AI-Native Accounting

About AI-Native Accounting

Hosted by Kacee Johnson, fintech innovation leader and Principal at Radical, AI-Native Accounting is the podcast at the crossroads of AI and the future of finance. Engage in monthly discussions with firm owners, tech pioneers, and visionary accountants. Explore real-world applications of AI, uncovering how it's streamlining processes and enhancing decision-making. Discover what's working, what's emerging, and what's on the horizon in the world of accounting technology.

Publisher

Presented by Digits

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jun 2025

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   The Price of Intelligence | Jin Chang & Danny Manimbo

   AI is dramatically changing how accounting and assurance work gets done. But if technology cuts the time required to deliver an engagement in half, should the client pay half as much? In this episode of the AI Native Accounting Podcast, Kacee Johnson sits down with Jin Chang, Co-Founder of FieldGuide, and Danny Manimbo, Managing Principal at Schellman, for a live conversation at FieldGuide’s Catalyst Conference about one of the most complicated pieces of AI transformation: the price of intelligence. As firms deploy AI and gain significant efficiencies, traditional pricing models built around human hours are beginning to collide with a new reality. FieldGuide research shows firms are experimenting with value-based and outcome-based pricing, but many are still operating across multiple pricing models as they search for the right approach. The conversation examines why pricing may be the “last mile” of AI transformation, why firms shouldn’t automatically translate AI-driven efficiency into lower fees, and how leaders can shift the conversation from hours worked to value delivered. Jin and Danny also explore a much larger opportunity. Rather than using AI simply to do the same work with fewer people, firms can use the capacity AI creates to deliver deeper insights, expand services, improve quality, and address entirely new client needs. In assurance, that could eventually mean moving beyond traditional sampling toward more comprehensive testing, continuous auditing, and higher levels of assurance. But speed alone isn’t the goal. As low-cost, AI-enabled providers enter the market, the pressure to deliver faster and cheaper raises important questions about quality, trust, and what clients are actually paying for. And as AI becomes more visible in the delivery of professional services, transparency may become a competitive advantage. Clients are already asking firms how they use AI. Rather than avoiding the conversation, firms have an opportunity to explain how AI enables better consistency, deeper insights, faster delivery, and greater value—while also clearly communicating how client data is protected. Additional topics include: Value-based and outcome-based pricing Why AI efficiency doesn’t automatically justify lower fees Continuous auditing and the future of assurance Moving beyond human-capacity constraints AI costs and resource tracking Subscription and predictable pricing models Creating capacity for new advisory services How firms can prioritize AI transformation The danger of low-cost “SOC 2 mills” AI transparency and client trust Positioning AI as value rather than cost reduction Why the firms that innovate early may create entirely new service opportunities For accounting and assurance firm leaders, technology providers, partners, and professionals trying to rethink their business models for an AI-native future, this conversation offers a practical look at a fundamental shift already underway: clients aren’t paying for your time—they’re paying for the expertise, trust, and outcomes you deliver. Connect with: Kacee Johnson — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) Jin Chang, Co-Founder & CEO of FieldGuide — LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinwchang/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinwchang/) Danny Manimbo, Managing Principal at Schellman — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-manimbo-2b199718/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-manimbo-2b199718/) FieldGuide — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldguide/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldguide/) Schellman — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schellman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/schellman/) AI Native Accounting Foundation — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-native-accounting-foundation/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-native-accounting-foundation/) Digits-  https://linkedin.com/in/digits-financial   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVGd6dGJMblBMSURzcUxqWVlHU0ttenxBTl9pYzRkbkprbmo2NUFUanR2WXA4S0tSVHYxRmtCSnI2cWVHaDdJdi15anZ5QWFNS0tXZzlJajNWMGdiWGFuQU5PZUo1VmJBbjdMdTg5NlVDRVNuLVNpX1haeWQwTnRUSkh1&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fdigits-financial%2F&v=cqFGNFaAT0Q)

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   AI in Tax Is Moving Fast. Are We Ignoring the Risks? | Danny Werfel

