CFO Series: Accounting in the Age of AI: What to Know

Description

Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere, from \ general ledgers to AI-powered fraud detection and tax research agents. But for many leaders, these tools are either misunderstood or overhyped. Staff are concerned about being replaced. Managers are concerned about the use of AI causing chaos. This seminar gives CFOs, controllers, and tax professionals a grounded look at how AI is impacting real-world accounting departments. We’ll explore how these tools work, what they can (and can’t) do, and what finance leaders should be doing now to prepare their teams and processes for the changes that will happen.

Objective

After attending this presentation, you will be able to... Evaluate AI tools, the reality vs the hype. Recall 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.

Attendee Information

Tracy Cooper, CPA

Required Knowledge

None, preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports; experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.

Who Should Attend

Financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, accountants, board members, advisors, and consultants; CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry; business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in realizing more value from the organization.