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Dates and location
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Hours
Description
This certificate is designed to provide audit practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the latest technology trends that are transforming the audit landscape. Participants will explore the definitions and applications of key technologies, understand the associated risks, and learn how to effectively use these technologies in their audit practices.
IMPORTANT: This certificate is a Public Accounting Licence (PAL) and International Education Standard 8 (IES8) compliant program.
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Schedule
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September 10, 2025 |
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. with Garth Sheriff |
Module 1: Technology Trends Shaping the Audit Landscape This session will cover definitions and applications of six technologies for audit practitioners to be aware of:
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10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Hassan Khalid |
Module 2: Risks Associated with Audit Clients’ Use of AI
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September 11, 2025 |
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Malik Datardina |
Module 3: The Use of AI and Technology in Audit
CPAB Audit Risk Alert – Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Audit |
September 22, 2025 |
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with Hassan Khalid |
Module 4: Firm-Level Roles and Responsibilities Relating to the Use of AI-Enabled Tools Developing policies, processes and guidance on the appropriate use of AI-enabled tools for individual audit engagements, and monitoring compliance. For example:
Module 5: Auditor Roles and Responsibilities
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September 23, 2025 |
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Jennifer Chowhan & Tiffany Stewart |
Module 6: Benefits of AI and Other Tech-Enabled Audit Tools
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September 24, 2025 |
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with Jennifer Chowhan |
Module 7: Next Steps: AI and Technology For Your Firm
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Key Takeaways
By the end of this program, participants will:
- Gain knowledge of six key technologies impacting the audit profession: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Big Data and Analytics.
- Understand the risks associated with audit clients' use of AI and how to maintain professional skepticism and judgment.
- Learn best practices for using AI and technology in audit, including ethical considerations and firm policies.
- Discover the benefits of AI and other tech-enabled audit tools for increasing efficiency and gaining deeper audit insights.
- Understand firm-level and auditor-level roles and responsibilities related to the use of AI-enabled tools.
- Develop strategies for integrating AI and technology into your firm's audit practices.
Earn a Digital Badge
Our new collection of digital badges can be earned through the completion of any of our certificate programs offered in our professional development catalogue. Collect these digital badges to add to your website, social profiles, email signature and more. These badges are an easy way to visually communicate your skills and accomplishments to your peers and network. Digital badges will be awarded based on course completion requirements.
Who Will Benefit
Audit practitioners from small and medium practices.
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Attendance Requirements
To earn your CPD hours and Digital Badge, you must attend 4 of 5 live sessions. We understand that sometimes unplanned absences happen. Please reach out to our Operations Team if you're unable to attend a session as scheduled.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in the course are non-authoritative and have not been formally endorsed by CPA Ontario and do not reflect the views of CPA Ontario. The information included in the course if for general information purposes only.
CPA Ontario, the presenters and the authors do not accept any responsibility or liability that might occur directly or indirectly as a consequence of the use or application of or reliance on this material.
How to Access the Course
We're pleased to invite you to register for our Certificate courses. Whether or not you're a CPA, you're more than welcome to join us on this learning journey. To get started, you'll need to create an account. Don't worry if you don't have a CPA Ontario ID yet; you can easily set up your account right here. Let's begin your learning adventure together.
This CPA Ontario course is a live virtual certificate program delivered over five live sessions. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of each session. Recordings of all sessions will be available to all registrants.
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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)
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Garth Sheriff (CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois), CIA, CGMA, MAcc is the founder of Sheriff Consulting. Sheriff Consulting provides continuing professional development (CPD) courses in the areas of leadership, communication, and assurance. Garth has worked as an assurance professional and learning provider for over 20 years. Garth has also acted in various stage and film productions. He is a graduate in improvisation from The Second City and a member of ACTRA (the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists). |
Hassan Khalid, CPA-CA, CISA is a Senior Manager, TRS (IT Audit and Advisory) at KPMG Canada. He has over 16 years of experience at PwC and KPMG working with AI tools in various capacities and has been heavily involved in in-house development and acquisition of off-the-shelf AI and digital solutions. He has experience in content creation/development of technical materials as a lead facilitator for in-house programs at KPMG Canada. | |
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Malik Datardina, CPA, CA, CISA is the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategist for Auvenir. His two decades of experience encompasses audit innovation, audit data analytics (ADAs), risk and security governance. At Auvenir, Malik analyzes disruptive trends and technology like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data to build the audit platform of the future. He also wears the GRC hat, where he handles risk & compliance issues. Malik uses his wealth of knowledge in the innovation space to explore the impact of both innovation and exponential technologies on the profession and has authored professional publications on the topic. |
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Jennifer Chowhan, CPA, CA, joined Millards Chartered Professional Accountants in 2004 and became a Partner in 2018. She conducts audit engagements for a wide range of entities including private companies, public sector organizations and not for profits and assists with the application of professional standards. Jennifer looks to incorporate technology solutions into audit engagements to improve efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures and staff and client experience. |
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Tiffany Stewart, CPA, CMA, runs a solopreneur, CPA practice with a passion for accounting and technology. She embraces cloud technology while still supporting clients that are unable to transition from desktop, yet. Tiffany is an Advanced Certified in both Online and Desktop and co-admin for an amazing FaceBook group dedicated to supporting all versions of Quickbooks. |