   AI in tax is advancing at a staggering pace, but are tax professionals moving too fast to understand the risks? In this episode of the AI Native Accounting podcast, Kacee Johnson sat down with Danny Werfel, former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and current Executive in Residence at the Johns Hopkins University School of Government and Policy, to talk about what responsible AI adoption should look like across the tax profession. Werfel recently developed an AI risk framework for tax authorities and tax preparers to help organizations evaluate AI systems before deployment. The conversation examines why extraordinary productivity gains should not automatically mean removing people from the process; how firms can more rigorously evaluate AI vendors; and why accuracy, auditability, transparency, and governance must remain central to AI risk management. The discussion also considers a significant long-term risk: the erosion of human expertise. As AI agents begin performing work traditionally handled by junior accountants and tax professionals, the profession must determine how the next generation will build the knowledge and judgment required to supervise those systems effectively. Werfel makes the case that AI should sit beside the tax professional, not take their chair. Additional topics include: AI hallucinations human-in-the-loop systems client trust AI pricing and billing and the opportunity for the tax profession to become a model for responsible AI adoption. For accountants, tax professionals, firm leaders, technology providers, and anyone seeking to understand how AI will reshape the profession, this conversation offers an important counterweight to the race for maximum automation. Link to Danny’s AI Risk Framework: https://www.thetaxadviser.com/issues/2026/aug/a-risk-framework-for-ai-use-in-tax-administration-and-preparation/ (https://www.thetaxadviser.com/issues/2026/aug/a-risk-framework-for-ai-use-in-tax-administration-and-preparation/) Connect with us here: Danny Werfel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-werfel/) Kacee Johnson⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) ⁠Digits (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/) AI Native Accounting Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-native-accounting-foundation/)

3. 

   31 Jul 2026

   The Longest-Serving AICPA CEO on What Comes Next | Barry Melancon

   The biggest challenge facing accounting firms isn't learning AI. It's helping junior accountants build six years of business acumen in a fraction of the time. Former AICPA CEO Barry Melancon discusses the future of the profession, from AI-powered audits and changing business models to why providing assurance to clients will become even more valuable. Connect with us here: 1. Barry Melancon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-melancon-cpa-cgma/) 2. Kacee Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) 3. Digits (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/)

4. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Why Small Firms No Longer Need a Big Budget to Win

   "We can't go out and just upload tax returns to ChatGPT because it's gonna be faster." Barry Brown, founder of EBITDA Advisors, joins Kacee Johnson and Bebe Kim to explain why the future belongs to firms that adopt AI deliberately, not recklessly. Looking at firms of every size, they break down why AI adoption and AI results are turning out to be two very different things. Connect with us here: Barry Brown (https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybrowncpa/) Bebe Kim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bebe-kim-6968a216/) Kacee Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) Digits (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/)

5. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Pascal Finette on What Clients Pay Accountants For, Outlearning AI and the Future of Firms

   Were we wrong about how AI would change work? Pascal Finette, Co-Founder & Chief Heretic of radical, joins Kacee Johnson to explore why AI is impacting cognitive work faster than routine work and what that means for organizations trying to adapt. They also discuss why employees still hesitate to trust AI systems and why the ability to outlearn competitors may become more important than the technology itself. Connect with us here: 1. Pascal Finette (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pfinette/) 2. Kacee Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) 3. Digits (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/) (00:00) Trailer (00:52) Introduction (01:40) What everyone got wrong about AI five years ago (03:23) Why AI adoption is still so low (06:30) The trust gap between executives and frontline workers (11:11) The Outlearn book and learning faster than the world changes (16:11) Engineering failure for accounting firms (19:41) AI will force the shift to value-based billing (26:28) Fintech will deliver insights before you do (33:41) How leaders should talk about failure (39:31) Lightning round (42:32) Wrap-up

6. 

   27 May 2026

   Why Culture Beats Capital in Building Independent CPA Firms | Carla McCall

   “You're not going to take an old process and fit it into a new tech box.” Carla McCall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamccallaaf/⁠) believes the firms struggling most with AI are often the ones trying hardest to preserve the way they’ve always operated. As Managing Partner of AAFCPAs and former Chair of the AICPA, Carla shares why firms need to rethink management habits, communication structures, and even how young professionals are trained in an AI-enabled world. Tune in to hear how AAFCPAs scaled from $16M to nearly $80M by building a people-first culture. Connect with us here: 1. Carla McCall- https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamccallaaf/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamccallaaf/) 2. Kacee Johnson- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) 3. Digits- https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/) (00:00) Trailer (01:11) Introduction (03:22) The path to becoming managing partner (05:17) Lessons from chairing the AICPA (07:39) Launching work from anywhere (09:22) What changed to make remote work successful (12:33) Happy team members equal happy clients (14:57) Organic growth without PE (18:30) What to say to leaders pushing return to office (22:42) What young talent actually wants from firms (25:16) How AI is reshaping early career work (27:23) Rolling out an enterprise-wide LLM (32:51) Starting with agentic pilots in audit (35:31) The highest value role for accountants going forward (39:43) Lightning round (41:23) Wrap-up

7. 

   6 May 2026

   A Top 20 Accounting Firm's AI Playbook, Without the Hype | Tom DeMayo, PKF

   Most accounting firms are jumping into AI headfirst, buying tools, chasing models, and wondering why nothing is sticking. Thomas DeMayo, AI lead at PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the top 20 accounting firms in the country, has a different approach entirely. He breaks down why your knowledge layer has to come before any tool decision, what AI can and cannot do in audit, and why the billable hour is already on its way out. If you're a firm leader trying to build an AI strategy that holds up over time, this one is worth your time. Connect with us here: Thomas DeMayo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-demayo-002bbb71/) Kacee Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) AI Native Accounting (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-native-accounting-foundation/) Digits (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/) PFK O’Connor Davies (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pkf-oconnor-davies/) (00:00) Trailer (01:08) Introduction (03:16) From help desk to cyber security to AI leadership (05:15) What architecture first means in practice (08:35) Owning the data layer versus third-party tools (10:36) The governance council and risk management (13:23) Mistakes firms make chasing the hype (15:52) Balancing innovation with technical controls (17:15) Overcoming fear and resistance to AI adoption (19:04) Use cases delivering real value (22:42) AI in audit and regulatory sensitivity (24:28) Training programs and AI champions (26:02) How AI might change roles in firms (28:05) The road map to agentic workflows (28:54) Fee pressure and value-based billing (30:17) Advice for smaller firms (31:44) Lightning round (34:23) Wrap-up

8. 

   20 Apr 2026

   Accounting’s Biggest Shift in 100 Years | Allan Koltin

   If AI can deliver the outputs, why would clients still pay for the accountant? Allan Koltin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-koltin-24a8181/), CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, joins Kacee Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) to explore how accounting firms must evolve from service providers to value creators in a rapidly changing landscape. They also explore: Why firms heavily dependent on compliance may see revenue decline Private equity is moving from large firms to mid-sized and even smaller firms Why the “talent shortage” may solve itself as the nature of work shifts Many firms are held back by partnership models that can’t make fast or tough decisions Connect with us here: Allan Koltin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-koltin-24a8181/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-koltin-24a8181/) Kacee Johnson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) AI Native Accounting Foundation - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-native-accounting-foundation/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-native-accounting-foundation/) Digits - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/) (00:00) Trailer (01:02) Introduction (02:07) Structural forces reshaping the profession (06:22) By 2030, accountants won't prepare returns (10:45) AI and the repricing of compliance work (17:13) How AI impacts firm valuations and deals (22:24) Where the PE narrative has outpaced reality (29:10) Organic growth without M&A (34:36) The cross-selling mindset problem (37:13) Culture and leadership as the differentiator (41:50) Lightning round (47:07) Wrap-up

9. 

