Introduction to Generative AI for CPAs Certificate Program
Member Price: $1,170.00
Non-member Price: $1,299.00
Delivery Method: Live Virtual
Start Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 10:00 AM
End Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 01:30 PM
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:
The potential for Generative AI to revolutionize the accounting profession is immense. This course highlights the importance for accountants to master Generative AI, given their critical roles in society as trusted advisors to their clients and organizations. CPAs will learn advanced strategies using 30 top current generative AI tools to automate tasks, gain insights, and leverage creativity and to unlock the future of accounting.
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.
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.
Course Content:
In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- Fundamentals of Generative AI: Definitions and Concepts
- Overview of Leading Tools: GPT Builder, Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity)
- Text-to-Image Applications: Midjourney, Dalle-3, Adobe Firefly
- Text-to-Video Enhancements: Tools like Heygen, Invideo, Synthesia
- Voice Technologies: Text-to-Voice and Voice Cloning with Eleven Labs, Adobe Enhance
- Creative AI: Text-to-Music Tools like Stable Audio
- Generative AI in Accounting: Practical Use Cases and Applications
Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the core principles and capabilities of generative AI
- Analyze various generative AI tools and their functionalities
- Apply text-to-image tools in accounting visual presentations
- Integrate text-to-video technologies for enhanced client communications
- Utilize voice technologies for efficient audio processing
- Create auditory content using text-to-music AI tools
- Implement generative AI solutions in accounting practices effectively
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 |
June 17, 2025 10 am - 1:30 pm |
Fundamentals of Generative AI
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June 18, 2025 10 am - 1:30 pm |
Overview of Leading Tools
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June 19, 2025 10 am - 1:30 pm |
Generative AI in Accounting: Practice Use Cases
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Self-paced 1 hour |
Practice Assignments
Please note that this is a self-directed component. The Instructor will not be marking or providing feedback on the practice assignments.
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Who Will Benefit:
CPAs and accounting professionals seeking to stay ahead in the digital era, enhancing their practice with cutting-edge AI technologies.
Member Price: $1,170.00
Non-member Price: $1,299.00
Delivery Method: Live Virtual
Start Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 10:00 AM
End Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 01:30 PM