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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
Organizations and individuals enticed by the appeal of artificial intelligence cannot ignore ethical considerations. Professionals must consider the accuracy of information, data privacy, independence, source citations, organizational policies, security, data retention, and other ethical matters. This course discusses ethical issues associated with the utilization of AI in a professional setting and provides suggested best practices.
Topics Include:
- The benefits and pitfalls of AI in the accounting profession.
- Selecting and utilizing artificial intelligence resources.
- Applying professional skepticism to results.
- Maintaining independence while utilizing artificial intelligence.
- Upholding client confidentiality.
- Data security and retention.
- Citation of sources and related reporting considerations.
- Ethical considerations when crafting policies and establishing best practices.
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify ethical issues that may arise from the utilization of artificial intelligence.
- Recall the importance of professional skepticism when evaluating information.
- Recall the importance of source citations and other documentation considerations.
- Distinguish best practices for crafting policies and procedures that address threats and related safeguards.
Who Will Benefit
CPAs, finance and audit professionals who are utilizing or planning to utilize artificial intelligence in professional settings and need to understand the associated ethical considerations and best practices.
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.
If available, course materials can be accessed 2 business days 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)
Christopher Harper is a CPA with the heart of a teacher. He is a clinical assistant professor of accounting with Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business. He also serves as a senior manager and director of education for Hungerford CPAs + Advisors. Chris has been serving tax and accounting needs of closely held business and individuals since 1998. He has also owned and operated several of his own businesses throughout his career.Chris develops and presents a variety of continuing professional educational programs focusing on accounting/auditing and ethical guidelines for the everyday accountant. He is a frequent discussion leader for the MICPA and other state society organizations in live and webinar-based models.