Jody Padar

Jody Padar, CPA, also known as The Radical CPA, is a well-known advocate for tech adoption and general forward-thinking behavior inside the profession, and has been consistently named one of the Top 100 Most Influential to the Profession by Accounting Today. She is the author of "Radical Pricing," which was just published in May 2024, as well as two other books, "From Success to Significance: The Radical CPA Guide" and "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. She previously owned her own small firm, and is urrently a senior tax advisor at april, Jody loves the idea of using AI and automation to transform taxes, and she's excited to help develop, evolve and share a simplified and pleasurable tax experience. 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 on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook.