Episode 184 - AI at Full Speed: Adapting Before the Future Arrives - The Woodard Report Podcast

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Dawn Brolin talk about the accelerating impact of AI on the accounting profession, from secure, specialized AI tools to the emerging potential of quantum computing. They explore why accounting professionals need to move beyond fear and begin experimenting with AI now, sharing practical examples of using tools like Claude and Tax Figure to analyze financial data, strengthen advisory services, and work more efficiently.

Current events —

EY installed a quantum computer in their Toronto office TV/Movie quote of the week —

The Greatest Showman House of the Dragon Excellent Thing We Learned —

There are a series of tags you can use that will change the way most GPTs will respond to you. Examples are:

TRUTHMODE – forces direct, unvarnished feedback instead of the AI just agreeing with you

HUMAN – strips the "AI voice," makes writing sound like a person wrote it

HORMOZI – answers like a blunt, ROI focused business coach (style associated with Alex Hormozi)

REDTEAM – argues against your idea to stress test it before you commit

FUTUREYOU – answers as if it's the version of you who already solved this problem

ELI10 – explains it like you're 10 years old, no jargon

UNLEARN – flags outdated assumptions or bad advice you're carrying around