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The Rise of AI-Native Accounting Firms and Advisory Models 1 Credit

The Rise of AI-Native Accounting Firms and Advisory Models 1 Credit

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    May, 2026

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    Business Mgmnt and Org

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify major trends reshaping the accounting profession through AI and automation.
  • Explain how AI is influencing compliance services, advisory work, and firm operations.
  • Recognize emerging workforce, leadership, and talent challenges impacting accounting firms.
  • Analyze how firms are adapting through strategic advisory services and operational transformation.
  • Discuss the impact of private equity, outsourcing, and technology investments on firm growth.
  • Evaluate future opportunities and risks associated with AI-native accounting models.

Course Overview

In this insightful discussion, Kacee Johnson and Allan Koltin examine the structural transformation occurring across the accounting profession and how AI is disrupting traditional firm operations, staffing models, advisory services, and growth strategies. The conversation highlights the declining commoditization of tax returns and financial statements, the rise of AI-native firms, evolving client expectations, and the increasing importance of strategic advisory capabilities.

Listeners will explore how firms are adapting through AI adoption, outsourcing, operational transformation, talent development, strategic planning, and new leadership models. The podcast also discusses private equity trends, changing valuation dynamics, accountability within firms, cross-selling advisory services, and the future role of accountants as business advisors rather than traditional compliance providers.

Major Topics:

  • AI transformation in accounting
  • Future of compliance and advisory services
  • AI-native accounting firms
  • Talent shortages and workforce evolution
  • Strategic growth advisory
  • Firm transformation and leadership
  • Private equity and accounting firms
  • Value-based client services
  • Operational efficiency and automation
  • Future business models in accounting

This podcast explores how artificial intelligence, automation, and changing business models are reshaping the accounting profession faster than ever before. As firms face mounting pressure around talent shortages, operational efficiency, client expectations, and technology adoption, accounting leaders must rethink how firms create long-term value beyond traditional compliance services.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
BusIness Management & Organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

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Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Experts

Allan Koltin

Allan Koltin CPA

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Koltin Consulting Group, Inc.

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Koltin Consulting Group, Inc. has been serving the accounting and financial industries, as well as other professional services firms, for decades. At its helm is Allan D. Koltin, a strategic consultant and partner to many of the Top 500 national, regional and local accounting firms. He is also a nationally recognized public speaker. His expertise in M&A has put him at the heart of over 160 accounting firm mergers, including some of the largest in the industry

In 2023, Accounting Today ranked Allan as the Second most influential person, according to their “Top 100 Most Influential People in the Profession” rankings. Reach out to Allan at akoltin@koltin.com to see how he can assist you and your firm

Kacee Johnson

Kacee Johnson

Principal, FinTech Innovation Leader, radical

Kacee Johnson is a fintech executive and innovation strategist renowned for scaling global SaaS growth and guiding startups to funding or exits. Recognized as Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People, CPA Practice Advisor’s Top 25 Thought Leaders, and AICPA’s Most Powerful Women in Accounting, she blends operator grit with visionary strategy.


As Principal at radical, she catalyzes organizational change via provocative keynotes, strategic advisory, and events. Kacee co-founded and directs the AI Native Accounting Foundation—a nonprofit equipping finance teams with AI education, research, and recognition—while hosting the AI Native Accounting Podcast. An NACD Directorship Certified™ board member, she advises $10–300M ARR firms on go-to-market, product strategy, governance, and emerging tech, drawing from seven years leading AICPA/CPA.com’s Startup Accelerator and Harvard Business School’s private equity program. Based in Southern California, she champions women in tech, mentors leaders, and supports environmental causes.

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