Overview

8.0 Credits
ONLINE

There is little doubt that we are in the midst of unpresented transformation in the services we provide as CPAs and CFOs and the way we deliver them. Technology, of course, is at the core of this transformation. Therefore, it is imperative that you place emphasis on learning about current and emerging technologies that can empower you to be more productive, profitable and most importantly today, innovative in your service delivery.
 
This conference is designed to inform you of how to take advantage of today's technology tools such as artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital communications to compete in this rapidly evolving environment and grow your business and your professional skills.

Learning Objectives
• Identify technology capabilities to pursue in the next 12 months based on impact and feasibility.
• Analyze and communicate data more effectively using modern approaches.
• Compare three top generative AI platforms across accuracy, data protection, integration, extensibility, and cost.
• Identify specific and practical opportunities to optimize your Microsoft 365 ROI.
• Analyze real life case studies to determine how firms have successfully implemented AI to improve marketing outcomes.


MATERIALS
This conference is a paperless conference and all materials will be available electronically as PDFs. Materials will be available for download in advance and participants will receive an email when they are available. For more information about eMaterials, visit ematerials.gscpa.org.

Objectives

• List the three major AI platforms available to individuals today
• Utilize AI tools to help you create documents, manage email, and find answers
• Understand the concept of a Large Language Model and its’ importance to today’s AI platforms
• Identify ways to “coach” your AI so it delivers the responses you need

Major Topics

• How to get started with today’s leading AI tools
• Examples of what you can – and can’t do – with AI
• Potential security and privacy issues associated with AI
• Accountant-centric problems AI can help you solve

Prerequisite

Fundamental understanding of computer operations
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here; it is ready, and now is the time to begin taking advantage of perhaps the most compelling new technology to appear in over fifty years. Learn how to immediately benefit from AI, get started with AI, and harness the power of ChatGPT, Bard and Copilot, which are ready for prime time in business settings to help you get better results in far less time than you may have imagined possible. Examine potential privacy and security issues; discuss AI-related solutions and ancillary matters, such as quantum computing. Importantly, you will learn from practical, real-world illustrations demonstrating how you can take advantage of perhaps the most exciting and transformative technology of our time.