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AI, Technology & Innovation

Microsoft Copilot Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs (Rebroadcast with Live Q&A - CPA Crossings)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

Microsoft 365 is one of the most widely used business applications software suites used in business today. Microsoft Copilot is the generative AI application that is integrated directly into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. If your firm or business is a Microsoft 365 user, this course will teach you how to use Copilot AI to optimize the use of your Microsoft 365 apps. This course will provide a comprehensive review and demonstration of how to put Microsoft Copilot AI to work for you and your clients. It is designed as a "hands-on" course that facilitates following along with the presenter to apply the features of Microsoft Copilot on your computer. Practice files will be provided so that you don't have to expose your confidential data.This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

 
This event will be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.


Applicable for

Anyone who wants to develop an understanding of how the power of Microsoft Copilot AI can be put to use in business and accounting through hands-on instruction. Bring your laptop!

Learning Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Recognize the features and benefits of using Microsoft Copilot
  • Identify practical applications for Microsoft Copilot in accounting, finance, and tax

Content

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Getting started with Microsoft Copilot
  • Tour of the Copilot app and how to use it
  • Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and tax
  • Protecting your data privacy in Microsoft Copilot
  • Advanced Microsoft Copilot features review
  • Integration with Microsoft 365 apps

Presenter

John Higgins, CPA.CITP

What is CPA Crossings?

CPA Crossings is a global leader in online professional education for CPAs and other financial professionals. Established in 2001, CPA Crossings offers scheduled webinars on a range of topics including ethics, fraud, business, personal development, technology, and other fields of study. All of these courses are developed and presented by a team of 60 instructors, recognized as experts in their respective fields of study. Note that the titles from CPA Crossings comprise both live webinars and archived recordings.

Webinar FAQs

What training platform will be used?

Webinars are conducted using an online conferencing and training software application called WebEx. The client software downloads automatically after you log in to your WebEx meeting and requires no additional installation. For your first webinar, please allow a few minutes for it to load.

How do I get the login information?

Once you are registered online, you will receive an email confirmation listing the WebEx instructions, link and password. This email will come from sender CPA Crossings.  If you do not receive this email immediately after your registration has been processed, first check your spam folder.  If the link is not in this folder, call the CPA Crossings Webinar Hotline at 877.370.2220 ext. 1 for assistance.

How do I hear the audio portion of my online training?

Once you click on the link to join the webinar, you will see a pop-up window to "Join teleconference”. Your first option is to use the telephone. Dial the number provided, enter the training session number and your attendee ID by phone, as provided in the pop-up window when prompted, then click OK. The second option is to join using the computer to listen to the audio through your computer speakers.  Once you click that option, it will ask you to do an audio test, then prompt you to join the audio conference.

How early may I login to my online training session?

Participants can join webinars up to 30 minutes before the webinar start time. If you are a first-time WebEx user, please join the session at least 15 minutes prior to start time to allow for WebEx configuration.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

A polling question will be asked approximately every 15 minutes to confirm that all participants are still in attendance.  A participant must answer 70% of the polling questions in order to receive full credit for the webinar. You will receive your record of attendance via e-mail within 24 hours of completion of the webinar.

For more webinar FAQs, please visit their website here.

Disclosure Notice

In order to register you to the webinars hosted by CPA Crossings, it is necessary for CPABC to provide your name and email address to CPA Crossings. This information will be used solely for the purposes of providing you with CPA Crossings webinar(s)’ confirmations and reminders.

Please be advised that this course is hosted by a third-party education provider whose server may be located outside of Canada, so information such as the registrant's name and email address (where needed) may be stored there.

