Dates and location
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Dates and location
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Description
Discover practical insights from live discussions with industry experts on the integration of the CPA Code of Conduct. Join us virtually on the morning of June 18 to learn and explore real-life stories of ethical dilemmas. Enhance your ethical knowledge for better decision-making and leave equipped with the tools to uphold professional ethics.
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Agenda
CPA Ontario's Ethics Conference Agenda
Host Opening Remark
Opening Keynote
Topic | Human First: Ethical AI Innovation in Accounting Practice
How might we use AI as a vehicle for good? Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry and every profession, and human-first (ethical) leadership has never mattered more. In a world where data and decisions move faster than ever, the true differentiator is not AI itself, but the human being guiding it.
- Integrity: How might we use AI based on our core values and principles?
- Innovation: How might we use AI creatively and responsibly?
- Impact: How might we use AI as a vehicle for change and influence?
Rather than offering a single “right” answer, this session equips CPA leaders with the language and frameworks to navigate ambiguity with confidence. Tan will empower your people to become stewards of AI because after all, the real question isn’t what AI can do, it’s how we choose to use it.
Topic | Ethics in the Workplace: Building Ethical Cultures That Last
The ethical dimension of our world is thick and murky in the modern era driven by macro factors such as the collapse of leadership, the rise of Artificial Intelligence, the growing gap in income inequality and the marginalization of progressive policy and equality. In this session, we will make the case for cultivating ethical cultures not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because ethical cultures improve performance, drive results, and confront the challenges ahead. You will learn ideas for taking the reins of your organizational culture and building an ethical foundation.
- Explore the role of leadership in creating an ethical culture.
- Address changing culture on four levels – from outcome and behaviors to beliefs and experiences.
- Identify some of the best practices used by organizations to strengthen their ethical culture.
Topic | AI & Ethics – Auditing the Future: Redefining Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Featuring: Lisa Dorian, CFI Co-Founder, Business Executive and Board Director & Garth Sheriff, CPA, CA, CIA, CFE, AAIA, Educator + Storyteller | Founder, Sheriff Consulting
Topic | Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Accounting Practices (Audit, Tax & Advisory)
By the end of this panel session, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate ethical and professional risks arising from AI use in audit, tax, and advisory environments.
- Apply a structured decision-making framework to guide responsible AI adoption within their organization.
- Design strategies that build stakeholder confidence and organizational buy-in for AI integration.
Closing Keynote
Topic | Cybersecurity & Fraud investments Strategies for CPAs
Host Closing Remarks
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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 is 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 Conference
This CPA Ontario PD conference is hosted on the innovative RingCentral (formerly Hopin) platform. An email invitation with a link to join the event on the RingCentral platform will be sent closer to the date.
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Speaker(s)
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Narjis F. Karani, CPA, is "The Creative Accountant". Narjis' creativity fuels her passion as a CPA, Writer, Public Speaker & Community Champion. With over a decade of experience as an auditor, tax professional & academic, Narjis specializes in a variety of sectors, including SMEs, non-profits, and government. A University of Toronto Top Scholar graduate, Narjis completed her designation at KPMG, where she received KPMG's Impact Award for contributions to her community. Currently, at the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, she serves as a mentor to the Auditor General & Deputy Auditor General of Canada through the reverse mentoring program. Narjis is an influential public speaker and captivates through storytelling. She contributes her talents as a panelist, keynote and a lecturer at the UofT. Narjis' passion for diversity and inclusion led her to publish an Op-Ed with CBC titled, "Our superficial view of diversity will only lead to cultural assimilation." Narjis champions educational empowerment and financial literacy for racialized women and communities through her platform "The Creative Accountant" where she collaborates with nonprofits, while serving on the boards of The Canadian-Muslim Vote and The Silk Road Institute. An avid storyteller, painter & multilingual with French language qualifications, Narjis F. Karani proves that you can be a jack of all trades and a master CPA. |
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Kelley Keehn is a best-selling, award-winning author, personal finance educator, and media personality with over two decades of experience in financial literacy and education. She is the founder and CEO of the Money Wise Institute, dedicated to empowering Canadians to build financial confidence. A regular guest on national media, Kelley has authored eleven books, including Talk Money to Me and Rich Girl, Broke Girl. She has served as Consumer Advocate for FP Canada, sits on multiple advisory boards, and is a sought-after speaker for financial institutions and professional associations. You can find her at www.kelleykeehn.com. |
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Blair Cook, CPA, MBA, is a seven-time CFO, a director, and an educator at Executive Finance Partners - a professional development and executive coaching firm for financial professionals and executives. He’s Senior Director at Diamond Willow Financing Advisory. He also serves as a corporate director and audit committee chair of publicly listed companies: Terravest Industries and Clarke Inc. He is also the Chairman of the Devour Food & Film Festival and serves on various committees of CPA Nova Scotia. Blair is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen. |
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Lisa Dorian, CPA, CA is an experienced entrepreneur and skilled business executive with extensive experience in ethics, compliance, and risk as well as business process and strategy. She has been on and worked with a variety of boards and leadership teams of organizations in both the private and public sector to implement enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks and has authored many internal policies, including codes of conduct to help build strong ethical cultures. |
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Garth Sheriff is a CPA, CA, and founder of Sheriff Consulting, specializing in ethics, fraud, and artificial intelligence education for accounting and finance professionals. With over 20 years of experience in audit and assurance, he focuses on strengthening professional judgment in an AI-driven world. Garth holds the ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) certification, reflecting his expertise in AI governance, risk, and oversight. Known for his engaging, story-driven approach, he brings real-world cases—including FTX, Boeing, and the rise of ChatGPT—to life. |
Testimonials
Very impressed with the knowledge and diverse topics of each speaker. Furthermore, each speaker brought it back directly to my responsibilities as a CPA.
This was an educational, enlightening and eye-opening conference. Understanding how technology, AI, and the digital world impact on our ability to do our jobs well is crucial. Trust can be easily undermined if we are not actively ensuring the security and credibility of the information we use to make financial decisions on a daily basis.
I like having a virtual conference - saves travel time and costs for the price you can charge. I really enjoyed all the polls and how they were incorporated into the topics. It kept you engaged and being able to see how everyone else was thinking on the responses. I also enjoyed see the real life examples. For the last speaker - he had me googling his video's after watching the trailers. It is interesting to see what cases are out there related to ethics.