Debra Kilsheimer

Debra is a Florida-based ProAdvisor, speaker and creative thinker from Port Orange. She blends years of financial know-how with stage-ready wit. She helps audiences rethink money, pricing, and value - without putting them to sleep. When she speaks, you’ll get humor, hard truths, data you can trust and actions you can use.

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Dear Deb: The IRS Has AI Guidelines. What About Bookkeepers?

Artificial Intelligence, Dear Deb

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Working With My Spouse: Different Styles, Shared Success

Operational Advisory

Debra Kilsheimer

The first time I went to my now-husband Hal's house, I asked if I could check my email. "Sure," he said. I sat down at...

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Who Teaches the Accountant When AI Does the Work?

Professional Development, Artificial Intelligence

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Intuit Has Three Big Bets. Where Am I?

Letters to the Editor, Professional Development

Debra Kilsheimer

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Dear Deb: Should I Match a Competitor’s Lower Price?

Operational Advisory

Debra Kilsheimer

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AI Can Draft the Words. You Still Have to Say Them.

Client Experience, Artificial Intelligence

Debra Kilsheimer

The room got quiet. More than 100 accountants and bookkeepers watched as one brave volunteer sat across from me. He put...

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September 15 Is Coming. Call Your Clients.

Client Experience, Tax Preparation

Debra Kilsheimer

As I’m writing this, today is August 31, and tomorrow, September 1, I know one appointment that is always kept. Hal...

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Dear Deb: The Cost of Keeping the Wrong Client

Debra Kilsheimer

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AI Was Supposed to Save Time. Why Am I Working Harder?

Technology Advisory

Debra Kilsheimer

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Dear Deb: Should I Add 3% To My Invoices?

Debra Kilsheimer

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