Kevin Bong – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer

Recent Career Highlights
This past year, AuditFile’s excellence was recognized when it was named #1 Audit Engagement Tool in the Readers’ Choice Awards. Kevin played a crucial role in releasing several new audit modules: Single Audit, Governmental, and International. He also spearheaded the launch of “AuditFile AI,” an integration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI– an exciting breakthrough for accountants and artificial intelligence. Additionally, Kevin designed AuditFile’s new interim trial balance feature and launched “AuditFile Consulting”, which matches AuditFile users with CPAs to assist with internal inspections, peer review, and quality control needs.

AuditFile stands out as a streamlined, cloud-based platform, specifically designed for accountants to simplify audits, reviews, compilations, and tax services. It seamlessly blends methodology, risk assessment, trial balance, workpapers, and reporting into one integrated system, setting a new standard in the industry. 

Outside of work, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog.

What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?
AuditFile was your classic story of ‘there has to be a better way.’ For over ten years, Kevin has made a significant impact by meeting accountants’ needs. His dedication to excellence shapes his work and personal interactions. He takes great joy in personally helping countless accountants globally. Beyond his professional life, Kevin supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and helps entrepreneurs and students through the UCLA Alumni Association.

Current Professional Reading / Listening
CPA Practice Advisor, AccountingToday, Journal of Accountancy, Atomic Habits, The Daily Stoic. Kevin is also in a book club with his professional peers, which serves as a great forum for discussion and growth.

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