Available with CPE SelectOnline
# of CPE Credits
1
Description
The accounting profession stands at a critical inflection point where artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping how firms operate, serve clients, and compete in the marketplace. This course, based on the 2025 CPA Firm Tech Report, provides expert guidance on overcoming the five key challenges that prevent firms from successfully adopting transformative technologies: decision paralysis from overwhelming choices, leadership resistance to change, difficulty proving ROI, growing cybersecurity risks, and critical skills gaps. Through real-world case studies and insights from industry leaders, participants will learn practical strategies for evaluating AI solutions, implementing change management frameworks, and building a technology-forward culture that enhances both efficiency and client value.
Required Knowledge: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Who Should Attend: Partners, managing partners, firm administrators, IT directors, COOs, CFOs, practice leaders, senior managers, technology implementation leaders, innovation officers, digital transformation leads, process improvement managers
Objective
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify and address the five key barriers preventing technology adoption in their firm
- Apply the CPA Firm Digital Maturity Model to assess their organization's readiness for transformation
- Evaluate AI tools and vendors using strategic fit criteria appropriate for their firm size
- Implement change management strategies to overcome leadership and staff resistance
- Develop metrics beyond traditional ROI to measure technology implementation success
Credit Types
- Accounting: 1
- NCACPA On Demand 365
Registration Fees
| Registration | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand (1 hour) | Members | $60.00 |
| On Demand (1 hour) | Non Members | $175.00 |
The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org/.For information regarding refund, complaint, program cancellation or other policies, visit our Registration Policies page or call 800-469-1352.