AI Ethical Frameworks for Accountants

Presented in collaboration with CPABC, the three-part AI Ethical Frameworks for Accountants Certificate offers an in-depth look into leading with integrity in the face of rapid technological advancements.

AI will continue to accelerate in unimaginable ways, and it’s integral CPAs know how to lead with integrity in the face of these rapid advancements. The ability to implement ethical AI solutions in accounting practices will be crucial as challenges arise and the profession adapts to these new technologies.

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Program details

CPD hours: Up to 10.5 hours; up to 4 ethics hours

Audience: CPAs who want to integrate AI into their practice ethically and understand the implications of AI for financial reporting and risk management

Price

Alberta CPAs Non-members

$1,170

 $1,299

Learning objectives

  • Identify and explain the core concepts of AI 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
  • 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

Content

Content

To qualify for the AI Ethical Frameworks for Accountants Certificate, participants must complete all three modules in any order.

Module Description
AI fundamentals and human biases
 Unlock the power of AI while staying grounded in ethical decision making. Explore the synergy between AI-induced and human cognitive biases, uncovering their impact on accounting standards and professional judgment. Walk away with a sharper understanding of how AI shapes—and is shaped by—our own thinking.
Adaptive mindsets and ethical foundations
 Is your mindset ready for the AI-driven future? Discover how embracing a growth mindset fuels proactive adaptation in the digital age. Reinforce ethical decision making with GAAP principles designed for an evolving landscape. Equip yourself with the confidence to navigate technological change with integrity.
Strategic application and future roles
 Step into the future of accounting with AI-driven strategies and ethical solutions. Learn practical tools for implementation, gain insights into automation’s impact, and prepare for emerging roles like Chief Future Officer and Blockchain Oracle. The future is here—are you ready to lead it?



Instructor

Garrett Wasny MA, CMC, CITP/FITP

Garrett Wasny is an award-winning internet speaker, author, app developer, professional development technologist, and former management consultant for Price Waterhouse. He's published three books, written hundreds of articles and columns on internet strategy, and delivered more than 1,000 seminars and webinars to CPAs and accounting organizations worldwide on how to thrive online using the latest enterprise, mobile, search, and social tools.

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Register

Registration is now open for spring 2025.

Module Date
AI fundamentals and human biases August 12
Adaptive mindsets and ethical foundations August 13
Strategic application and future roles August 14
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