Surgent’s Navigating AI Compliance: The EU AI Act for U.S. Finance and Accounting Leaders

Description

This course provides U.S.-based accounting and finance professionals with an in-depth understanding of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, the first comprehensive AI regulation in the world. It explores the Act’s key provisions, including its risk classification framework, compliance requirements for high-risk systems, and transparency obligations. Participants will gain insight into how the Act affects organizations operating internationally and how to prepare for compliance challenges. Interactive activities are integrated throughout the course to reinforce key concepts.

Objective

Explain the scope and risk classifications of the EU AI Act Identify compliance requirements for AI systems and their applicability to U.S.-based operations Understand the implications of the EU AI Act for data governance, documentation, and human oversight Develop strategies to align AI systems with EU regulatory standards Recognize potential penalties for noncompliance and their significance for U.S. entities

Advanced Preparation

None

Required Knowledge

None

Who Should Attend

CPAs and finance professionals in public accounting and industry, including CFOs, controllers, financial managers, and analysts who want to understand the EU AI Act and its implications for compliance, governance, and global operations

Credit Types

CPE – Specialized Knowledge