NYCPA Trusted Professional Podcast

NYCPA Trusted Professional Podcast


Episode 36: Leroy Kerry

November 20, 2025

In this episode, Calvin Harris Jr. interviews Leroy Kerry, co-founder and CEO of Fylde, an AI-powered tax preparation company. They discuss Leroy's unique journey from architecture to accounting, the challenges faced by small accounting firms, and the transformative potential of AI in the tax preparation process. Leroy shares insights on the importance of AI readiness in the accounting profession and the future of continuous learning for accountants. They also explore contrarian views on private equity in the accounting space and what it means for the future of the profession.