This course provides a concise overview of artificial intelligence (AI) – a constellation of technologies able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.  The software self-educates by drawing conclusions from large quantities of data and adjusts its calculations and outputs based on its observations.  The course highlights how CPAs can use AI to drive innovation, increase productivity, and improve the accuracy and quality of their work. 

Practitioners who want a basic, non-technical understanding of AI and how to apply the technology in their accounting operations and workflow.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• When considering AI, practitioners will be able to identify at least 5 foundational technologies that drive artificial intelligence.
• When exploring AI options, practitioners will be able to explain at least 5 ways AI mirrors human thought.
• When examining AI trends, practitioners will be able to point out at least 5 examples of artificial intelligence policies that have been developed by leading enterprise and government organizations.
• When evaluating AI software, practitioners will be able to use at least 6 AI marketplaces to compare the leading AI vendors in the accounting domain. When developing an AI gameplan, practitioners will be able to list at least 8 skills that are required for the AI age.

In this seminar, you will learn about:

• What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
• AI foundational technologies
• AI pros and cons
• How AI is already being used in everyday life
• How AI is deployed within the accounting profession
• Leading AI applications
• AI help resources

Presenter

Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP

Access expires 180 days from purchase date.

 

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by Garrett Wasny. Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP is an independent digital skills advisor to accountants worldwide.  His courses focus on the intersection of accounting and technology, and provide guidance to practitioners on how to prosper in this dynamic age.  The sessions demystify emerging cloud, mobile, and social applications, and explain in plain language how financial professionals can use these online tools to build trust, solve problems, and create new value.  The presentations reveal how practitioners can build on their core knowledge as financial stewards and develop new digital competencies as strategic advisors, cross-domain thinkers, and integrated reporters.  You’ll walk away from his courses future-ready, tech-powered, and technically prepared to take on a storm of business disruption.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and sign in using your CPABC Online Services login credentials. Find and click on the course title in the Upcoming Courses area. Please note that it can take up to 15 minutes for the course to show.

What you can expect 

An optional exercise will be available to further your learning.