AI Essentials for CPAs – Exploring Cutting – Edge Technology ON DEMAND
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8.0 Credits
Member Price $232.00
Non-Member Price $267.00
Overview
AI has rapidly changed the way we work, both in its expansion of individual capabilities and as a means to accomplish more with fewer resources. This course provides a detailed overview of AI for accounting, with a focus on its newfound significance in the workplace and the ongoing evolution of the technology. The scope of this course includes a detailed discussion of key AI concepts, as well as ethical considerations, regulatory frameworks, and the use of AI in both data analysis and improved reporting. Additionally, this course also provides examples of how AI can be used in both audit and tax practices and discusses strategies and techniques that can be used to effectively implement AI workflows across all levels of your organization. This class concludes with thoughts and considerations on future trends in AI.
Highlights
AI key concepts. Machine learning. Algorithms. Technologies in accounting software. Types of AI accounting software. Tax preparation software. Fraud detection software. AI ethics and regulations. Strategies to safeguard data. Ethical AI usage. AI for data extraction, cleansing and normalization. AI in audit and compliance. Technological infrastructure. Tax preparation. Future trends in AI and software for CPAs.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, CEOs, CFPs, and other accounting professionals.
Objectives
Identify key concepts related to AI. Recognize subsets of machine learning. Identify key characteristics of deep learning. Recognize how AI can be used in the accounting profession.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Kelen Camehl, Western CPE
Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 85 courses (225+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA. Kelen has also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and has authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam. He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s “Journal of Accountancy”.
Kelen has over 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as an Accounting Policy Consultant with HP, Inc. in Dallas, TX. Most recently he was located in Budapest, Hungary on a three-year international assignment and served in the company’s Houston, TX location prior to this assignment. Prior to HP, he served in multiple accounting roles in the oil & gas industry with ConocoPhillips including technical accounting policy, SOX compliance, and internal audit. He also gained public accounting experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with various clients in the energy, electric, power, gas, and utility sectors.
Non-Member Price $267.00
Member Price $232.00