The Modern CPA - Balancing Innovation, Technology and the Human Connection (Live Webinar)
Overview
People look to CPAs for clarity, insight, and leadership, and even more so in uncertain times. In a world increasingly driven by AI and automation, CPAs have a unique opportunity to differentiate themselves by fostering the human attributes that machines cannot replicate. These qualities include trust, ethics, empathy, listening, professional judgment, and inspiring confidence. No matter how good AI gets, these qualities will be needed, likely more than ever.
In this engaging session, we’ll explore how to leverage technology and also be more human than ever to have the greatest impact with our teams and our businesses.
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Content
- Understand how technological advancements like AI and automation are transforming the CPA profession and the skills needed to thrive yet how they can also create barriers relative to trust and human connection.
- Understand the neuroscience that drives trust, human connection, and motivation and allows individuals and teams to produce, perform and create in amazing ways.
- Recognize the critical role CPAs can play in finding the balance between technology and human connection; they are constantly adapting to technological change and are always looked to for trusted professional advice in difficult circumstances.
- Learn five tools and practices to make the most of innovation while leveraging uniquely human qualities related to trust, ethics, empathy, listening, professional judgment, and inspiring confidence.
Course Dates & Registration
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SCOTT ORTH is a mindfulness and resiliency coach and trainer, who helps CPAs reduce stress, focus on what matters most, and create the life they want. He gives them strategies to respond to the challenges in their day more mindfully, allowing them to be more focused, productive and happier. Scott was previously the National Leader of HR for one of Canada’s largest employee-owned engineering and science consulting organizations and thoroughly enjoys the challenge of working with analytical, critical thinkers.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.
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- CPD Hours
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- Ethics Hours
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- AML Hours
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- 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.
The Modern CPA - Balancing Innovation, Technology and the Human Connection (Live Webinar)
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Overview
People look to CPAs for clarity, insight, and leadership, and even more so in uncertain times. In a world increasingly driven by AI and automation, CPAs have a unique opportunity to differentiate themselves by fostering the human attributes that machines cannot replicate. These qualities include trust, ethics, empathy, listening, professional judgment, and inspiring confidence. No matter how good AI gets, these qualities will be needed, likely more than ever.
In this engaging session, we’ll explore how to leverage technology and also be more human than ever to have the greatest impact with our teams and our businesses.
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|
Content
- Understand how technological advancements like AI and automation are transforming the CPA profession and the skills needed to thrive yet how they can also create barriers relative to trust and human connection.
- Understand the neuroscience that drives trust, human connection, and motivation and allows individuals and teams to produce, perform and create in amazing ways.
- Recognize the critical role CPAs can play in finding the balance between technology and human connection; they are constantly adapting to technological change and are always looked to for trusted professional advice in difficult circumstances.
- Learn five tools and practices to make the most of innovation while leveraging uniquely human qualities related to trust, ethics, empathy, listening, professional judgment, and inspiring confidence.
Course Dates & Registration
SCOTT ORTH is a mindfulness and resiliency coach and trainer, who helps CPAs reduce stress, focus on what matters most, and create the life they want. He gives them strategies to respond to the challenges in their day more mindfully, allowing them to be more focused, productive and happier. Scott was previously the National Leader of HR for one of Canada’s largest employee-owned engineering and science consulting organizations and thoroughly enjoys the challenge of working with analytical, critical thinkers.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.