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AI, Technology & Innovation

The Finite Cloud: Smart AI Consumption for Business (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR

Overview

This course provides a concise overview of how organizations can adopt AI with precision, intention, and accountability by recognizing compute as a finite business resource—tied to real costs in dollars, energy, water, and risk.

Course Description

Participants explore the physical infrastructure behind cloud AI services, the economics of training vs. inference, and the strategic frameworks needed to align AI usage with value creation. The workshop emphasizes mindful consumption, sustainable leadership, regulatory awareness, and the cultural shifts required to embed responsible AI practices across financial and operational teams.

Applicable for

This course supports CPAs, CFOs, controllers, audit partners, utility and sustainability leaders seeking to optimize AI value while reducing operational, financial, and environmental waste.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the physical infrastructure and resource demands of AI.
  • Differentiate training and inference costs for smarter usage decisions.
  • Identify high-ROI AI applications and avoid low-value waste.
  • Construct precision prompts to reduce retry rates and compute load.
  • Apply model-selection frameworks to match tasks with appropriate resources.
  • Evaluate sustainability claims using recognized standards and criteria.
  • Design governance policies that promote responsible AI consumption.
  • Implement practical measurement systems for AI efficiency tracking.
  • Lead cultural adoption of mindful AI practices organization-wide.
  • Anticipate emerging trends and risks to future-proof sustainability strategies.

Content

  • The physical infrastructure of cloud AI
  • Training vs. inference economics
  • High-ROI vs. low-value AI use cases
  • Precision prompting and reducing computational waste
  • Model selection and right-sizing frameworks
  • Evaluating vendor sustainability claims
  • Governance policies for responsible AI usage
  • Practical measurement systems and efficiency dashboards
  • Cultural change and mindful AI adoption
  • Emerging trends, regulations, and ethical risks

Course Dates & Registration

Aug 26, 2026
9:00AM - 12:30PM
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

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

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

The Finite Cloud: Smart AI Consumption for Business (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW 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

This course provides a concise overview of how organizations can adopt AI with precision, intention, and accountability by recognizing compute as a finite business resource—tied to real costs in dollars, energy, water, and risk.

Course Description

Participants explore the physical infrastructure behind cloud AI services, the economics of training vs. inference, and the strategic frameworks needed to align AI usage with value creation. The workshop emphasizes mindful consumption, sustainable leadership, regulatory awareness, and the cultural shifts required to embed responsible AI practices across financial and operational teams.

Applicable for

This course supports CPAs, CFOs, controllers, audit partners, utility and sustainability leaders seeking to optimize AI value while reducing operational, financial, and environmental waste.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the physical infrastructure and resource demands of AI.
  • Differentiate training and inference costs for smarter usage decisions.
  • Identify high-ROI AI applications and avoid low-value waste.
  • Construct precision prompts to reduce retry rates and compute load.
  • Apply model-selection frameworks to match tasks with appropriate resources.
  • Evaluate sustainability claims using recognized standards and criteria.
  • Design governance policies that promote responsible AI consumption.
  • Implement practical measurement systems for AI efficiency tracking.
  • Lead cultural adoption of mindful AI practices organization-wide.
  • Anticipate emerging trends and risks to future-proof sustainability strategies.

Content

  • The physical infrastructure of cloud AI
  • Training vs. inference economics
  • High-ROI vs. low-value AI use cases
  • Precision prompting and reducing computational waste
  • Model selection and right-sizing frameworks
  • Evaluating vendor sustainability claims
  • Governance policies for responsible AI usage
  • Practical measurement systems and efficiency dashboards
  • Cultural change and mindful AI adoption
  • Emerging trends, regulations, and ethical risks

Course Dates & Registration

Aug 26, 2026
9:00AM - 12:30PM
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

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.