Every year I choose a theme and set goals for what I want to achieve. This is my year in review for 2023, looking back at the highs and the lows, the wins and the losses.

Stepping back in time a little, 2022 was the year of my sabbatical. It was supposed to be about rest, learning, trying new things and figuring out what was next. The thing was, it really didn’t go how I planned. A shock breast cancer diagnosis as well as welcoming my second daughter meant that my good intentions got very much derailed.

So this series of events was what inspired my 2023 theme: Ramp It Up.

In January of this year, I pulled the trigger to start building the Lifestyle Accountant Podcast with the goal of getting the first episode out as soon as possible, while still being able to deliver really high value, quality content to our audience-to-be.

I thought it would be worth sharing the 12 steps we took to move from concept to the launch of the first episode in just over a month.

Hey there, fellow accountants! Do you know what's hot right now? Artificial intelligence (AI). It is moving fast and you don't want to be left behind.

In this article, we'll explore real-world examples and practical use cases for AI in accounting, including some tools you should definitely keep on your radar.

We'll also dive into specific use cases like marketing your firm, communicating with clients, building your accounting team, and automating bookkeeping.

And don't worry, we'll also talk about the risks of using AI and what's next for AI in the accounting industry.

The Lifestyle Accountant Show is coming soon!