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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This course provides a concise overview of artificial intelligence technologies transforming the accounting profession. AI is rapidly changing how accountants work by automating routine tasks, enhancing analytical capabilities, and creating new opportunities for financial professionals who understand these powerful tools. Through exploration of leading AI platforms and practical applications, participants will gain essential knowledge to leverage artificial intelligence in accounting roles and adapt to an increasingly technology-driven profession.
Topics Covered:
- Fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its impact on accounting.
- Popular AI platforms for accountants including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
- Microsoft Copilot and integration with accounting workflows.
- AI-powered search and research tools like Perplexity.
- Document analysis and visualization platforms like NotebookLM and Gamma.
- Generative visual AI tools including Midjourney and Adobe Firefly.
- Ethical considerations and best practices for AI implementation in accounting.
Note: This course now includes new insights and features related to the latest ChatGPT updates.
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define artificial intelligence and its core technologies as they relate to accounting.
- Identify leading AI tools and platforms applicable to accounting workflows.
- Analyze how AI can enhance accounting productivity and accuracy.
- Evaluate which AI applications best suit specific accounting tasks.
- Apply AI tools to automate routine accounting processes.
- Develop strategies for integrating AI into existing accounting practices.
- Assess ethical implications of using AI in financial reporting and analysis.
Who Will Benefit
This course is ideal for accounting professionals seeking to understand and implement AI technologies to enhance their practice, increase efficiency, and future-proof their careers in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Prerequisite(s)
Basic understanding of accounting principles and familiarity with standard office technology applications is recommended, though no advanced technical skills are required.
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)
Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP is a digital skills advisor to CPAs worldwide. He has authored over 50 nationally accredited accounting courses, delivered thousands of seminars and webinars to CPAs and accounting organizations around the world, and written hundreds of articles and columns on internet strategy for leading business publications.