AI-Native Accounting

The accounting profession is currently navigating a period of profound structural change driven by the rise of AI.

Why AI adoption and AI results aren't the same—and what accounting firms are getting right and wrong.

AI is reshaping cognitive work first. Pascal Finette explains why trust, learning speed, and adaptability will define winning organizations.

Episode 014 - Carla McCall

Carla McCall explains why culture, not capital, is the real advantage for CPA firms navigating growth, remote work, and AI

Episode 013 - Thomas DeMayo

AI won’t stick without the right knowledge layer. Thomas DeMayo explains what firms must fix before choosing tools.

Episode 012 - Allan Koltin⁠

If AI handles outputs, what’s left for accountants? Allan Koltin on shifting from compliance to real value—and why firms must evolve now.

Episode 011 - Kimberly Ellison-Taylor⁠

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, Founder & CEO of KET Solutions and past Chair of the AICPA, joins Kacee Johnson to challenge how we think about AI adoption in accounting today. Hear insights on shifting ROI from cost savings to productivity, the reality of AI adoption, and why true AI fluency requires intentional investment—not just pressure to adopt.

Episode 010 - Daniel Hood

Daniel Hood, Editor-in-Chief of Accounting Today, joins Kacee Johnson to explain why firms under $1B are outperforming. Learn how cross-selling drives retention and revenue, and why growth—not technology—is funding innovation.

Episode 009 - Randy Johnston

Randy Johnston, EVP of K2 Enterprises and co-founder & CEO of NMGI, joins Kacee Johnson to cut through the hype and clarify what’s actually changing in AI for accounting today. Hear insights on MCPs vs. APIs, shifting vendor strategies, and why clients are moving from large firms to the mid-market.

Episode 008 - Susan Coffey

Susan Coffey, CEO of Public Accounting at AICPA, discusses why younger CPAs are essential for AI readiness. Learn about the talent pipeline, evolving services, and technology adoption.

Episode 007 - Kane Polakoff

Kane Polakoff of CohnReznick discusses repositioning Client Advisory Services (CAS) for growth. Learn how top firms transition from bookkeeping to high-value advisory services.

Episode 006 - Dan Wernikoff + Jeff Seibert + Craig Walker

Dan Wernikoff (BILL), Jeff Seibert (Digits), and Craig Walker (Efrein & Associates) discuss the 2030 playbook for CPAs. Topics include AI transformation, advisory services, and fintech evolution.

Episode 005 - Ron Baker

Ron Baker, value pricing pioneer and author of 8 books, discusses the transformation economy for CPAs. Learn about moving beyond hourly billing and subscription business models for firms.

Episode 004 - Joe Woodard

Joe Woodard discusses overcoming AI skepticism in accounting firms. Learn practical integration steps, decade-long efficiency gains, and why human connections still matter.

Episode 003 - Lindsay Stevenson

Lindsay Stevenson shares how BPM achieved 80% daily AI Copilot usage. Learn about grassroots AI adoption, overcoming resistance, and what late adopters should prioritize.

Episode 002 - Dan Luthi

Dan Luthi of Ignite Spot discusses balancing AI automation with human judgment in accounting. Learn how tech-driven workflows improve efficiency while maintaining client relationships.

Episode 001 - Dawn Brolin + Matt Gardner

Dawn Brolin and Matt Gardner discuss implementing AI in accounting firms. Learn practical strategies for modernizing practices and staying ahead of technology changes.

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