   25 Mar 2026

   The AI Advantage Accounting Firms Aren't Seeing Yet

   We may be overestimating AI adoption today, and underestimating its long-term impact. Kimberly Ellison-Taylor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-n-ellison-taylor-b1a13a2/⁠), Founder and CEO of KET Solutions LLC and past Chair of the AICPA, joins Kacee Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/⁠) to explore how leaders are preparing for a more AI enabled profession. She challenges traditional views on ROI by shifting the focus from cost savings to productivity and impact, and explains why AI fluency requires dedicated time to learn rather than just pressure to adopt. Kimberly Ellison-Taylor- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-n-ellison-taylor-b1a13a2/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-n-ellison-taylor-b1a13a2/) Kacee Johnson- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) Digits- https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/) (00:00) Trailer (01:02) Introduction (02:09) Where is accounting with AI right now? (03:47) AI governance as a board-level issue (04:57) What boards expect from operators on AI (06:53) Signals that management is being thoughtful (09:17) Explainability and accountability in AI (11:30) ROI on AI initiatives (14:41) Innovation isn't a checkbox (17:02) Will AI reduce headcount in the profession? (21:31) Industry investment in upskilling (24:17) AI fluent versus AI fearful workforce (28:51) Lack of imagination as a risk factor (31:07) AI's role in education and learning (34:17) What we're overestimating and underestimating (39:20) Embedded finance and shifting client expectations (40:15) Kimberly's career aha moment (43:00) AI tools she uses personally (43:58) Book recommendations (45:00) Wrap-up and where to learn more

10. 

    4 Mar 2026

    PE, M&A, and AI: What Accounting Firms Need to Know Now for 2026

    In accounting, complexity has never been higher, and neither has opportunity. With Top 100 firms growing 8.58% in 2025, Daniel Hood, Editor-in-Chief of Accounting Today, joins Kacee Johnson to unpack why firms between below $1B are outperforming the broader market. They also get into: • How cross-selling improves client retention and increases revenue per client • Why growth is funding technology investments rather than technology driving growth To further discover why 2026 is shaping up to be “the year of the client,” dive in here: https://www.accountingtoday.com/2026-the-top-100-firms-and-regional-leaders (https://www.accountingtoday.com/2026-the-top-100-firms-and-regional-leaders) Connect with us here: 1. Daniel Hood- https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hood-3494ab49/  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hood-3494ab49/ ) 2. Kacee Johnson- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ ) 3. Digits- https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/  (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ )

11. 

    23 Feb 2026

    How MCPs Will Change Accounting in 2026

    If you only learn one thing about accounting tech in 2026, it's MCPs. EVP of K2 Enterprises and NMGI’s co-founder & CEO Randy Johnston joins Kacee Johnson for a grounded conversation on what's real and what's noise in AI for accounting right now. They cover: • MCPs replacing APIs and why every platform will have one • The surprising swing back to single-vendor suites • Why large-size firms are loosing clients to mid-size firms • The client migration from big firms to the mid-market First episode under the AI Native Accounting Foundation. Awards nominations open at ainativeaccounting.org. Connect with us here: Randy Johnston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpjohnston/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpjohnston/) Kacee Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ ) Digits: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/)

12. 

    12 Jan 2026

    Why Younger CPAs Are Essential to AI Readiness | Susan Coffey

    What does responsible AI look like inside the world’s most trusted profession? Susan S. Coffey, CEO of Public Accounting at the AICPA, joins Kacee Johnson to explore the non-negotiable guardrails for AI in accounting and how the profession can innovate without compromising its standards. They also get into: • why AI in accounting must remain auditable • why reverse mentoring with younger professionals accelerates AI fluency across firms • how CPA education is shifting from knowledge to application Connect with us here: 1. Susan Coffey- https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-s-coffey-cpa-cgma-7b26a68/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-s-coffey-cpa-cgma-7b26a68/) 2. Kacee Johnson-  (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXJaUXJ5SHFLV1JTSzN2enFSeWR5Mjhva2wtUXxBQ3Jtc0trQTZiLXpkcmIzOXZ6b1NIR3Y1WmxQdmVON0NUTmRuNTJwbHpiU1Y4NmlEOTdPRGFOczIyVTNFbDUyNU1JcTFhQ3NDWlZnT1NmaHpwUGJxY2Jja3dkZVAzR3JiY215RTJSajU2S3I0ZFhWeFlPUmI2WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fkacee-johnson%2F&v=1eFen_QNw7o)https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) 3. Digits-  (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXpiQVI2MkdGQzhBdERDdnZpTUwxbU5KUHRsd3xBQ3Jtc0trNk52NUFnSm8wVm9qazVRTmsyai1kb01kUG1CcFlOVGh4RUJ3RnNKd1FoVXNyTDJ2dW1GRWVkWUFwUjBBWElGN1FOMXM1MTdPckdKTHJvQ01RQ2c3OXJzWFk1WHlUY0xQOFNSM1BQdXNMVU9wdUMzQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fdigits-financial%2F&v=1eFen_QNw7o)https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/)

