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Generative AI (artificial intelligence), such as Chat GPT, Microsoft's Bing and Google’s Bard, has captured the public consciousness more quickly and intensely than other transformative technologies. Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a significant driver in many professionals attempting to understand and maximize generative AI for productivity and income-earning purposes.
Generative AI is game-changing, although not necessarily a leap in machine and deep learning innovation. For the CPA Profession, we must grapple with how this technology will integrate with our highly valued skill sets, including:
- Critical thinking
- Professional judgement
- Trust and leadership
Understanding the journey of AI from Alan Turning’s CAPTCHA to generative AI is part of understanding where we are today and where this technology may be heading. And what these developments in AI mean for the CPA profession in terms of our current skill set, development and knowledge.
For full disclosure reasons: The above and below were NOT written by generative AI.
The course will include detailed screencasts on how to sign up for and optimize the use of ChatGPT based on the latest model update of November 2023.
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Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning.
- Differentiate between strong AI and weak AI.
- Define generative AI.
- Name at least three generative AI platforms.
- Explain how generative AI creates content.
- Identify the strengths and opportunities of generative AI for the CPA profession.
- Identify the weaknesses and threats of generative AI for the CPA profession.
- Discuss how generative AI will affect our ethical decision-making process.
- Identify action steps to prepare for the integration of generative AI within our profession.
Who Will Benefit
The course will benefit professionals seeking to understand recent developments in generative AI and how these developments may affect our profession.
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)
Garth Sheriff, CPA, is Principal of Sheriff Consulting and provides Continuing Professional Development courses in professional and leadership skills and assurance. Garth has worked as an assurance professional and learning provider for over 20 years. He has acted in various stage and film productions. Garth is a graduate in improvisation from The Second City and a proud member of ACTRA.
David Trahair, CPA, CA, is a financial writer, trainer and best-selling author. His other books include Smoke and Mirrors, Enough Bull, Crushing Debt, and The Procrastinator’s Guide to Retirement. His views are totally independent because he does not sell any financial products. He currently operates his own financial training firm and offers seminars to organizations.