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The Intelligence Shift: Redefining How Firms Think, Work and Create Value in the Age of AI

Kacee Johnson, Principal at be radical, and Pete Miele, CEO of Qount, team up to explore:

  • The current state of AI in accounting and finance (where it helps, where it doesn’t)
  • Six emerging trends shaping the future of accounting tech
  • How next-generation platforms are evolving from task execution to ecosystem orchestration
  • What the rise of AI-native firms, agentic automation, and domain-specific models means for accountants today
  • How adaptive intelligence helps firms plan capacity, align skills with deadlines, and price engagements accurately

About the webinar

Every technological era in accounting has redefined what firms value most: from accuracy to efficiency, and now to intelligence. Artificial intelligence isn’t simply speeding up old processes; it’s reshaping the architecture of how firms operate, grow, and deliver trust in an age of exponential technology.

In this live session, Kacee Johnson, Principal at be radical, will open with a lens on the state of AI in accounting and finance. She will explore where the real breakthroughs are happening, what the profession’s next decade could look like, and how leaders are using this moment to reimagine their firms from the ground up.

Kacee will be joined by Pete Miele, CEO of Qount, who will introduce the new category of Practice Intelligence; a forward-looking model that moves beyond practice management to systems that are redesigning the way firms think, work and create value. Pete will share how intelligence-driven platforms help leaders balance deadlines with skills and capacity, prevent burnout and under-utilization, and bring financial clarity to pricing and scope. Turning once reactive operations into adaptive, data-driven ecosystems.

Together, they’ll explore what happens when intelligence becomes infrastructure, when firms shift from managing work to orchestrating it, and what leaders must do today to stay ahead of the curve that’s already reshaping the profession.

About the speakers

Kacee Johnson is a fintech executive with deep expertise in scaling SaaS companies, market expansion, and AI-driven innovation. She has guided startups from launch to exit, led high-impact sales & marketing strategies, and advised Fortune 500 organizations on digital transformation. Recognized as one of the Most Influential People in Accounting, she brings a sharp strategic lens to emerging technologies, helping organizations navigate disruption and unlock new opportunities. Her work is rooted in the curation of thought leadership, delivering compelling presentations, and producing high-level events that engage and inspire business leaders. Based in Southern California with her family, Kacee dedicates her time to mentoring emerging leaders, advocating for women in technology, and organizing beach cleanups to support environmental preservation.

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With over 20 years of experience in the tax and accounting industry, Pete Miele is committed to helping businesses automate processes, optimize workflows, and overcome operational challenges. His career includes eight years as a tax accountant at Deloitte and nearly twenty years in leadership roles at SurePrep and Thomson Reuters, where he contributed to the growth and scaling of tech-enabled services. This combination of hands-on experience and leadership has given him a unique perspective on driving sustainable growth and operational efficiency for firms of all sizes. He is passionate about transforming the tax and accounting community, empowering professionals to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with family and hitting golf balls into sand and water hazards.

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