Jody Padar, CPA, is a leading voice of transformation in the accounting profession. Known as The Radical CPA, she pioneered the cloud firm model and has been recognized on Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People list for over a decade. A three-time author and sought-after advisor, Jody has helped firms modernize through digital transformation, with leadership roles spanning traditional firms, cloud-based practices, and high-growth startups including Botkeeper and April.

Today, Jody is driving the next evolution of the profession through AI-X—an AI-powered firm model that integrates real-time leadership coaching, advisory innovation, and scalable growth strategies. Through AI-X, she is equipping CPA firms to lead confidently in the age of artificial intelligence, transforming how they operate, deliver value, and evolve.

To connect with Jody and explore the future of accounting, follow her on Linkedin, X, Instagram, and Facebook—or visit www.Radical.CPA.

About Us: rad-i-cal adjective ra-di-kl : very new and different from what is traditional or ordinary: very basic and important: having extreme political or social views that are not shared by most people.
 
The term radical applies because what we are doing to our firms, and indirectly to the profession, is fundamental to its core. It’s abrupt, disruptive, unexpected, and far-reaching. We are shaking up the status quo.
 
We are changing because our customers and the world are changing around us. Some might also perceive radical to be a negative term. It’s not. Our movement is more likely following the happy expression, “that’s radical, dude,” We want everyone to learn and join us.