Accounting for Artificial Intelligence

Note: The Live Virtual course is presented in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. If you have questions regarding this course, please contact pdregistration@cpaalberta.ca.

Overview: 

This course explores the implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the accounting profession.  

• When can you recognize AI as an asset on the balance sheet 
• How to you measure/ revalue the AI asset?  
• How can you verify that AI is providing a reliable answer?  
• What are the ethical and legal issues when employing AI within the profession?  
• How does AI fit into the risk and control framework of corporate governance?  
• What regulatory enhancements can we expect to see in the future to address the unique challenges of AI?  

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

• Identify how the accountant’s role is changing with the introduction of AI 
• Incorporate AI into the corporate governance, financial reporting and audit functions  
• Avoid some of the pitfalls of AI such as copyright infringement  
• Develop an effective AI strategy for the organization  

Who Will Benefit: 

This course will be of interest to: 

• Management Accountants 
  
• Financial Analysts 
  
• External and Internal Auditors 
  
• Finance Managers 
  
• Controllers and Chief Financial Officers