Dates and location
Hours
Dates and location
Hours
Description
This course provides insight into various applications of AI, how the technology is impacting CPAs, and opportunities to leverage AI to provide higher value to clients.
Accelerating trends in artificial intelligence are making businesses smarter. As forward-thinking leaders in an evolving profession, CPAs must retool their technology skillsets to prepare themselves for the future. Erin provides examples of current AI applications, as well as benefits to businesses, and potential integration risks.
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will learn:
- Intersection of AI and finance logistics.
- Leveraging AI to improve the efficiency for your business.
- How AI is changing the role and augmenting the value of the CPA.
- Preparing for AI in the workplace.
- Capabilities and misconceptions of what AI can do.
- Implications for cybersecurity.
- Launching a small AI project sooner than later to get familiar with AI.
- Benefits of using AI if you have little or no data.
- Implementing AI within your existing business model.
Who Will Benefit
This is a foundational course for CPAs and Finance professionals who are beginning their digital literacy journey and would like to understand the impact of AI on Finance Transformation.
How to Access the Course
To access the course please visit our BlackBoard site, and log-in using the same login and password used for the Registration Portal.
Please allow up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear on your BlackBoard page.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Erin Kelly, CPA, CMA is President and CEO of Advanced Symbolics Inc., a global company that uses AI for market research, communications, ad tracking and sales prediction. With over 20 years of experience as a marketing executive, she is the author of two books on technology and marketing and is a sought-after speaker on the subject. Erin is a regular contributor to major news outlets in Canada.