13. 

    22 Dec 2025

    From Bookkeeping to Advisory: How Top Firms Reposition CAS for Growth

    CAS practices are growing 30% annually. But most firms still can't scale past bookkeeping. In this episode, Kane Polakoff, Partner and CAS Practice Leader at CohnReznick, shares how they are approaching AI adoption with discipline, transparency, and professional responsibility. In this episode, we cover: • The AI question clients are already asking firms • How and when to be transparent about AI use • Why CAS growth often slows inside firms • What drives sustainable CAS growth at scale Get this right, and you'll build client trust competitors can't replicate. Connect with us here: Kane Polakoff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanepolakoff/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanepolakoff/) CohnReznick:https://www.linkedin.com/company/cohnreznick-/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cohnreznick-/) Kacee Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) Digits: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/)

14. 

    24 Nov 2025

    The Trifecta: 2030 Playbook for CPAs with Jeff, Dan & Craig

    Three of the most influential builders in modern accounting software explain the shift every firm will feel as AI reshapes the profession, both in the near term and the decade ahead. In this episode, Dan Wernikoff (⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwernikoff/) (Intuit QuickBooks), Craig Walker (⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/storminwalker/) (Digits), and Jeff Seibert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jseibert/) (Digits) sit down with Kacee Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) to break down what’s actually coming next. You’ll hear them discuss: • How AI goes far beyond the cloud shift accountants lived through • The automation of month-end close expected by 2026 • What 96% AI accuracy actually means for bookkeeping and review • What is expected of accountants as firms go AI-native by 2030 Connect with us here: Dan Wernikoff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwernikoff/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwernikoff/) Craig Walker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/storminwalker/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/storminwalker/) Jeff Seibert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jseibert/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jseibert/) Kacee Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) Digits: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/) 00:00 Trailer 01:28 Introduction 02:27 Journey Through Cloud Solutions and AI 06:38 The Future of Accounting: AI and Automation 23:55 The One That Got Away: Unbuilt Features and Missed Opportunities 27:21 The Future of Budgeting: Automating Financial Planning 28:41 Trust and AI: Balancing Innovation with Client Confidence 38:54 Predictions for 2030: The AI Native Firm

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    3 Nov 2025

    The Transformation Economy: A CPA’s Guide | Ron Baker

    As AI accelerates work automation, how do accounting firms prove their value? Ron Baker, co-founder of Threshold, joins Kacee Johnson to explore ‘outcome focused accounting’. In this episode, they dive into: • designing firms around long term transformations rather than hours. • why trying to be all things to all clients undermines firm effectiveness. • tracking client impact through time saved, time invested, and transformation KPIs. • linking financial guidance to clients’ broader aspirations like health and purpose Connect with us here: 1. Ron Baker- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbaker1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbaker1/) 2. Kacee Johnson-  (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXJaUXJ5SHFLV1JTSzN2enFSeWR5Mjhva2wtUXxBQ3Jtc0trQTZiLXpkcmIzOXZ6b1NIR3Y1WmxQdmVON0NUTmRuNTJwbHpiU1Y4NmlEOTdPRGFOczIyVTNFbDUyNU1JcTFhQ3NDWlZnT1NmaHpwUGJxY2Jja3dkZVAzR3JiY215RTJSajU2S3I0ZFhWeFlPUmI2WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fkacee-johnson%2F&v=1eFen_QNw7o)https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) 3. Digits-  (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXpiQVI2MkdGQzhBdERDdnZpTUwxbU5KUHRsd3xBQ3Jtc0trNk52NUFnSm8wVm9qazVRTmsyai1kb01kUG1CcFlOVGh4RUJ3RnNKd1FoVXNyTDJ2dW1GRWVkWUFwUjBBWElGN1FOMXM1MTdPckdKTHJvQ01RQ2c3OXJzWFk1WHlUY0xQOFNSM1BQdXNMVU9wdUMzQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fdigits-financial%2F&v=1eFen_QNw7o)https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/) (00:00) Trailer (01:10) Understanding the Transformation Economy (04:34) The Evolution of Economic Value (09:05) Challenges and Opportunities in Professional Services (26:38) AI's Impact on Hourly Billing and Firm Confidence (31:34) Private Equity's Influence on Accounting Firms (38:20) The Future of Accounting: Transformation Economy

