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AI Ethics 2026 (VBOA-Approved)
Available Until Jan. 31, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $62
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the accounting profession, creating new opportunities alongside significant ethical responsibilities. This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed for CPAs to understand and manage the ethical implications of using generative and agentic AI in 2026 and beyond. Participants will learn why AI ethics matters for CPAs, how AI differs from prior technologies, and where key risks arise, including data privacy, bias, accuracy, transparency, deepfakes and regulatory compliance. The course reinforces that AI is an assistive tool — not a substitute for professional judgment — and examines how core ethical principles apply in an evolving technological environment. Using real-world examples and case studies, the course provides practical guidance on applying existing ethical and regulatory frameworks, including the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, to AI use. Participants will also learn how to develop and implement an effective AI safe usage policy, covering documentation, validation and staff education. By the end of the course, CPAs will be prepared to use AI responsibly, protect client interests, and meet their ethical obligations in an AI-driven profession. Please note: After registering, you will receive a separate email with instructions on how to access the course. You will also be able to access via MyCPE on vspca.com. This course contains review questions and a final test to assess knowledge of course objectives. Successful completion of the final test is required to receive CPE credit. This course has been approved by the VBOA to fulfill your 2026 ethics requirement. Virginia Society of CPAs 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 the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Nonprofit Technology Virtual Conference
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $347
Nonprofit professionals are being asked to do more than ever — with tighter budgets, leaner teams and increasing expectations for impact, transparency and efficiency. This dynamic conference is designed to help you rise to that challenge by equipping you with the tools, insights and strategies needed to navigate today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.Through a series of practical, real-world sessions, you’ll explore how to build a cost-effective technology stack that truly supports your mission — without overspending or overcomplicating your systems. You’ll gain clarity on how to evaluate your organization’s needs, prioritize smart investments, and avoid common pitfalls that drain time and resources. Dive into the rapidly growing world of artificial intelligence and automation, and move beyond the buzzwords to understand how these tools can drive efficiency, improve accuracy and strengthen internal controls within your organization. Learn from real examples and discover how to safely and effectively implement these technologies in your day-to-day operations. You’ll also examine powerful case studies of financial fraud, cybercrime and ethical breakdowns — uncovering the warning signs, control failures and emerging threats (including AI-driven risks) that nonprofits must be prepared to face. Walk away with practical strategies to protect your organization, strengthen governance and safeguard your data. And because strong data skills are essential in today’s environment, you’ll enhance your Excel capabilities with modern tools and techniques that help you analyze data faster, automate reporting and generate meaningful insights with confidence. Whether you’re a finance leader, operations professional or nonprofit executive, this conference will empower you to make smarter decisions, leverage technology with confidence, and build a more resilient, future-ready organization.
The Human Edge: Leadership Matters More in the Age of AI
June 01, 2026
While companies everywhere are racing to implement AI tools, automate processes, and improve efficiency, many leaders are overlooking a more pressing question: What becomes more valuable about being human at work as technology becomes more capable?
5 Human Competencies CPAs Need to Lead in the Age of AI
May 31, 2026
Artificial intelligence is taking over more tasks, but accountants can remain indispensable by strengthening qualities machines cannot replicate.
AI Investing and the CPA: A Seismic Shift and the AI Gold Rush
May 27, 2026
AI has arrived with force, and its presence is becoming impossible to ignore. If you’re a CPA, this is your moment of truth. The profession built on reason, order, rules, reconciliations and watching pennies like a hawk is suddenly staring at a financial earthquake.
🛠️Toolkits & Templates
- How Much AI Due Diligence is Enough? A Risk-Based Approach for CPAs
- Sample internal AI policy for organizations (.DOCX)
- The Wharton Blueprint for AI Agent Adoption
- Checklist for Implementing IT Controls (PDF)
- Downloadable AI and emerging tech whitepapers
- CPA.com's GenAI resources
- KPMG trusted AI approach (.PDF)
🦾Leading in AI
- The Human Edge: Leadership Matters More in the Age of AI (Ignite 2026 session)
- GenAI, privacy and security applications (2024 Workplace of the Future session)
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