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AI, Technology & Innovation
Emerging Technologies for Accountants, including Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Overview
Unlike technologies we use every day, many currently emerging technologies can change how we work in the future. This session covers various technologies nearing mainstream adoption and helps you understand what they do, how they work, and some of the potential risks and rewards they offer.
Attend this course and learn the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, as well as some of the uses, benefits, risks, and threats these innovative yet disruptive platforms pose to legacy businesses.
Attend this course and learn the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, as well as some of the uses, benefits, risks, and threats these innovative yet disruptive platforms pose to legacy businesses.
| This is an online virtual offering. Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. |
Applicable for
Practitioners and business executives who need to know more about emerging technologies, including blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Learning Objectives
- define blockchain, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, Big Data, and machine learning
- identify significant similarities and differences between Big Data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
- list examples of potential use cases for each of the technologies discussed in this session and how their use differs from current practices
Content
- understanding many of today’s emerging technologies and their role in business environments
- applied examples of artificial intelligence and machine learning
- risks associated with emerging technologies
Course Dates & Registration
Jul 30, 2025
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Brian Tankersley
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BRIAN TANKERSLEY, CITP, is a certified public accountant in Tennessee, a chartered global management accountant, and a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology. Brian has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. He has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.
BRIAN TANKERSLEY, CITP, is a certified public accountant in Tennessee, a chartered global management accountant, and a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology. Brian has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. He has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.
Past
Mar 4, 2025
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Brian Tankersley
BRIAN TANKERSLEY, CITP, is a certified public accountant in Tennessee, a chartered global management accountant, and a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology. Brian has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. He has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.
BRIAN TANKERSLEY, CITP, is a certified public accountant in Tennessee, a chartered global management accountant, and a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology. Brian has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. He has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.
Past
Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
| To enhance the virtual learning experience, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration. Live Webinar FAQs can be found here. |
Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$210
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
- 3.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
Passport
- 5
- Credits
Interested in similar content?
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
AI, Technology & Innovation
Emerging Technologies for Accountants, including Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$210
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
- 3.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
Passport
- 5
- Credits
Overview
Unlike technologies we use every day, many currently emerging technologies can change how we work in the future. This session covers various technologies nearing mainstream adoption and helps you understand what they do, how they work, and some of the potential risks and rewards they offer.
Attend this course and learn the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, as well as some of the uses, benefits, risks, and threats these innovative yet disruptive platforms pose to legacy businesses.
Attend this course and learn the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, as well as some of the uses, benefits, risks, and threats these innovative yet disruptive platforms pose to legacy businesses.
| This is an online virtual offering. Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. |
Applicable for
Practitioners and business executives who need to know more about emerging technologies, including blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Learning Objectives
- define blockchain, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, Big Data, and machine learning
- identify significant similarities and differences between Big Data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
- list examples of potential use cases for each of the technologies discussed in this session and how their use differs from current practices
Content
- understanding many of today’s emerging technologies and their role in business environments
- applied examples of artificial intelligence and machine learning
- risks associated with emerging technologies
Course Dates & Registration
Jul 30, 2025
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Brian Tankersley
BRIAN TANKERSLEY, CITP, is a certified public accountant in Tennessee, a chartered global management accountant, and a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology. Brian has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. He has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.
BRIAN TANKERSLEY, CITP, is a certified public accountant in Tennessee, a chartered global management accountant, and a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology. Brian has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. He has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.
Past
Mar 4, 2025
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Brian Tankersley
BRIAN TANKERSLEY, CITP, is a certified public accountant in Tennessee, a chartered global management accountant, and a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology. Brian has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. He has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.
BRIAN TANKERSLEY, CITP, is a certified public accountant in Tennessee, a chartered global management accountant, and a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology. Brian has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. He has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada.
Past
Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
| To enhance the virtual learning experience, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration. Live Webinar FAQs can be found here. |
Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.
Interested in similar content?
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.