Accountants, Meet Chatbot: Your Beginner's Guide to Getting the AI ChatGPT Conversation Started (Live Webinar)
Overview
This course highlights the game-changing potential of ChatGPT in the realm of AI-driven conversations and its specific benefits for accountants in their analytical and advisory roles. It demonstrates how this AI tool can be seamlessly integrated into various platforms, making it a versatile and valuable addition to accountants' professional toolkits. With its unprecedented language capabilities, ChatGPT opens up new horizons for interactions with artificial intelligence. You’ll walk away with a foundational understanding of the limitless potential of AI chatbots and how these new digital tools can help accountants enhance productivity and deliver superior value to their clients and stakeholders.
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Applicable for
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- understand the versatility and wide application of ChatGPT across various platforms like the default ChatGPT website, Bing, Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Docs
- apply the knowledge of using ChatGPT in their preferred environment, demonstrating how it can be seamlessly integrated into their daily workflow
- evaluate the benefits and limitations of ChatGPT across different platforms and assess its effectiveness in their professional context
- analyze various use cases of ChatGPT in accounting scenarios and discuss the implications on their existing workflow
- demonstrate an understanding of accessing ChatGPT through various interfaces like the ChatGPT Playground and the OpenAI API
- formulate potential new ways to use ChatGPT in their accounting practices, exploring how it can enhance their productivity and decision-making processes
- reflect on the ethical implications and potential security considerations of using an AI tool like ChatGPT in their professional practice
Content
- ChatGPT Basics
- custom instructions
- Playground
- OpenAI API Key
- ChatGPT in Bing
- ChatGPT in Excel
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- ChatGPT in Google Sheets
- ChatGPT in Google Docs
- Plugins
- Code Interpreter
- using ChatGPT for financial analysis
- ChatGPT File Uploader
- ChatPDF
- Summarize.tech
Course Dates & Registration
Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
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.
In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. 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.
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- CPD Hours
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- Ethics Hours
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- AML Hours
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- Credits
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.
Accountants, Meet Chatbot: Your Beginner's Guide to Getting the AI ChatGPT Conversation Started (Live Webinar)
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Overview
This course highlights the game-changing potential of ChatGPT in the realm of AI-driven conversations and its specific benefits for accountants in their analytical and advisory roles. It demonstrates how this AI tool can be seamlessly integrated into various platforms, making it a versatile and valuable addition to accountants' professional toolkits. With its unprecedented language capabilities, ChatGPT opens up new horizons for interactions with artificial intelligence. You’ll walk away with a foundational understanding of the limitless potential of AI chatbots and how these new digital tools can help accountants enhance productivity and deliver superior value to their clients and stakeholders.
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|
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- understand the versatility and wide application of ChatGPT across various platforms like the default ChatGPT website, Bing, Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Docs
- apply the knowledge of using ChatGPT in their preferred environment, demonstrating how it can be seamlessly integrated into their daily workflow
- evaluate the benefits and limitations of ChatGPT across different platforms and assess its effectiveness in their professional context
- analyze various use cases of ChatGPT in accounting scenarios and discuss the implications on their existing workflow
- demonstrate an understanding of accessing ChatGPT through various interfaces like the ChatGPT Playground and the OpenAI API
- formulate potential new ways to use ChatGPT in their accounting practices, exploring how it can enhance their productivity and decision-making processes
- reflect on the ethical implications and potential security considerations of using an AI tool like ChatGPT in their professional practice
Content
- ChatGPT Basics
- custom instructions
- Playground
- OpenAI API Key
- ChatGPT in Bing
- ChatGPT in Excel
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- ChatGPT in Google Sheets
- ChatGPT in Google Docs
- Plugins
- Code Interpreter
- using ChatGPT for financial analysis
- ChatGPT File Uploader
- ChatPDF
- Summarize.tech
Course Dates & Registration
Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
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.
In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. 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.
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.
Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FITP is a Certified Management Consultant, AI educator, and digital transformation advisor specializing in the accounting profession. An award-winning instructor recognized with the 2025 MYCPE Award for innovation in professional education, Garrett has trained tens of thousands of CPAs and accountants in more than 60 countries. His programs focus on practical applications of artificial intelligence, helping financial professionals strengthen judgment, governance, and decision-making in an AI-driven world.