Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
As payroll technology rapidly evolves, small businesses face both exciting opportunities and critical decisions. This session explores how AI and automation are reshaping payroll platforms like Gusto, Wagepoint, and Humi, and what that means for business owners, HR teams, and finance professionals. We’ll unpack common pitfalls during tech migrations, how to ensure seamless integration with bookkeeping and accounting systems, and how to select the right payroll solution based on your business’s size and complexity. Most importantly, we’ll explore the human side of payroll—how to maintain empathy, transparency, and trust in a tech-driven environment.
Topics Include:
- Understand the Role of AI in Payroll
- Avoid Migration Mistakes
- Balance Tech with Human Touch
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will:
- Learn how automation is transforming payroll operations and what it means for small business platforms.
- Discover the most common errors when switching payroll systems- and how to avoid them.
- Explore strategies to keep payroll processes people-centered, even as technology takes the lead.
Who Will Benefit
Examples of professionals who would benefit include:
- Controllers
- CFOs
- Finance Managers
- Payroll Specialists
- Accountants/Senior Accountants
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)
Laura Acs, a strategic financial operations leader with over 20 years of experience, specializes in optimizing financial systems, driving process improvements, and leading high-performing teams. As a Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) and Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), Laura brings deep expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, and payroll management, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and risk mitigation. Laura has successfully led both onshore and offshore teams, managed complex client portfolios, and spearheaded process transformations that enhance accuracy and scalability. Laura’s approach combines technical precision with a big-picture mindset—aligning financial strategy with business objectives to support growth, profitability, and compliance. Passionate about leadership and innovation, Laura thrives in dynamic environments where there is the opportunity to streamline financial operations, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement at scale.