Course Dates & Registration

Jan 26, 2027
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Online Virtual
Available
Mar 24, 2027
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Online Virtual
Available
Apr 19, 2027
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Online Virtual
Available
Jul 8, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Online Virtual
John Higgins
John Higgins 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.
Past
Course Details
Cost
$95
Members
$105
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
4
Credits
Special Notes
Upon one business day after registration and payment, you will receive an email from CPA Crossings (messenger@webex.com) with instructions on how to join the session. CPA Crossings will also email follow up confirmations one day in advance and one hour in advance of your training. Registration deadline is two full business days prior to seminar date.
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

Microsoft Copilot Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs (Rebroadcast with Live Q&A - CPA Crossings)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$95
Members
$105
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
4
Credits

Overview

Microsoft 365 is one of the most widely used business applications software suites used in business today. Microsoft Copilot is the generative AI application that is integrated directly into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. If your firm or business is a Microsoft 365 user, this course will teach you how to use Copilot AI to optimize the use of your Microsoft 365 apps. This course will provide a comprehensive review and demonstration of how to put Microsoft Copilot AI to work for you and your clients. It is designed as a "hands-on" course that facilitates following along with the presenter to apply the features of Microsoft Copilot on your computer. Practice files will be provided so that you don't have to expose your confidential data.This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

 
This event will be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.


Applicable for

Anyone who wants to develop an understanding of how the power of Microsoft Copilot AI can be put to use in business and accounting through hands-on instruction. Bring your laptop!

Learning Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Recognize the features and benefits of using Microsoft Copilot
  • Identify practical applications for Microsoft Copilot in accounting, finance, and tax

Content

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Getting started with Microsoft Copilot
  • Tour of the Copilot app and how to use it
  • Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and tax
  • Protecting your data privacy in Microsoft Copilot
  • Advanced Microsoft Copilot features review
  • Integration with Microsoft 365 apps

Presenter

John Higgins, CPA.CITP

What is CPA Crossings?

CPA Crossings is a global leader in online professional education for CPAs and other financial professionals. Established in 2001, CPA Crossings offers scheduled webinars on a range of topics including ethics, fraud, business, personal development, technology, and other fields of study. All of these courses are developed and presented by a team of 60 instructors, recognized as experts in their respective fields of study. Note that the titles from CPA Crossings comprise both live webinars and archived recordings.

Webinar FAQs

What training platform will be used?

Webinars are conducted using an online conferencing and training software application called WebEx. The client software downloads automatically after you log in to your WebEx meeting and requires no additional installation. For your first webinar, please allow a few minutes for it to load.

How do I get the login information?

Once you are registered online, you will receive an email confirmation listing the WebEx instructions, link and password. This email will come from sender CPA Crossings.  If you do not receive this email immediately after your registration has been processed, first check your spam folder.  If the link is not in this folder, call the CPA Crossings Webinar Hotline at 877.370.2220 ext. 1 for assistance.

How do I hear the audio portion of my online training?

Once you click on the link to join the webinar, you will see a pop-up window to "Join teleconference”. Your first option is to use the telephone. Dial the number provided, enter the training session number and your attendee ID by phone, as provided in the pop-up window when prompted, then click OK. The second option is to join using the computer to listen to the audio through your computer speakers.  Once you click that option, it will ask you to do an audio test, then prompt you to join the audio conference.

How early may I login to my online training session?

Participants can join webinars up to 30 minutes before the webinar start time. If you are a first-time WebEx user, please join the session at least 15 minutes prior to start time to allow for WebEx configuration.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

A polling question will be asked approximately every 15 minutes to confirm that all participants are still in attendance.  A participant must answer 70% of the polling questions in order to receive full credit for the webinar. You will receive your record of attendance via e-mail within 24 hours of completion of the webinar.

For more webinar FAQs, please visit their website here.

Disclosure Notice

In order to register you to the webinars hosted by CPA Crossings, it is necessary for CPABC to provide your name and email address to CPA Crossings. This information will be used solely for the purposes of providing you with CPA Crossings webinar(s)’ confirmations and reminders.

Please be advised that this course is hosted by a third-party education provider whose server may be located outside of Canada, so information such as the registrant's name and email address (where needed) may be stored there.

Course Dates & Registration

Jan 26, 2027
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Online Virtual
Available
Mar 24, 2027
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Online Virtual
Available
Apr 19, 2027
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Online Virtual
Available
Jul 8, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Online Virtual
John Higgins
John Higgins 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.
Past
Special Notes
Upon one business day after registration and payment, you will receive an email from CPA Crossings (messenger@webex.com) with instructions on how to join the session. CPA Crossings will also email follow up confirmations one day in advance and one hour in advance of your training. Registration deadline is two full business days prior to seminar date.
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.