# Under the Hood: Why small firms should not panic and keep at it

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Podcast: [Accountants Daily Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/accountants-daily-podcast-network-58251)
Published: 2026-06-09T07:47:34+00:00
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## Resource

In today's episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by JD Scott & Co founder James Scott (pictured) to discuss his experience as a small-business owner, navigating burnout, hiring, AI, and the impacts of the budget Tune in to hear more about: The importance of small-business owners maintaining perspective for burnout management. Why effective succession planning depends on transparency, communication, and aligning expectations across generations. The non-accountant professional and what they can bring to firms. How AI is eliminating low-value administrative work and allowing accountants to focus on higher-value client advisory services.

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