Keep Changing My Software! (Wheel of Rants) – Podcast

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Table of Contents

Podcast Episode Overview

Alicia and Dan spin the Wheel of Rants and land on a topic that hits close to home: constant software changes. From QuickBooks’ modern reports rollout to Microsoft quietly burying features inside Copilot, they unpack why unexpected changes feel so disorienting, even when the updates are improvements. The conversation broadens into AI’s growing impact on the entire software industry and what it means for accountants trying to stay on top of tools that won’t stop moving.

Creators & Guests

  • Host – Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT
  • Guest – Dan Delong

Sponsors

UNC – https://uqb.promo/unc

Podcast Highlights

(00:00) – Wheel of Rants Setup
(01:24) – Topic Software Changes
(02:14) – Why Change Frustrates Pros
(04:15) – Staying Current With Updates
(06:16) – AI Shifting Software UI
(11:42) – Industry Wake Up Call
(16:06) – Stability Versus Innovation
(20:04) – Modern Reports Reliability
(24:24) – Apple Liquid Glass Woes
(26:39) – Adapting To New Ecosystems
(29:04) – Wrap Up And Takeaways
(29:32) – What Dan And Alicia Are Doing
(31:05) – Final Thanks And Sign Off

Links

Alicia’s current classes:
Payroll Perfection Bundles (t QBO Payroll classes – 1099s, Running Payroll, Payroll Compliance, Payroll Forms, and QB Time): http://royl.ws/payroll-perfection?affiliate=5393907
Tricky Situations: http://royl.ws/QBOtricks?affiliate=5393907
Next-level Accrual Accounting: http://royl.ws/NextLevelAccounting?affiliate=5393907
10 Best Practices in QBO: http://royl.ws/QBO-Best-Practices?affiliate=5393907
QBO Hacks (Tips & Tricks) http://royl.ws/QBOHacks?affiliate=5393907

Dan’s Links:
Schoolofbookkeeping YouTube: https://snip.ly/SOBYT
Free Live Workshop Wednesdays: https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/workshop-wednesday

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Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named one of America's Top 50 Women in Accounting, Alicia is a leading expert in QuickBooks Online training with a Masters in Teaching and decades of business consulting. She offers a range of tailored resources from self-paced courses to personalized coaching. Known for her patience and commitment, Alicia simplifies QuickBooks for clients, helping them achieve their financial management goals with ease.
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Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named one of America's Top 50 Women in Accounting, Alicia is a leading expert in QuickBooks Online training with a Masters in Teaching and decades of business consulting. She offers a range of tailored resources from self-paced courses to personalized coaching. Known for her patience and commitment, Alicia simplifies QuickBooks for clients, helping them achieve their financial management goals with ease.
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