How AI Fits into the Accounting World (2 hours - late morning) - Webcast

Overview

This session is designed as a primer to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and to discuss how it will impact accountants as they work. The material will briefly explain what AI is and then focus on ways that it is already serving those in the accounting realm. It will close with a look at future AI-centric developments that will have great potential to positively impact the accounting profession. Those wishing to gain an understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it will be used by accountants should consider attending this session.

OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

Highlights

The topics discussed in this session include:

• An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition.
• What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.

Designed For

Accounting and other business professionals that would benefit by understanding how AI will be incorporated into accounting systems.

Objectives

Once participants have completed this session, they should be able to:

• Recognize changes that are occurring because of AI.
• Recall specific control types that has changed, and
• Identify ways AI will strengthen controls.