The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know WEBINAR
Overview
AI is reshaping accounting, tax, and finance. This update surveys the state of AI technology in 2026: core concepts, software tools, risks/controls, and practical CPA use cases. You will leave with an expanded AI vocabulary, a current view of the AI landscape, and actionable talking points for staff, clients, and service providers.
Highlights
State of AI technology in 2026.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs in public practice, CFOs, controllers, internal audit leaders, firm leaders, and finance leaders.
Objectives
Assess recent advancements in AI technology and its implications for CPAs. Distinguish key categories of AI technology. Recognize relevant AI nomenclature. Identify high-impact CPA use cases and associated risk management considerations.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
John Higgins, CPA, CITP, Stragetic Advisor, CPA Crossings LLC
John Higgins, CPA, CITP, is Strategic Technology Advisor, and co-founder of CPA Crossings, LLC, , which since 2001 has specialized in helping accounting, tax and financial professionals leverage technology to increase the quality and efficiency of their services. In 2017, John launched the company’s Office 365 Learning Center for CPAs which offers a curriculum of over 50 unique courses covering every aspect of Office 365. John is a nationally recognized speaker on CPA technology, past chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs, former national consulting partner with BDO, LLP, and co-author of 10 Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud, published by the AICPA. He was awarded the Top 25 Thought Leader award by the CPA Practice Advisor (2011 – 2017), and the Michigan Association of CPAs Innovative User of Technology award, and is an AICPA Business & Industry CPA Hall of Fame inductee.
Non-Member Price $109.00
Member Price $89.00