K2’s Accountant’s Artificial Intelligence Conference
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Member Price $359.00
Non-Member Price $519.00
Overview
You could pay $0 for this course!
This course qualifies for reimbursement through the State Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 100 staff will receive 100% of the cost of training reimbursed. You must register for this course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks before the start date of the course to be eligible (By October 17th). The course code for this program is C-9770. To learn more click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@mscpaonline.org.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is real, it is ready and now is the time to take advantage of perhaps the most exciting new technology to appear in over 50 years. Join us to learn how to get started with AI and harness the power of tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. With practical, real-world demonstrations, you’ll be able to take advantage of these exciting new and transformative technologies in accounting and beyond.
The Conference is scheduled for November 7th and will be presented virtually so you can learn from the convenience and comfort of your home, office, or other location of your choice. During this eight-hour event, you will learn how to get started with AI, and how to harness the power of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. You will also learn about potential privacy and security issues – along with solutions – associated with AI, and some of the ancillary issues associated with AI, such as quantum computing. Importantly, you will learn from practical, real-world illustrations demonstrating how you can take advantage of perhaps the most exciting and transformative technology of our time!
Highlights
• How to get started with today’s leading AI tools
• Examples of what you can – and can’t do – with AI
• Potential security and privacy issues associated with AI
• Accountant-centric problems AI can help you solve
Designed For
Any business professional seeking to use AI tools efficiently and effectively
Objectives
• List the three major AI platforms available to individuals today
• Utilize AI tools to help you create documents, manage email, and find answers
• Understand the concept of a Large Language Model and its’ importance to today’s AI platforms
• Identify ways to “coach” your AI so it delivers the responses you need
Thursday, November 7
General Session
- How To Get Started With AI
Thomas Stephens Jr, K2 EnterprisesThomas Stephens Jr
Tommy Stephens Jr., CPA, CGMA, CITP, is a shareholder at K2 Enterprises where he lectures internationally on subjects, such as internal controls for small businesses, technology strategies, computer hardware and software applications, tax strategies and compliance and financial accounting standards and applications. Stephens background also includes his work as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm, leading an internal audit staff and managing a cost accounting team for a Fortune 500 company and serving as CFO for an international engineering organization. In the last 25 years, he has also presented over 2,700 educational sessions to over 70,000 participants throughout the U.S. and Canada.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Maximizing ChatGPT
Steve Yoss, K2 EnterprisesSteve Yoss
Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS is a certified public accountant, the partner, and principal of Devmatics, LLC, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, and a licensed pyrotechnician. While his interests and skills are varied, they all share a common thread—his love for and skill in finding technology-based solutions.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Privacy, Security, And Other AI Concerns
Brian Tankersley, K2 EnterprisesBrian Tankersley
Brian Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA, leverages over 30 years of professional experience as a consultant for K2 Enterprises, specializing in accounting technology. A prominent figure in the industry, Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses and contributes to multiple accounting media outlets. His nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology serves as a valuable resource for professionals, and he has been honored eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. With a wide-reaching impact, he has presented in 48 states and been a guest speaker for various accounting organizations in Canada. Tankersley’s expertise extends to major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, CCH Connections and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- AI Supporting Technologies, Including Quantum Computing
Randy Johnston, K2 EnterprisesRandy Johnston
Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 30 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Systems and Network Integration, Accounting Software Selection, Business Development and Management, Disaster Recovery and Contingency Planning, and Process Engineering.
This session is available to registrants only.
Non-Member Price $519.00
Member Price $359.00