is getting built into more products — and that’s really where I’m putting Accordance right now."
- (07:18) Brian F. Tankersley: "Using an LLM for tax research isn’t innovative anymore — it’s table stakes."
- (12:08) Brian F. Tankersley: "If you’re not using some kind of AI engine in your tax research, you’re working way too hard."
- (17:41) Brian F. Tankersley: "Maybe some work-life balance is coming to our future — and that should give everyone hope."
Mentioned Products and Companies
| Product / Company | Description | X (Twitter) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accordance | AI-powered research tool for tax, audit, and accounting professionals | @AccordanceAI | — | Accordance | — |
| Bloomberg Tax AI Assistant | Conversational AI research assistant integrated into Bloomberg Tax platform | @BloombergTax | Bloomberg Tax | Bloomberg Tax | @bloombergtax |
| Tax Now Pro | IRS access and client monitoring tool for tax professionals | @TaxNowPro | — | Tax Now | — |
| CPA Practice Advisor | Publisher of the Technology Innovation Awards | @CPAPracticeAdv | CPA Practice Advisor | CPA Practice Advisor | @cpapracticeadvisor |
| Accounting Technology Lab Podcast | Hosted by Randy Johnston & Brian F. Tankersley; covers innovations in accounting tech | @AcctTechLab | — | Accounting Technology Lab | — |
| Karbon | Workflow and practice management platform for accounting firms | @KarbonHQ | Karbon | Karbon | @karbonhq |
| CPA Practice Advisor Tech Innovation Awards | Annual awards recognizing innovation in tax and accounting technology | @CPAPracticeAdv | CPA Practice Advisor | CPA Practice Advisor | @cpapracticeadvisor |
Related Episodes
- Tech Innovation Awards 2025 (Part 2 of 2) – Accounting technology and workflow innovations
- Interview with Mary Delaney (Carbon CEO) – Part 1
- Interview with Mary Delaney (Carbon CEO) – Part 2
See Also
- CPA Practice Advisor Technology Innovation Awards
- Accounting Technology Lab Podcast Episode Guide
