Instructor
Twyla is a CPA with a diverse, strategy-focused skill set that spans accounting, partnerships, entrepreneurship, and software innovation. Recognized as a Top Women in Accounting, Twyla is committed to inspiring others to try something new, share their experiences and challenge the way things have always been done. A former owner of an advisory-led firm, a female founder of a tech start-up, and now head of accounting partnerships at Mercury, Twyla dedicates her time to the intersection of modern accounting and progressive technology, exploring innovative new ways to push forward the accounting profession.
Instructor
Byron K Patrick, CPA.CITP, began as a CPA and then merged his passion for technology with accounting. He founded Simplified Innovations Inc, an IT Department servicing CPA firms, and later joined Botkeeper as a General Manager. He then supported leaders in achieving Business, Balance & Bliss at The B3 Method Institute and is currently the CEO of VERIFYiQ, bringing automated Quality Control to accountants. A recognized technology leader, Byron frequently speaks at conferences and contributes to industry publications, including the Journal of Accountancy. He has been an active member of the Maryland Association of CPAs and the AICPA, holding several key positions.
AI Impact is a 3-week course designed for accounting professionals ready to take their AI skills to the next level. Building on foundational knowledge, this course dives into advanced custom GPT development, strategic financial analysis, and organization-wide AI adoption. Participants will learn to use ChatGPT for complex accounting scenarios, including profitability reviews, insights and efficiencies for advisory services such as CAS, as well as compelling presentations. AI Impact is ideal for those looking to optimize AI within their organizations and use AI to drive strategic insights.
Please note - registration for this program will close at noon on July 9. To fully benefit from this program, it is essential that all participants complete the AI Foundations on-demand course or have attended the live session on April 29, 2025. This prerequisite lays the groundwork for everything to be covered in the AI Impact course, and your completion ensures we can move forward together at the same level.
The cohort will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 10, 17, and 24. Byron Patrick and Twlya Verhelst from TB Academy are looking forward to getting started and are excited to watch how this program helps you stay at the forefront of our dynamic profession.
Completion of the AI Foundations on-demand course or attendance at the 4/29/2025 live event.
Completion of the AI Foundations on-demand course or attendance at the 4/29/2025 live event.
Those looking to optimize AI within their organizations and use AI to drive strategic insights.
