Dates and location
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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
Join us for a unique event that 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.
Schedule
| Time | Topic | Session Topics & Key Takeaways |
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| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Why You as a CPA Should Care About Generative AI (Gen AI) With Nicolas Darveau-Garneau, Board Director, Senior Executive TMX, AI Strategist and Lecturer |
Discover the influence that generative AI has had on business in Canada and globally. Learn about recent milestones in AI development and its impact on business in all sectors. This session offers a perspective on how AI might impact CPAs from an expert in the field.
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| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Demystifying Gen AI: Practical Applications You Can Use Today in Your Work With Malik Datardina, CPA, CA, CISA -Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategist for Auvenir |
Unpack the concept of having an "AI co-pilot" with you at work. See examples of generative AI in action to better understand how chatbots can assist with tasks such as research and writing. The session also addresses critical topics like maintaining confidentiality, the challenges of aligning AI with human values, and considerations for the near-to-medium future.
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| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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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 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. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
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)
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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 artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data to build the audit platform of the future. He also wears the GRC hat, where he handles risk & compliance issues. Malik uses his wealth of knowledge in the innovation space to explore the impact of both innovation and exponential technologies on the profession and has authored professional publications on the topic. |
