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AI, Technology & Innovation
Generative AI Strategy for Accountants (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
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Overview
This course provides a concise overview of how accountants can strategically adopt and integrate generative AI technologies to enhance their practice.
Course Description
With AI evolving from buzzword to business backbone, the course draws from real-world applications to illuminate how AI augments client service, streamlines workflows, and supports compliance. Participants will explore how generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Eleven Labs, Harvey, and image/video generators can be embedded in accounting routines across text, voice, image, and data modalities. The session also addresses current adoption gaps, emphasizes AI literacy, and provides a starter playbook to help CPAs future-proof their roles and reimagine their value in an AI-first economy.
Applicable for
Accountants, consultants, and financial professionals seeking to strategically adopt generative AI tools to improve efficiency, insight, and innovation.
Learning Objectives
- Define generative AI and contrast it with legacy AI systems
- Identify key applications of AI in accounting practices
- Analyze real-world use cases, including PwC’s AI strategy
- Evaluate tools that support AI-enhanced decision-making
- Apply AI prompts for forecasting, reporting, and onboarding
- Integrate AI into compliance and document workflows
- Reflect on ethical, strategic, and professional implications of AI adoption
Content
- Overview of generative AI and its core mechanisms
- Key distinctions between generative and legacy AI
- Case study: PwC’s multimodal use of generative AI
- AI applications in audit, tax, training, and compliance
- Emerging tools: ChatGPT, Leah, Harvey, Gemini, Sora
- AI for ESG reporting, marketing, and risk assessment
- Strategies for embedding AI into everyday workflows
Course Dates & Registration
Aug 5, 2026
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Garrett Wasny
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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.
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
Oct 23, 2025
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
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.
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.
Past
Mar 14, 2025
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
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.
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.
Past
Nov 28, 2024
1:30PM - 5:00PM
Online Virtual
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.
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.
Past
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
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
- 3.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
Passport
- 5
- Credits
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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
Generative AI Strategy for Accountants (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
You are currently viewing the description and registration page for the
Online Virtual
delivery format. To view and register for other available formats, click on your selection below.
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
- 3.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
Passport
- 5
- Credits
Overview
This course provides a concise overview of how accountants can strategically adopt and integrate generative AI technologies to enhance their practice.
Course Description
With AI evolving from buzzword to business backbone, the course draws from real-world applications to illuminate how AI augments client service, streamlines workflows, and supports compliance. Participants will explore how generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Eleven Labs, Harvey, and image/video generators can be embedded in accounting routines across text, voice, image, and data modalities. The session also addresses current adoption gaps, emphasizes AI literacy, and provides a starter playbook to help CPAs future-proof their roles and reimagine their value in an AI-first economy.
Applicable for
Accountants, consultants, and financial professionals seeking to strategically adopt generative AI tools to improve efficiency, insight, and innovation.
Learning Objectives
- Define generative AI and contrast it with legacy AI systems
- Identify key applications of AI in accounting practices
- Analyze real-world use cases, including PwC’s AI strategy
- Evaluate tools that support AI-enhanced decision-making
- Apply AI prompts for forecasting, reporting, and onboarding
- Integrate AI into compliance and document workflows
- Reflect on ethical, strategic, and professional implications of AI adoption
Content
- Overview of generative AI and its core mechanisms
- Key distinctions between generative and legacy AI
- Case study: PwC’s multimodal use of generative AI
- AI applications in audit, tax, training, and compliance
- Emerging tools: ChatGPT, Leah, Harvey, Gemini, Sora
- AI for ESG reporting, marketing, and risk assessment
- Strategies for embedding AI into everyday workflows
Course Dates & Registration
Aug 5, 2026
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
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.
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
Oct 23, 2025
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
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.
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.
Past
Mar 14, 2025
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
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.
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.
Past
Nov 28, 2024
1:30PM - 5:00PM
Online Virtual
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.
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.
Past
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.
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.