CFO Series: AI in the Digital World WEBCAST - Partnered with the Idaho Society
Overview
This presentation focuses on four perspectives on how technology has changed our profession and life. Are you and your organization using AI? Are you using AI effectively? What happens when a teammate posts something offensive on social media? We must stay abreast of and be aware of the myriad uses, perils, ethics, and advantages of AI. What are the numerous considerations? The spotlight is to always enhance our skills and help our organization improve. Technology is always moving forward, just as we should. Otherwise, we risk being left behind. Join us to learn best practices.
Highlights
Understanding and managing AI hallucinations and misinformation. Addressing bias in AI tools—even when you didn’t build them. Internal friction: navigating fear, resistance, and cultural challenges. Guidelines for responsible AI use in your organization. Accountability and transparency: who is responsible for AI outcomes? Real-world use cases and what we can learn from them. Creating sustainable, people-focused AI practices that build trust.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
This seminar is ideal for forward-thinking financial leaders and decision-makers who want to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you work in public practice or industry, if you’re ready to harness AI responsibly, strengthen strategy, and elevate your impact, this session will give you the insights and tools you need.
Objectives
To identify common risks related to AI adoption. To understand the organizational impact of AI implementation and how to manage internal resistance. Understand practical strategies for training and using AI responsibly in business settings. The need to develop internal policies and frameworks that support ethical, sustainable AI use. How to evaluate AI tools, the reality vs the hype. Understand the risks, benefits, and realistic capabilities of those tools. Evaluate how AI may change staffing, processes, and external CPA relationships. Develop a practical mindset for assessing future AI-enabled solutions. Common AI use cases in accounting and finance, and more.
Preparation
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Tracy Cooper, The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Tracy Cooper, CPA is a specialist in accounting technology solutions and business process improvement. She is based out of Little Rock, Arkansas. She established her consulting firm in 2006 to serve small and mid-size businesses in resolving their accounting, technology, business process, and reporting challenges. She started her career with Price Waterhouse, and eventually moved to the Telecom sector, where she spent 12 years with ALLTEL, holding senior positions in Credit Collections and Fraud, and Business Processes. Tracy’s ability to communicate at both the strategic and tactical levels has given her the privilege of leading training with individuals and groups of all sizes throughout her career, both in the US and abroad. Tracy graduated from The University of Texas San Antonio summa cum laude. She is an avid sports fan, who enjoys cooking, days at the lake and has recently taken up learning to fly. With two grown children, she and her husband hope to soon resume their traveling ways.
Non-Member Price $410.00
Member Price $310.00