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    6 Oct 2025

    Low-Code AI: The Future of Accounting? | Joe Woodard

    On AI Native Accounting, Kacee Johnson sits down with Joe Woodard, founder & CEO of Woodard Group and trainer of 125,000+ accounting professionals, as they explore ways accountants can move past skepticism and take practical steps to integrate AI into their workflows. • how low-code AI tools replicate a decade of manual efficiency gains • global trends showing which countries and firms will face the sharpest disruption • why accounting, like the ministerial profession, hinges on connections that no algorithm can replace. Connect with us here: 1. Joe Woodard- https://www.linkedin.com/in/realjoewoodard/ 2. Kacee Johnson-  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ 3. Digits-  https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ 00:00 Trailer 01:23 AI Skepticism and Adoption in Accounting 06:06 AI Tools and Their Integration in Firms 18:01 Future Skills and Final Mile in Accounting 24:22 The Limits of AI Understanding 25:55 Embracing Humanity in the Age of AI 30:04 The Future of Accountancy and AI 40:23 Practical Steps for Accountants to Leverage AI

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    11 Sept 2025

    AI-fying Accounting: What Every CPA & CFO Must Know | Lindsay Stevenson

    AI is step one. The real win is becoming a tech-agile accounting firm. On AI Native Accounting this week, Kacee Johnson sits down with Lindsay Stevenson, Chief Transformation Officer at BPM (Top 50), to unpack how her teams moved from curiosity to ~80% daily Copilot usage and what broke along the way. • grassroots rollout that beat a formal “AI committee” • how BPM handles duplicated agents, ROI, and a faster intake than the PMO • what late adopters should do this quarter Connect with us here: 1. Lindsay Stevenson- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaystevensoncpa/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaystevensoncpa/) 2. Kacee Johnson- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/) 3. Digits- https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digits-financial/)

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    4 Aug 2025

    Episode 002 - Balancing Tech and Human Touch in Accounting with Dan Luthi

    Join host Kacee Johnson for the second episode of AI-Native Accounting, featuring an engaging conversation with Dan Luthi, Partner at Ignite Spot. Dive into how AI is revolutionizing the accounting profession, from enhancing daily operations to elevating client services. Dan shares his experiences working with diverse businesses and his involvement in advisory boards that shape cutting-edge accounting tools. Discover actionable strategies to modernize your practice, improve efficiency, and boost profitability. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for accountants and firm owners ready to harness the power of AI.

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    30 Jun 2025

    Episode 001 - Stay Curious & Stay Ahead with Matt Gardner + Dawn Brolin

    Join host Kacee Johnson for AI-Native Accounting's inaugural episode, recorded live at Scaling New Heights. She sits down with Dawn Brolin, CEO of Powerful Accounting Inc., and Matt Gardner, Co-Founder & CEO of Hiline. Together, they explore the practical impact of AI on firms, discussing real-world applications and benefits they're seeing and using today. Discover how AI is being integrated into everyday tasks and decision-making processes. With valuable insights and advice for accountants + firm owners, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to modernize their practice.

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YouTube views

14,712

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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