Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
Addressing AI compliance is an emerging challenge for organizations. Management can be held accountable for complying with legislation such as GDPR and Bill C-27, while also managing the risks associated with AI's unforeseen behaviors. This course focuses on the complexities of AI systems and their potential to inadvertently violate regulations or create HR issues if not properly managed. Participants will learn the importance of setting clear guidelines for AI operations and effectively monitoring their compliance with relevant requirements.
In an era where AI increasingly intersects with financial and compliance sectors, CPAs must be well-versed in ethical AI practices, legislative frameworks, and risk management. This course provides the essential knowledge to navigate the complexities of AI in compliance and uphold the integrity of their profession.
Key Takeaways
By the end of this seminar, participants will understand the following topics:
- Introduction to AI: Overview of “Classic AI” and “Generative AI”. Alignment risks are higher with “classic AI”, i.e. used to make decisions.
- Introduction to the Alignment Problem: Explore the challenges of aligning AI actions not only with our explicit instructions but also with our underlying intentions. Understand the importance of developing AI systems that comprehend and act in accordance with the true intent behind our requests, ensuring more ethically aligned and effective outcomes.
- Compliance and the Consequences of Non-Compliance: Gain an overview of AI-related legislation, such as GDPR and Bill C-27, and understand the significant impact of failing to comply with these regulations.
- Navigating the Risks of AI in HR: Explore the potential pitfalls and ethical considerations of delegating decision-making to HR algorithms, including bias, transparency, and accountability issues.
- Managing the Risk of Non-Alignment: Identify risk mitigation strategies to prevent and detect issues related to bias and the alignment problem in AI, focusing on practical measures and best practices to align AI operations with ethical standards.
Who Will Benefit
Ideal for CPAs involved in compliance and audit, those responsible for technology, and anyone interested in the risk implications of artificial intelligence.
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.
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
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.
Electronic material can be accessed one week prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Malik Datardina, CPA, CA, CISA, guides accounting students through emerging technologies as an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo while maintaining deep industry connections. He has a wealth of knowledge in the space of innovation, exploring the impact of both innovation and exponential technologies on the profession, and has authored professional publications on the topic. Malik's two decades of experience, encompassing audit innovation, audit data analytics (ADAs), as well as governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), further enrich his contributions in these areas. His recent focus has been on emerging technologies, particularly GenAI and its ability to streamline and enhance knowledge work within the CPA profession and beyond.