AI, Ethics, and the Evolving Role of CPAs
with Laura Friedrich FCPA, MSc
Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
CPD: Up to 1 ethics hour
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than the guardrails designed to manage it. For CPAs, the issue is no longer whether AI will shape their work, but how to ensure its use aligns with professional standards and public trust.
This high-level session examines the ethical responsibilities and leadership expectations facing CPAs in an AI-driven environment.
Participants will explore how the expanding use of AI tools affects professional conduct obligations and will review real-world cautionary examples. The session will also consider the potential implications of artificial general intelligence and strengthen professional judgment for responsible, ethical decision-making.
Learning outcomes
- Better appreciate and identify the potential ethics-related challenges that accompany AI tools
- Understand how the evolving AI landscape presents new leadership opportunities for CPAs
- Recognize the need to adapt professional competence in response to technological change
- Contribute to discussions regarding responsible AI use in organizations and society