Episode 303 · CFO Weekly
Why Professional Judgment Is the Accountant’s Greatest Differentiator
6 Oct 2026 · 21 min
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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Kerrie Jones, Financial Controller at Peak Living, joins Megan Weis to explore why professional judgment, not just technical expertise, is what makes accountants trusted business advisors. Drawing from her experience leading accounting teams through growth and change, hiring and developing more than 50 accountants, and serving on a nonprofit board, Kerrie shares how finance leaders can use AI as a decision support tool while still owning every decision.
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