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 (Intuit QuickBooks), Craig Walker (Digits), and Jeff Seibert (Digits) sit down with 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/

• Craig Walker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/storminwalker/

• Jeff Seibert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jseibert/

• Kacee Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacee-johnson/

• Digits: 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