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AI, Technology & Innovation
AI Risk Management for Accountants: A Deep Dive (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Overview
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into accounting and finance functions, organizations must effectively manage the risks associated with its use. This course explores the evolving AI risk landscape and provides practical guidance on governance, regulatory compliance, data protection, cybersecurity, and internal controls. Participants will gain a framework for evaluating and managing AI-related risks while supporting the responsible, reliable, and ethical use of AI within accounting and finance environments.
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Applicable for
Public-practice CPAs, corporate controllers, finance leaders, and risk or IT professionals who need a unified, cross-sector framework to manage AI risks effectively.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify key AI risk domains relevant to accounting and finance environments.
- Compare major regulatory and assurance frameworks shaping AI governance and compliance.
- Evaluate data governance strategies that protect confidentiality and information integrity.
- Mitigate algorithmic bias through testing, monitoring, and data management practices.
- Implement cybersecurity and vendor risk controls for AI deployments.
- Design internal control procedures that support transparency, accountability, and auditability.
- Communicate AI-related risks and controls effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
Content
- mapping the 2025 AI risk landscape for accountants
- global & Canadian regulatory frameworks and assurance expectations
- data governance, privacy-impact assessments, and confidentiality controls
- detecting and mitigating algorithmic bias & fairness issues
- cybersecurity, adversarial attacks, and third-party vendor due diligence
- designing and monitoring AI-enabled internal controls
- human oversight, documentation, and continuous-improvement loops
Course Dates & Registration
Feb 15, 2027
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
Jun 17, 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.
Past
Sep 29, 2025
1:00PM - 4:30PM
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
Aug 25, 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
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
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
AI Risk Management for Accountants: A Deep Dive (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
- 3.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
Passport
- 5
- Credits
Overview
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into accounting and finance functions, organizations must effectively manage the risks associated with its use. This course explores the evolving AI risk landscape and provides practical guidance on governance, regulatory compliance, data protection, cybersecurity, and internal controls. Participants will gain a framework for evaluating and managing AI-related risks while supporting the responsible, reliable, and ethical use of AI within accounting and finance environments.
|
|
Applicable for
Public-practice CPAs, corporate controllers, finance leaders, and risk or IT professionals who need a unified, cross-sector framework to manage AI risks effectively.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify key AI risk domains relevant to accounting and finance environments.
- Compare major regulatory and assurance frameworks shaping AI governance and compliance.
- Evaluate data governance strategies that protect confidentiality and information integrity.
- Mitigate algorithmic bias through testing, monitoring, and data management practices.
- Implement cybersecurity and vendor risk controls for AI deployments.
- Design internal control procedures that support transparency, accountability, and auditability.
- Communicate AI-related risks and controls effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
Content
- mapping the 2025 AI risk landscape for accountants
- global & Canadian regulatory frameworks and assurance expectations
- data governance, privacy-impact assessments, and confidentiality controls
- detecting and mitigating algorithmic bias & fairness issues
- cybersecurity, adversarial attacks, and third-party vendor due diligence
- designing and monitoring AI-enabled internal controls
- human oversight, documentation, and continuous-improvement loops
Course Dates & Registration
Feb 15, 2027
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
Jun 17, 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.
Past
Sep 29, 2025
1:00PM - 4:30PM
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
Aug 25, 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
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.