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AI, Technology & Innovation

High-Value vs. Low-Value AI Use + Precision Prompting (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR

Overview

This course provides a concise overview of how organizations can separate meaningful AI value creation from low-impact experimentation by applying financial discipline, strategic clarity, and precision in human–AI interaction. Participants learn to distinguish high-ROI AI use cases from those that quietly drain compute, time, and attention, while exploring how prompt quality directly influences cost, accuracy, and sustainability.


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. BC registrants can access the course materials and virtual meeting link through CPABC's Learning Management System (LMS) as usual. Please note that this virtual seminar will be hosted by CPA Manitoba/Saskatchewan. The seminar times noted here are already adjusted to BC time. If you have questions, please contact pdreg@bccpa.ca.

 

Course Description

 The session reframes prompting as an economic act—where clarity, intent, and structure reduce retries, model overuse, and computational waste—placing accountants at the center of responsible AI optimization.

Applicable for

This session is designed for accountants, finance leaders, consultants, and operational teams who want to extract real business value from AI while minimizing hidden costs and inefficiencies.

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate high-ROI AI applications from low-value use 
  • Analyze the financial impact of inefficient AI usage patterns 
  • Construct precision prompts that reduce retries and waste 
  • Evaluate AI outputs through a value-creation lens 
  • Apply cost-awareness to everyday AI interactions 
  • Diagnose common sources of AI inefficiency 
  • Integrate prompting discipline into professional workflows

Content

  • Defining high-value versus low-value AI use cases 
  • AI as a productivity amplifier vs. novelty tool 
  • Cost drivers hidden in retries and over-prompting 
  • Precision prompting as a cost-control mechanism 
  • Aligning AI use with business and financial outcomes 
  • Common failure patterns in AI experimentation 
  • Embedding discipline into day-to-day AI usage

Course Dates & Registration

Feb 22, 2027
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Online Virtual
Garrett Wasny
Garrett Wasny 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.
Available
Register Now
Course Code: C61844A_OL

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. 

Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$130
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Completion of Session 1 or a foundational understanding of AI cost drivers and cloud-based AI tools is recommended.
Credit Card Fee

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

High-Value vs. Low-Value AI Use + Precision Prompting (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR
Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$130
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Completion of Session 1 or a foundational understanding of AI cost drivers and cloud-based AI tools is recommended.

Overview

This course provides a concise overview of how organizations can separate meaningful AI value creation from low-impact experimentation by applying financial discipline, strategic clarity, and precision in human–AI interaction. Participants learn to distinguish high-ROI AI use cases from those that quietly drain compute, time, and attention, while exploring how prompt quality directly influences cost, accuracy, and sustainability.


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. BC registrants can access the course materials and virtual meeting link through CPABC's Learning Management System (LMS) as usual. Please note that this virtual seminar will be hosted by CPA Manitoba/Saskatchewan. The seminar times noted here are already adjusted to BC time. If you have questions, please contact pdreg@bccpa.ca.

 

Course Description

 The session reframes prompting as an economic act—where clarity, intent, and structure reduce retries, model overuse, and computational waste—placing accountants at the center of responsible AI optimization.

Applicable for

This session is designed for accountants, finance leaders, consultants, and operational teams who want to extract real business value from AI while minimizing hidden costs and inefficiencies.

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate high-ROI AI applications from low-value use 
  • Analyze the financial impact of inefficient AI usage patterns 
  • Construct precision prompts that reduce retries and waste 
  • Evaluate AI outputs through a value-creation lens 
  • Apply cost-awareness to everyday AI interactions 
  • Diagnose common sources of AI inefficiency 
  • Integrate prompting discipline into professional workflows

Content

  • Defining high-value versus low-value AI use cases 
  • AI as a productivity amplifier vs. novelty tool 
  • Cost drivers hidden in retries and over-prompting 
  • Precision prompting as a cost-control mechanism 
  • Aligning AI use with business and financial outcomes 
  • Common failure patterns in AI experimentation 
  • Embedding discipline into day-to-day AI usage

Course Dates & Registration

Feb 22, 2027
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Online Virtual
Garrett Wasny
Garrett Wasny 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.
Available
Register Now
Course Code: C61844A_OL

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. 

Credit Card Fee

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.