Data & Predictive Analytics & Business Intelligence for Controllers/CFOs WEBCAST
Overview
The accountant’s role is evolving from data aggregation to knowledge extraction, with a significant emphasis on understanding and leveraging technological advancements. In this era of rapid digital transformation, it is crucial for accountants to grasp the shift towards more analytical roles, learn the tools, and integrate Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics (DA) in their organization and daily practices. This course will focus on raising the accountant’s awareness of BI and DA practices, the impact of AI technologies like ChatGPT, and how these can benefit their organization. By embracing these technologies, accountants can enhance their value proposition by transitioning from traditional accounting roles to becoming strategic advisors and decision-makers.
Highlights
DA and BI relationship to accountant value. Current trends in BI and DA, including the emergence of AI tools like ChatGPT. The changing accountant roles: data analyst, data scientist, and data storyteller, with an emphasis on how ChatGPT can be utilized in these capacities. Obtaining datasets to compare and contrast with their organization’s data, and how ChatGPT can assist in analyzing and interpreting this data. BI tools and the inclusion of AI technologies such as ChatGPT to streamline processes and improve analytical capabilities.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
Accounting managers, controllers, and CFOs.
Objectives
Understand how AI, BI, and DA will impact the Accounting function and positions. Comprehend the business purpose for adopting AI technologies, including ChatGPT, and their role in enhancing BI and DA applications. Identify resources in the AI, BI, DA journey, with a focus on integrating ChatGPT for advanced data analysis and customer interaction. Recognize current trends in technology that are shaping the future of accounting. Learn how to leverage ChatGPT for automating routine tasks, generating insights from data, and improving decision-making processes.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
James Lindell, Thorsten Consulting Group Inc
James (Jim) T. Lindell is the President of a Wisconsin based provider of strategic & financial consulting, professional speaking, training, and executive coaching. Jim has an extensive background in senior management including positions as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Assistant Controller. Jim has worked with a variety of industries including: manufacturing, health care, not for profit, distribution and food processing. He has been involved in more than 40 M & A projects. James Lindell is a Certified Public Accountant with public accounting experience at several local and regional accounting firms. He is a TEC Chairman (The Executive Committee). He is a member (and instructor) of the American Institute of CPA’s and the Wisconsin Institute of CPA’s and a member of Wisconsin Chapter of National Speaker Association. . Jim is the author of the AICPA course “AICPA’s Annual Update for Controllers”, “Targeting the Bottom Line: Taking the Guesswork out of Financial Management”. He is a contributing author of the AICPA course “The Fast Close, Soft Close, Virtual Close? Now Days not Weeks”. James Lindell is “an excellent discussion leader! He has good presentaiton skills, he involves the group, and he makes his material interesting.” - S. Krohmer, attended AICPA’s Annual Update for Controllers. James Lindell is “a great speaker who is very interesting and engaging.” - L. Meadows, attended AICPA’s Annual Update for Controllers.
Non-Member Price $159.00
Member Price $129.00