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Friday, September 25, 2020 Webcast

AI and Ethics - Opportunities and Challenges for CPAs (X2-17062)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Webcast


1 CPE Credits in BE

OVERVIEW

Artificial intelligence is in the midst of transforming virtually every industry and economic sector. The accounting industry is no exception.

DESIGNED FOR

All levels of practitioners

BENEFITS

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

  • Recognize what artificial intelligence actually is, what it isn't, and the core components of this technology. 
  • Identify how ethics fit in the development of AI, and why understanding the potential of biases matters for both CPAs and client organizations.
  • Identify what potential ethical biases can be controlled from the onset, and what potential ethical issues need to be continuously safeguarded and controlled against.

HIGHLIGHTS

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

First half:

  • Breaking down just what AI is
  • How AI is different from existing technology options
  • Where AI fits in the current technology conversation 

Second half:

  • Link together how ethical considerations, potential biases, and what kinds of controls should be integrated into the development of any AI program. 
Not meant to be an overly technical presentation, this session instead focuses on common sense applications and takeaways for practitioners at all levels.

COURSE LEVEL

Overview

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

Sean Stein Smith

Sean D. Stein Smith, CPA, CFE, CGMA, CMA, DBA

Assistant Professor

Lehman College

Sean is an expert and sought-after speaker, focusing on the intersection of financial services, blockchain and cryptocurrencies. He is a regular contributor to IBM’s Blockchain Unleashed website, analyzing applications for blockchain technology on business at large, as well as being a regular expert guest on China Global TV Network discussing blockchain and related applications. Sean is a member of the Advisory Board for the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, which coordinates with the AICPA in developing standards and reporting frameworks in this emerging area. Sean continuously works with, and consults for, the AICPA and several professional training organizations in the creation and delivery of blockchain and cryptocurrency related content. He is currently under contract to publish two books focusing on blockchain applications for financial services and other industry sectors. Sean is the host of the NJCPA TechTalk Podcast, a past leader of the NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group and a member of the NJCPA Board of Trustees. He is a professor at the City University of New York - Lehman College.

PRICING

$39.00 - Member

$49.00 - Nonmember

$0.00 - Student Member

$0.00 - CPA Candidate Member

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