Twyla Verhelst

Twyla Verhelst, CPA, currently serves as the VP of Industry Relations & Community at Karbon, where leadership focuses on enhancing connections within the accounting profession and promoting innovation. As a co-founder and facilitator at TB Academy, Twyla is dedicated to empowering CPAs and finance professionals through education in generative AI. Previous experience includes leading accounting partnerships at Mercury, where strategic growth initiatives were implemented, and serving as GM of Accountants at FreshBooks, where significant revenue growth and operational efficiency were achieved. Twyla co-founded Helm | Cashflow App and Twenty Eighty Financial Services Inc., both emphasizing technology and client experience in accounting. Early career roles included recruitment management in accounting and serving as a mortgage associate and controller, demonstrating a well-rounded background in finance and accounting. Twyla holds a CPA, CGA designation and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business/Management from Brandon University.