https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/014/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1500x844/cf4d14efe5/carla-twitter-og.jpg Why Culture Beats Capital in Building Independent CPA Firms | Carla McCall Carla McCall explains why culture, not capital, is the real advantage for CPA firms navigating growth, remote work, and AI https://www.youtube.com/embed/b6DfLOC4AUk 2026-06-02T07:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/013/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/6d4c6479ca/tom-twitter-og.jpg A Top 20 Accounting Firm's AI Playbook, Without the Hype AI won’t stick without the right knowledge layer. Thomas DeMayo explains what firms must fix before choosing tools. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fcjdjmHJ1Ig 2026-05-18T07:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/012/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/067b8fde79/allan-koltin-og-twitter.png Accounting’s Biggest Shift in 100 Years If AI handles outputs, what’s left for accountants? Allan Koltin on shifting from compliance to real value—and why firms must evolve now. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cb3EMS7jDlw 2026-04-21T07:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/011/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/396356/90b2c876fc/1200x675.png The AI Advantage Accounting Firms Aren't Seeing Yet 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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RngZoGpkCUE 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/010/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/165929/11f01d9a87/dan-hood-hero.jpeg PE, M&A, and AI: What Accounting Firms Need to Know Now for 2026 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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5WAlcLr-8gs 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/009/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/142302/cdd5ac6a59/randy-episode.jpeg How MCPs Will Change Accounting in 2026 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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/s5zwmDgYc1M 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/008/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/7647b83697/susan-coffey-ai-native-accounting-008.jpg Why Younger CPAs Are Essential to AI Readiness 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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJ5OL06P_cQ 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/007/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/d9aafef7f6/kane-polakoff-ai-native-accounting-007.png From Bookkeeping to Advisory: How Top Firms Reposition CAS for Growth Kane Polakoff of CohnReznick discusses repositioning Client Advisory Services (CAS) for growth. Learn how top firms transition from bookkeeping to high-value advisory services. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cbcnBOT7nOI 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/006/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/649fff9b7c/dan-wernikoff-jeff-seibert-craig-walker-ai-native-accounting-006.png The Trifecta: 2030 Playbook for CPAs with Jeff, Dan & Craig 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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/XSjLKZYWCUs 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/005/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1280x720/816cc05674/ron-baker-ai-native-accounting-005.jpeg The Transformation Economy: A CPA’s Guide 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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/95Ud86IVHxQ 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/004/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/52808/979354453f/joe-woodard-ai-native-accounting-004.webp Low-Code AI: The Future of Accounting? Joe Woodard discusses overcoming AI skepticism in accounting firms. Learn practical integration steps, decade-long efficiency gains, and why human connections still matter. https://www.youtube.com/embed/FFO46bw5TPA 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/003/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/225890/5e8194b617/lindsay-stevenson-ai-native-accounting-003.jpg AI-fying Accounting: What Every CPA & CFO Must Know Lindsay Stevenson shares how BPM achieved 80% daily AI Copilot usage. Learn about grassroots AI adoption, overcoming resistance, and what late adopters should prioritize. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1eFen_QNw7o 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/002/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1259466/170c4a1c0f/dan-luthi-ai-native-accounting-002.png Balancing Tech and Human Touch in Accounting with 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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-TEDKhNbis 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/ai-native-accounting/001/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1364556/d4131fb110/dawn-brolin-matt-gardner-ai-native-accounting-001.png Stay Curious & Stay Ahead with Matt Gardner + Dawn Brolin Dawn Brolin and Matt Gardner discuss implementing AI in accounting firms. Learn practical strategies for modernizing practices and staying ahead of technology changes. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VRbv1Gy8u20 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/rene-lacerte/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/1f5d7a5e22/rene-lacerte-between-two-founders.jpg Episode 010 - René Lacerte René Lacerte, CEO of BILL, discusses building financial operations software for SMBs, taking the company public, and his mission to serve the "Fortune 5 Million" small businesses. https://www.youtube.com/embed/o86GCOCLAjM 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/wade-foster/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/f7b4964f2e/wade-foster-between-two-founders.png Episode 009 - Wade Foster Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier, reveals how a Startup Weekend project became a fully remote company powering 81B+ automations. Topics include bootstrapping, remote culture, and AI's future. https://www.youtube.com/embed/uCjBxWdQTrM 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/siqi-chen/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1280x720/bf5931b226/siqi-chen-between-two-founders.jpeg Episode 008 - Siqi Chen Siqi Chen, CEO of Runway, discusses reimagining finance tools with AI and design. The 3x founder shares lessons from gaming, startups, and building intuitive financial forecasting software. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GeIA859rnpE 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/jean-denis-greze/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/0afd46e5a5/jean-denis-greze-between-two-founders.png Episode 007 - Jean-Denis Greze Jean-Denis Greze, former CTO of Plaid and co-founder of Town, discusses scaling fintech infrastructure, building developer products, and AI-driven tax solutions for small businesses. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ak6g0J_X3_g 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/josh-reeves/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/f756ded4c7/josh-reeves-between-two-founders.png Episode 006 - Josh Reeves Josh Reeves, CEO of Gusto, shares how he built a category-defining HR and payroll platform serving 400,000+ businesses. Topics include unconventional leadership and customer engagement. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dyjxWZX8cag 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/travis-hedge/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/3a6ec268de/travis-hedge-between-two-founders.png Episode 005 - Travis Hedge Travis Hedge, Co-founder of Vouch Insurance, discusses building insurance products for startups, his background at SVB Capital, and lessons in scaling a fintech company. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AWr4dXD4L5c 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/aaron-levie/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/dd710e2918/aaron-levie-between-two-founders.png Episode 004 - Aaron Levie Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, shares how he built a $1B revenue company from his dorm room. Topics include pivots, IPO preparation, competing with Microsoft, and innovation strategy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xRXVSkCJEWQ 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/immad-akhund/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/7a07b9af03/immad-akhund-between-two-founders.png Episode 003 - Immad Akhund Immad Akhund, CEO of Mercury, discusses building a banking platform for startups, leadership lessons, and work-life balance as a repeat founder. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7jOGoW_8K00 2024-10-22T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/christina-cacioppo/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/7ec0083728/christina-cacioppo-between-two-founders.png Episode 002 - Christina Cacioppo Christina Cacioppo, CEO of Vanta, shares how she built a $2.45B security compliance company. Topics include early pivots, scaling customer success, and founder ambition. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bnOV57LVn1c 2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z https://digits.com/between-two-founders/kayvon-beykpour/ https://a.storyblok.com/f/288574943301318/1200x675/345df0e0e2/kayvon-beykpour-between-two-founders.png Episode 001 - Kayvon Beykpour Kayvon Beykpour (Periscope, Twitter) discusses M&A, fundraising, and finding product-market fit with Digits CEO Jeff Seibert. The 3x founder shares lessons from growing Periscope to 100M users. https://www.youtube.com/embed/u66FK6EiEww 2024-08-30T00:00:00.000Z