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Description
AI provides an excellent opportunity for auditors to automate more routine procedures and focus on delivering more value-added insights to help improve an organization’s performance or risk mitigation. Conversely, the use of AI can also have some adverse results if not managed properly. Auditors must be aware of these risks and work to ensure that the proper controls are in place to manage the risks introduced to their engagements with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI. This course will teach you about these technologies and their implications as well as equip you with the knowledge needed to be an effective auditor.
Topics Include:
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence
- Robotic Process Automation
- Identifying Automation Opportunities
Note: This course was initially developed in July 2025.
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify automation opportunities and the technology that is most likely to be appropriate for the opportunity.
- Identify the risks associated with automation and AI opportunities.
- Distinguish how to evaluate the value of an automation opportunity.
Who Will Benefit
This course will benefit auditors and audit professionals who want to harness AI and RPA to enhance the value of their audits while effectively managing the associated risks.
Disclaimer
Most of CPA Ontario's 450+ on-demand courses are compatible with the mobile app. Unfortunately, this on demand course is not compatible. For the best learning experience, we suggest you use your computer.
How to Access the Course
To access the course on your computer 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)
Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, is the founder and managing director of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC, an advisory-focused CPA firm accelerating innovation and business transformation for small businesses, middle market organizations, and nonprofits. Donny is a recognized thought leader and educator in the fields of accounting technology, IT risk management, and performance management; his dedication to helping accountants and organizations leverage strategic technologies while proactively managing their business and technical risk is paramount.