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Description
This unique symposium will help CPAs and finance professionals harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in their work. Hear from experts who will clarify why AI is disrupting “work” as we know it, explain how to use AI tools today, and identify potential risks and opportunities of AI in practice. We live in an era defined by exponential growth in AI tools, and it is paramount that CPAs and finance professionals understand the transformative potential and impact it can have in their practice.
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Topics Include:
- Why you as a CPA should care about generative AI (Gen AI)
- Demystifying Gen AI: Practical applications you can use today in your work
- Regulating Digital Technologies: A Path Forward – Fireside chat
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Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the ongoing impact and transformation of AI technologies on the accounting industry.
- Assess the changing AI landscape.
- Interpret how AI will transform core accounting tasks from automation to tax planning.
- Explore the risks and opportunities of AI in their practice.
Who Will Benefit
This course is designed for accountants and financial professionals who want to stay up to date with the latest AI technology trends and improve their ability to use AI tools like ChatGPT in their everyday work. It will be particularly useful for those who want to enhance their advisory services, data analysis, and collaboration capabilities.
CPA Ontario AI Paper
In our thought leadership paper, Trust in New Frontiers: Putting AI Governance into Practice we examine how CPAs, guided by technical expertise and high ethical standards, can lead the charge in strengthening AI governance and building public trust.
Discover how CPAs can champion responsible AI governance and help organizations to embrace AI with confidence and integrity.
How to Access the Course
This is an online session. This course is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once registered, you can access the material at any time.
However, you will only have access to the course for 90 days after REGISTRATION.
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Speaker(s)
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Nicolas Darveau-Garneau. Board Director, Senior Executive TMX (Toronto Stock Exchange), AI Strategist and Lecturer. Mr. Nicolas Darveau-Garneau (“Nick”) is an AI and digital transformation expert with over 25 years of experience. Nick was Google’s Chief Evangelist, where he worked with the C-suites of more than 800 of Google’s top customers to help them accelerate their digital transformation. Nick also worked as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Coveo, a leading AI company. He is on the Board of Directors of the TMX Group (TMX:X), iA Financial Corporation (TMX: IAG), and Alida. He has been a technology entrepreneur, investor, and analyst since 1995. He was part of the founding team of MSn.com at Microsoft. He co-founded four Internet companies, selling three of them. Nick has also invested in 21 technology companies. Mr. Darveau-Garneau graduated with a Bachelor's in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from Harvard Business School. |
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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 AI, blockchain, and big data to build the audit platform of the future. He uses his wealth of knowledge in the innovation space to explore the impact of innovation and exponential technologies on the profession. |
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Keith Jansa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Governance Council, formerly known as the CIO Strategy Council. He works with senior leaders from across Canada to address digital governance opportunities and challenges to safeguard Canadians in an increasingly digital world. His unparalleled acumen in devising strategies for responsible data and digital governance has earned the Digital Governance Council the distinction as preeminent technology leadership council globally. Keith is a provincially appointed member of the Ontario Health Data Council and Chair of its strategic working group on Data Governance and Data Stewardship. Keith is a specialist in the strategic application of standards. Keith was named one of the 10 most influential business leaders in 2023 by The Inc Magazine. |
