Outsourcing Overseas

Hector and Alicia discuss outsourcing in the accounting industry. They explore the economic implications, educational aspects, and potential benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing accounting work to other countries. The conversation evolves from discussing the immediate impacts of outsourcing to broader topics like educational reform and the need to prepare future generations for financial literacy and accounting careers. The hosts conclude by emphasizing the importance of passing on financial knowledge to younger generations and promoting U.S.-based accounting talent, while also sharing updates about their own educational initiatives in the accounting field.SponsorsClient Hub- https://uqb.promo/clienthubMelio - https://uqb.promo/melioThe Small Business Research Institute - https://uqb.promo/ceanow(00:00) - Introduction and Wheel of Rants (02:05) - Outsourcing in the Accounting Industry (03:33) - Nearshoring and Global Labor Markets (07:41) - Economic Impact and Data Security (14:56) - Transparency in Outsourcing (18:53) - Trust, Responsibility, and Industry Changes (22:12) - Education Systems and Workforce Skills (29:56) - Financial Education Initiatives (31:43) - Call to Action: Educating the Next Generation (33:41) - Economic Implications and Future Challenges (35:07) - Closing Thoughts and Personal Updates Send your Questions/Comments (we could read/answer them on air) [email protected]/Apps Mentioned in this episode:Alicia's article on QuickBooks Expert Assisted Bookkeeping - https://royalwise.com/alicias-thoughts-about-qb-expert-assisted-bookkeeping/Hector's App - RightTool www.righttool.appAlicia's Training - RoyalWise http://royl.ws/uqapodcastAlicia’s QBO Products, Services, and Inventory Course - http://royl.ws/qbo-InventoryQuickBooks Connect Conference www.quickbooksconnect.comQuickBooks Tricky Situations: http://royl.ws/QBOtricksNext-Level Accounting: http://royl.ws/NextLevelAccountingCheck out Alicia’s step-by-step QBO Textbooks at http://www.questivaconsultants.comThe Comprehensive Guide to Converting from QuickBooks® Desktop (QBDT®) to QuickBooks® Online (QBO®) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8L29Z5LQuickBooks Online: From Setup to Tax Time https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZB1R95Sign up to Earmark to earn free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/onboardingDownload the Earmark CPE AppApple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app