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Own month-end: Move to a day 1 close

Closing month-end on day 1 is about more than speed. It’s about what it unlocks. When your numbers are ready on Day 1, you can show up for your clients with valuable insights when they actually need them, not two weeks after the fact.

But how do you actually do that?

This panel shares practical strategies to move to a day 1 close, without sacrificing accuracy or burning out your team.

What you'll learn:

  • How to create a culture shift in your firm around month-end

  • How to cut unnecessary steps and streamline your process

  • How close automation tools can help

  • How to turn day 1 numbers into proactive, high-value client conversations

Twyla Verhelst, CPA
VP of Industry Relations & Community, Karbon

Twyla is a CPA with a passion for transforming the accounting profession. She co-founded an advisory-led accounting firm and a technology startup, emphasizing innovation and community engagement. She has built accountant channels and accounting partnerships at leading fintech companies, driving initiatives that empower accountants to embrace technology and AI to modernize their practices.

Bryon Patrick, CPA, CITP
Senior Product Manager, Karbon

A former practicing CPA turned technology advocate, Byron's passion lies at the intersection of accounting and tech. Recognized as an industry leader, his journey includes serving on the Maryland Association of CPAs Board as Chairman and participating on the AICPA's PCPS Executive Committee.

Tyler Caskey
Partner, TheBeanCounters

Tyler helps businesses take the risk and complexity out of changing their systems and processes. His goal is to reduce the time cost for finance, HR, payroll, and IT professionals to deliver outstanding service to their team members. This is achieved by hunting down and automating manual processes, installing better systems, and redesigning how information is gathered.