Meet Some of the Instructors
AI Axiom programs are led by experienced professionals in accounting, finance, restructuring, taxation, AI integration, and business strategy.
AI Axiom brings together instructors who have worked in corporate leadership, small business advisory, restructuring environments, and national-level accounting education.
Rachael Berguson
Course Director | AI Axiom
Accounting School
Rachael leads the Ultimate Bookkeeper™ Certification with a vision to elevate bookkeeping into a respected, strategic profession. With experience across both corporate and small business accounting environments, she focuses on practical application and real-world clarity.
Highlights:
- Corporate and small business accounting leadership
- Business-focused bookkeeping systems
- Advocate for financial literacy
- Committed to practical, implementation-driven education
Rachael Berguson
Course Director | AI Axiom
Accounting School
Rachael leads the Ultimate Bookkeeper™ Certification with a vision to elevate bookkeeping into a respected, strategic profession. With experience across both corporate and small business accounting environments, she focuses on practical application and real-world clarity.
Highlights:
- Corporate and small business accounting leadership
- Business-focused bookkeeping systems
- Advocate for financial literacy
- Committed to practical, implementation-driven education
Ken Boyd
Accounting Educator | Former CPA | For Dummies Author
Ken Boyd is a nationally recognized accounting
educator and business consultant. A former CPA, auditor, tax professional, and accounting professor, Ken brings decades of real-world expertise to AI Axiom.
He is the author of multiple For Dummies
accounting titles, widely used by students and
professionals worldwide.
Highlights:
- Author of 5+ For Dummies accounting books
- Former CPA and college professor
- Tax, audit, and financial consulting experience
- Specializes in making complex topics clear and actionable
Nelson Alvarez
CPA Instructor
Nelson Alvarez is a Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) with deep experience in bookkeeping and accounting across partnership, corporate, and multi-entity environments.
Highlights:
As an instructor, Nelson is known for breaking down complex accounting concepts into clear, straightforward guidance. His teaching style is focused on helping students not only understand the “why” behind the numbers, but also confidently apply bookkeeping and
accounting principles in real-world scenarios.
His training focuses on helping students maintaining clean, reliable books while ensuring that financial information is structured in a way that supports decision-making and long-term growth.
Kody Burgess, MAcc
Fractional CFO | Restructuring & Financial Leadership
Kody brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate restructuring, forensic accounting, and interim financial leadership. He has supported
distressed companies, implemented financial
controls, and guided businesses through high-stakes financial transitions.
Highlights:
- Fractional CFO for $10M–$500M companies
- Corporate restructuring and turnaround strategy
- ERP systems implementation (SAP, Oracle, Sage Intacct)
- Capital advisory and cash flow management
Stephanie Thacker
QuickBooks Systems Specialist
Stephanie specializes in structured QuickBooks cleanup and financial organization for small
businesses. Her work focuses on restoring clarity and building financial systems that owners and accountants can rely on.
Highlights:
- QuickBooks Online cleanup expert
- Catch-up bookkeeping and reconciliations
- Multi-entity bookkeeping management
- Clean, organized financial reporting systems
Ugunda Parsons
Ugunda combines strategic financial management with AI implementation to help businesses scale intelligently. Her work spans tax optimization, business structuring, and technology integration.
Highlights:
- Business formation and tax strategy
- AI workflow implementation
- Financial modeling and forecasting
- Award-winning small business advisor
Peter Gichuhi
Peter helps businesses streamline operations through financial systems, automation, and process optimization. He focuses on scalable bookkeeping infrastructures and intelligent workflow design.
Highlights:
- QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
- AI-enabled accounting systems
- Business analysis and revenue optimization
- Operational efficiency design
AI Axiom also partners with additional instructors and guest educators throughout the year, bringing diverse expertise across finance, technology, and business operations.
ENROLLMENT OPENING SOON FOR THE NEXT CLASS
Class size will be limited to 75 participants.