The Center for Accounting Transformation

“Leaders are readers.” – Ron Baker
(And he reads at stoplights... we’re not kidding.)

Ron’s obsession with knowledge has led him to challenge one of the most deeply rooted ideas in accounting: the billable hour. Through value pricing and big-picture thinking, he’s helping redefine how firms create and deliver value.

His superpowers:
- Recognizing patterns
- Staying ahead of the curve

And he’s not doing it alone. Join Ron and other Agents of Transformation who are rewriting the rules of accounting and showing the next generation that this is the most exciting time to be alive.
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Some people follow trends.
Ron Baker creates them.

From KPMG to co-founding VeraSage Institute and THRESHOLD, Ron has spent decades pushing accounting forward. His mission? To help firms move from tracking time to measuring transformation.

His superpowers:
- Recognizing trends before they happen
- Seeing the patterns others miss

Join Ron and a growing community of changemakers who believe accounting is not just about compliance — it’s about contributing to something greater.
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Meet Ron Baker: accounting innovator, podcast host, author of Time’s Up, and proud co-founder of THRESHOLD.

His superpowers:
-Recognizing patterns and trends
-Always staying one step ahead

Ron’s not just an accounting expert — he’s rethinking the ENTIRE game. From ditching the billable hour to leading the value pricing and subscription economy revolution, he’s proving that accounting is more than spreadsheets. It’s strategy, it’s impact, it’s transformation.
He’s an Agent of Transformation — and so are you.
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Let’s inspire the next generation of accounting and finance professionals to create lasting change, not just track it.
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Accounting professionals are trained to solve problems for everyone else. But who helps the professionals manage constant deadlines, stress, and pressure?

Join Andrew Pierce for “Don’t Just Survive Tax Season,” a timely session focused on helping professionals:

• Manage stress more effectively
• Improve communication under pressure
• Build emotional resilience
• Develop healthier responses during demanding periods

This session is designed for professionals who want sustainable success — not just survival.

📅 May 29, 2026
🎓 CPE Credit Available

Register here: https://improvetheworld.net/events/dont-just-survive-tax-season/?occurrence=2026-05-29

Don’t Just Survive Tax Season: The Mental Edge Every CPA Needs During Busy Season - Center for Transformation Build your mental edge for busy season and beyond. Learn the ETO model and belief tools to manage stress, strengthen self-awareness, and respond—not react—in high-pressure moments to elevate performance year-round.

AI can increase efficiency. It can also amplify risk if organizations move too quickly without governance.

Questions leaders should be asking:
• Do we have AI usage policies?
• Are we protecting confidential data?
• Who validates AI-generated outputs?
• How do we manage ethical concerns?
• Are we training our teams appropriately?

Innovation matters. Responsible innovation matters more.

Meet Judy Kopa, CPA—management accountant, AI advocate, and changemaker in a cashmere sweater.

Judy’s not just crunching numbers—she’s breaking stereotypes, mentoring the next wave of professionals, and reshaping what accounting can be.

Her superpowers?
🌟 Challenging outdated norms
🌟 Turning lifelong learning into career rocket fuel

https://youtu.be/qbbzcpm9KUo

She’s an Agent of Transformation, and she’s on a mission to guide the next generation into a bold new future. Are you ready to join her?

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In One Week: A Different Approach to Busy Season Starts Here

Accounting professionals spend so much time taking care of clients, deadlines, and deliverables that personal resilience often becomes an afterthought. Next week, Andrew Pierce will lead “Don’t Just Survive Tax Season,” a practical session designed to help professionals better manage stress, improve communication under pressure, and develop healthier responses during demanding periods.

If busy season has ever left you feeling exhausted, reactive or overwhelmed, this conversation is for you.

📅 Happening in ONE WEEK — May 29, 2026
🎓 CPE Available

Reserve your seat now before registration closes:
https://improvetheworld.net/events/dont-just-survive-tax-season/?occurrence=2026-05-29

The best transformation conversations rarely start with software.

They usually start with questions like:
• “Why are we still doing this manually?”
• “Why does this process take so long?”
• “Why are our teams frustrated?”
• “Why can’t leadership see the full picture?”

At ITK, we spend a lot of time helping organizations uncover the “why” behind operational bottlenecks before jumping into solutions. Because smarter systems begin with smarter conversations.

Say hello to Judy Kopa—CPA, mentor, mom, leader, and a proud Agent of Transformation.

She’s redefining the profession, one breakthrough at a time—proving that accountants can be creative, tech-savvy, and totally human.

Judy believes in:
- Sharing wisdom with the next generation
- Guiding others with experience
- Breaking the mold to transform the future

She’s calling YOU to join the movement and inspire a new era of accounting—one with heart, hustle, and high-impact innovation.
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Ready to lead? Share your story:
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What if the biggest busy season challenge isn’t workload — but how we respond to stress?

Andrew Pierce will lead a practical conversation focused on helping accounting professionals recognize the hidden thought patterns and emotional reactions that often drive burnout, frustration and communication breakdowns during high-pressure periods.

“Don’t Just Survive Tax Season” offers actionable strategies professionals can use immediately — both during busy season and beyond.

📅 May 29, 2026
🎓 Earn CPE while investing in long-term resilience.

Reserve your spot today:
https://improvetheworld.net/events/dont-just-survive-tax-season/?occurrence=2026-05-29