AI Ethical Frameworks for Accountants Certificate Program
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CPD Hours: 10.5 |
Ethics Hours: 4
Note: The Live Virtual course is presented in collaboration with CPABC. The content is applicable to all participants. If you have questions regarding this course, please contact pdregistration@cpaalberta.ca
Overview:
This course ensures that CPAs develop a profound understanding of how to lead with integrity in the face of rapid technological advancements that are on course to only further accelerate in unimaginable ways.
This course offers an in-depth look into Generative AI and its transformative impact on CPAs. At the core of Generative AI are technologies that can "see, speak, hear, write, and create" in multimodal contexts, enabling anyone, regardless of coding expertise, to generate content across various formats, including text, images, audio, video, and even complex entities like computer code and Excel formulas. This course delves into the revolutionary simplicity of Generative AI, where ideas expressed in plain English can materialize into diverse creative outputs. With its foundation in machine learning algorithms analyzing extensive data, Generative AI is not just a tool for practical tasks but a strategic asset that can enhance high-level professional performance.
Course Content:
In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- AI Fundamentals: Understand the core concepts of AI and how they intersect with accounting functions
- AI and Human Bias Synergy: Explore the intersection between AI-induced biases and human cognitive biases, emphasizing their impact on ethical standards and decision-making in accounting
- Adaptive Mindsets: Explore the dynamics between growth and fixed mindsets in embracing AI, facilitating a proactive approach to technological adaptation
- Ethical Foundations: Reinforce ethical decision-making grounded in GAAP principles, tailored to the digital age
- Strategic Application: Learn through AI translation and responsive action checklists, designed to implement ethical AI solutions effectively
- Historical Context: Reflect on the impacts of automation in accounting to better navigate future transformations
- Future Roles: Prepare for emerging roles within the industry, such as Chief Future Officers, ESG Controllers, and Blockchain Oracles, highlighting the evolving responsibilities of CPAs
Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify and explain the core concepts of artificial intelligence as they apply to accounting practices
- Analyze the effects of combined AI-induced and human cognitive biases on ethical standards and decision-making within the accounting field
- Contrast growth and fixed mindsets to illustrate the importance of adaptability in the face of AI advancements in accounting
- Apply GAAP principles in the context of ethical decision-making challenges presented by digital transformations in accounting
- Implement ethical AI solutions in accounting practices using tailored action checklists and AI translation strategies
- Evaluate the historical impacts of automation on accounting to inform strategies for future technological challenges
- Embrace the skills and knowledge required for emerging roles like Chief Future Officers, ESG Controllers, Blockchain Oracles, Financial Psychologists, and Ethical Advisors focusing on the expanded responsibilities of modern CPAs
Agenda:
To qualify for the certificate, registrants should attend and complete all sessions. Live sessions will be recorded and made available for playback for a limited time – those who miss a live seminar can only claim attendance if they watch the recording.
| Date & Time | Session |
| August 12, 2025 10 am - 1:30 pm |
AI Fundamentals and Human Biases
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| August 13, 2025 10 am - 1:30 pm |
Adaptive Mindsets and Ethical Foundations
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| August 14, 2025 10 am - 1:30 pm |
Strategic Application and Future Roles
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Who Will Benefit:
- Accounting professionals seeking to integrate AI into their practices ethically
- Auditors and financial analysts interested in the implications of AI for financial reporting and risk management
- CPA candidates and other accounting practitioners looking to future-proof their skills for a digital financial landscape
More Information
| Competency | Data, Technology and Innovation |
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