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AI Foundations

Get the skills to confidently and responsibly use AI in your accounting workflows.

AI is already reshaping accounting. But many accountants are wondering where to begin. Our AI Foundations course gives you practical, hands-on training to teach you how to use AI in meaningful ways.

You'll lean how to prompt effectively, streamline tasks, uncover insights, elevate your communication and so much more. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just clear, guided instruction created by two accountants who live and breathe technology for accounting professionals.

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Welcome to TB Academy

TB Academy is your learning hub for practical, real-world AI education curated for accountants, by accountants.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, we provide tools, training and support that help you work smarter and make a bigger impact.

Here is what sets up apart:
✔ Built by professionals with deep accounting and tech experience
✔ Centered on real workflows and day-to-day tasks
✔ Includes hands-on demos, exercises and practice use cases
✔ Designed for all types of accounting professionals, in all stages of their careers
✔ Learn how other forward-thinking accountants are leveraging AI
✔ Backed by a supportive community and ongoing monthly AI update sessions

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Welcome to The TB Academy

TB Academy is your fast-track AI education hub — created specifically for accountants, by accountants.

No tech overwhelm.
No one-size-fits-all nonsense.
No empty promises.

Instead, you’ll find real-world education, practical examples, and expert guidance focused on helping accounting professionals harness generative AI safely, effectively, and strategically.
We’re here to make sure you’re not just keeping up with change — you’re leading it.

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Meet the Founders Behind TB Academy

Meet Twyla Verhelst and Byron Patrick, trailblazing CPAs, tech-forward builders, and trusted guides helping accountants embrace innovation and thrive in a changing profession.

Twyla Verhelst, CPA

Twyla Verhelst is a CPA rooted in strategic leadership and community engagement, with a career that spans co-founding an advisory-led accounting firm, launching a technology start-up, and leading accountant channels and partnerships at FreshBooks and Mercury. Her diverse experiences have sharpened her passion for leading transformation in how accountants think and work, helping them elevate their impact in an evolving profession. Twyla co-founded TB Academy, to offer education and training that empowers accountants to harness AI with clarity and confidence. At Karbon, Twyla serves as Vice President of Industry Relations & Community, where she bridges innovation and community, champions AI-powered transformation, and amplifies the voices of accountants to shape the profession’s future. Her work drives thought leadership, customer-led growth, and strategic influence across the accounting industry.

Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP

Byron K. Patrick, CPA.CITP, is an innovator who thrives at the intersection of accounting and technology. Rejecting traditional accounting roles early on, Byron founded Simplified Innovations, an IT firm built specifically for CPAs. He expanded his impact at Botkeeper, leading the charge in adopting AI to revolutionize bookkeeping. And moved on to transform how accounting firms handle quality assurance through automated technology as CEO of VERIFYiQ. For decades, Byron has been a respected national speaker and writer, translating complex accounting technology topics into practical guidance. As co-founder of TB Academy, Byron equips accountants with generative AI skills, empowering them to become tech-enabled industry leaders. He frequently shares his insights nationwide, making advanced technology approachable and practical for finance professionals. Outside the accounting-tech scene, Byron lives on a horse farm, balancing family, dogs, horses, and a passion for helping accountants redefine the profession.

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