about us

Why start a Foundation?

AI adoption in the accounting and finance is happening faster than the profession’s ability to make sense of it.

AI adoption in the accounting and finance is happening faster than our ability to make sense of it.

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At times, it can feel like we aren’t moving quickly enough — but when you compare the maturity of solutions in our space to other industries, we’re actually at least 5 years ahead of many other professions.

The problem is that firms are experimenting in isolation. Leaders are making high-stakes decisions without clear reference points, shared vocabulary, or a reliable way to separate signal from noise.

And much of the public conversation is dominated by product announcements instead of measurable outcomes.

The AI Native Accounting Foundation was created to change that.

We exist to create dialogue, surface real examples, and help the profession learn in the open — together. By sharing practical lessons and outcomes, we aim to accelerate progress, reduce wasted effort, and raise the standard for what “AI-native” actually means in practice.

Kacee Johnson

Executive Director

WHO WE ARE

Foundation Leadership

Leadership

Kacee Johnson

Executive Director

Kacee is a longtime advisor to associations and technology companies, host of the AI Native Accounting Podcast, and she is a Principal at be radical. Her work focuses on the future of work, innovation, and guiding organizations through periods of transformation.

Bebe Kim

Director

Bebe Kim is a seasoned technology and product leader with deep experience at the intersection of AI, professional service, and responsible system design. An attorney by trade and executive at Digits, she brings a builder’s perspective to the Foundation’s mission and governance.

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council exists to protect the integrity and credibility of the Foundation's work, particularly the Awards program and Scholarship distributions. Council members are selected for their experience, judgment, and contribution to the profession.

The Advisory Council protects the integrity and credibility of the Foundation's work. Council members are selected for their experience, judgment, and contribution to the profession.