ChatGPT: What Every CPA Should Know-Updated
Overview
Don’t look now, but ChatGPT is taking the business world, including the accounting profession, by storm. Every CPA, whether in public accounting or working in corporate, should have a fundamental understanding of ChatGPT and generative AI applications more broadly. This course will provide you with a foundation of knowledge about ChatGPT technology that will prepare you to have conversations with clients, customers, colleagues and service providers. More importantly, you will learn how to leverage ChatGPT to increase your personal productivity. If you feel your ChatGPT knowledge is lacking, that will not be the case after you attend this course, taught by John Higgins, one of the leading technology strategists and thought leaders for the accounting profession.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Delivery Method: Individual webcast
CPE Credit: Computer software & applications
Program Level: Overview
This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Highlights
The major topics covered in this course include:
- Overview of the current landscape for AI in business
- History of ChatGPT and generative AI
- Fundamentals of generative AI technology and related nomenclature
- ABC's of how to use ChatGPT
- Demonstration of practical ChatGPT applications for accounting, finance and tax
- A word of caution: What you should be concerned about
- Developing a ChatGPT usage policy for your firm / business
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Anyone who wants to develop a fundamental understanding of ChatGPT and its potential impact on accounting, finance and tax.
Objectives
After attending this presentation you will be able to...
- Recognize the key concepts and nomenclature related to ChatGPT and generative AI
- Identify opportunities to leverage the power of ChatGPT in your organization
- Determine how to integrate ChatGPT into your daily work
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
John Higgins, Founder & CEO, Higgins Advisory, LLC
John is the founder and CEO of Higgins Advisory, LLC, established with the mission of helping CPAs, CFOs and other financial professionals to successfully guide their firms and business organizations through a successful digital transformation that leverages the power of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, data analytics, workflow automation and more.
John is a seasoned entrepreneur with experience as the founder of two separate accounting technology advisory firms that were acquired by larger organizations. In addition, he has experience with a local CPA firm and as a technology advisory practice leader partner in a national CPA firm.
John shares his expertise as a nationally recognized thought leader, strategic advisor, and speaker on accounting technology through coaching and speaking engagements. His primary contribution is his passion for helping the profession move forward through the understanding and adoption of emerging technologies.
Some of John’s notable accomplishments include:
• Co-founder of CPA Crossings, LLC, a national provider of CPA technology advisory and educational services
• Founder of Computools, Inc. a provider of financial and ERP solutions for small and mid-size businesses
• Strategic technology advisor to CPA firms
• AICPA Business & Industry CPA Hall of Fame inductee
• Top 25 Thought Leader recognition by the CPA Practice Advisor magazine (2011 – 2023)
• Nationally recognized speaker on accounting technology
• National technology advisory partner with BDO, LLP
• Past Chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs
• Michigan Association of CPAs Innovative User of Technology award
• Co-author of 10 Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud, published by the AICPA
• Contributing author to The Insiders’ Guide to Accounting Advisory Success on Amazon
John delivers over 100 presentations annually on a wide range of accounting technology topics. Some of the current popular topics include:
• ChatGPT and generative AI
• Blockchain technology
• Bitcoin and other virtual money
• Big Data and data analytics
• Communicate, collaborate, and share knowledge with Office 365 and Teams
• KPI Dashboards: The New Financial Reporting Model
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA)
• How to Build a Virtual Accounting Practice
• And many more
Non-Member Price $89.00
Member Price $89.00