Warning: The future of Accounting is on a thrilling ride. Discover a world where technology is shaking the very foundations of old-school number crunching! In this episode, we dive headfirst into the whirlwind of change gripping the accounting profession. Whether you’re a CPA, C-Suite executive, business owner, or aspiring accountant, after listening to this episode, you might be reeling from the burst of knowledge bombs Jody Padar and Bill Keller drop. 

Here are a few takeaways that'll get you thinking about AI, the future of accounting, and those coveted soft skills.

1. AI and automation are more than just buzzwords; they're the new rivals in the accounting arena.

2. The seismic shift in pricing models - every figure and forecast is under the microscope.

3. Think AI and Automation will eliminate staffing shortages? Think again!

3. Adapting to change isn't just a survival tactic; it's a competitive sport in which only the most agile contestants win and competition pops up in the most unexpected ways.

3 Ledger Lines to Ponder:

- "Rethink, retool, reprice – it's the accountant's new mantra." – Jody Padar

- "Technology is the symphony, but people are still the composers." – Bill Keller

- "Forget what we know, the future of finance is a brand new show." – Ira S Wolfe

Resources:

Jody Padar, The Radical CPA, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-padar-18a9711/

Bill Keller, Staffing Global https://staffingdifferent.com

Recommended Reading: 

Radical Pricing (Keep an eye out for Jody Padar's upcoming book—Spring 2024)

The World Is Flat, https://www.amazon.com/World-Flat-3-0-History-Twenty-first/dp/0312425074/ref=sr_1_1

The 4-Day Workweek, 

https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Expanded-Updated-Cutting-Edge-ebook/dp/B002WE46UW/ref=sr_1_1

The Goal, https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Process-Ongoing-Improvement/dp/0884271951/ref=sr_1_1