From www.blakeoliver.com: [US context; Podcast] Blake Oliver discusses the pervasive dishonesty in the accounting profession on the “Ambition, Aligned” podcast, addressing issues such as time theft, burnout, and inflated revenue recognition.

He highlights the cultural problems within firms that prioritise billable hours over quality work and suggests that continuing professional education has become ineffective.

Oliver emphasises the need for honest introspection and presents actionable solutions to restore ethics and trust to the industry, maintaining an optimistic outlook for the future of accounting firms.