The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know (Live Webinar)
Overview
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
- Assess recent advancements in AI and their implications for CPA workflows and client services.
- Distinguish key AI categories and common terminology used in practice.
- Identify high-impact CPA use cases and associated risk/control considerations to discuss with stakeholders.
Content
- State of AI technology in 2026: capabilities, limits, and vendor landscape.
- Essential terminology: models, training data, prompts, agents, guardrails.
- CPA use cases: audit procedures, tax research/drafts, controllership.
- Risk, control, and governance: data privacy, bias, accuracy, documentation.
- What’s next: near-term trends and how to evaluate new tools.
Course Dates & Registration
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John Higgins, CPA.CITP, serves as a strategic adviser to CPAs and the CPA profession in all aspects of leveraging technology. He has authored and presented CPD programs for thousands of CPAs for more than 25 years on technology and practice management issues. John is a pioneer in the development and delivery of web based CPD programs.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.
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- 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.
The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know (Live Webinar)
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Overview
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
- Assess recent advancements in AI and their implications for CPA workflows and client services.
- Distinguish key AI categories and common terminology used in practice.
- Identify high-impact CPA use cases and associated risk/control considerations to discuss with stakeholders.
Content
- State of AI technology in 2026: capabilities, limits, and vendor landscape.
- Essential terminology: models, training data, prompts, agents, guardrails.
- CPA use cases: audit procedures, tax research/drafts, controllership.
- Risk, control, and governance: data privacy, bias, accuracy, documentation.
- What’s next: near-term trends and how to evaluate new tools.
Course Dates & Registration
John Higgins, CPA.CITP, serves as a strategic adviser to CPAs and the CPA profession in all aspects of leveraging technology. He has authored and presented CPD programs for thousands of CPAs for more than 25 years on technology and practice management issues. John is a pioneer in the development and delivery of web based CPD programs.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.