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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.
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 delivered as a live webinar. To receive verifiable CPD hours, you must attend the session live. We recommend joining at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. For the best interactive experience, please use a computer equipped with a camera and microphone.
A reminder email with the Zoom link and course details will be sent two business days before the session. If you do not receive it, please check your spam or junk folder.
The same information, including any available materials, will also be posted in advance on our Blackboard LMS.
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.