Jody Padar, CPA, also known as The Radical CPA, is one of the accounting profession's foremost visionaries and pioneers. A well-known advocate for tech adoption and general forward-thinking behavior inside the profession, she has been consistently named one of the Top 100 Most Influential to the Profession by Accounting Today. She is the author of three books:

• Radical Pricing: How to Optimize Profits, Delight Customers and Build a Top-Value Firm
• From Success to Significance: The Radical CPA Guide
• The Radical CPA: New Rules for the Future-Ready Firm

She is a regular contributor to a number of industry publications, including Accounting Today and CPA Trendlines, where she offers practical tips and advice on running a next-generation firm. 

Since her days as a small firm owner, she has advocated for bringing the accounting profession into the digital age and leading the next generation of accounting professionals to a better life where they can go home on time, give more to their clients and foster their passion for the industry. Today, Jody is leading the AI-first movement, showing accountants how AI can equip leaders to elevate their firms, serve clients strategically and redefine the future of the profession.

Padar is married with two adult children and currently resides in Door County, Wisconsin. She earned her BBA from Saint Mary’s College and MST from Northern Illinois University. Follow her at Radical.cpa, or on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook.