K2's Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence And Automation Tools

Overview

You could pay $0 for this course!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools offer incredible opportunities for all business professionals to improve productivity and accuracy. For example, generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard can be beneficial when conducting research or drafting reports and correspondence. Likewise, Microsoft's Power Automate platform and similar tools such as Zapier can help you elevate efficiency to levels you may have thought unattainable. If this sounds appealing, plan to participate in this session to modernize your workflows and take advantage of these tools. This session will teach you practical applications of today's AI and automation tools. Moving beyond fundamental discussions, you will learn how to use AI and automation to streamline workflows, improve internal control, maximize productivity, and even improve team member morale. In addition, you will learn about some potential pitfalls associated with these technologies and how to avoid making mistakes when using these tools. In sum, this session is "must-see CPE," and you should plan to participate in this class today.

This course qualifies for reimbursement through the state’s Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 50 staff can be reimbursed up to 100% of the cost of training and firms/companies with 50-100 employees can be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of training.  You must register for the course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the course to be eligible. The course code for this program is C-8023. To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@masscpas.org.

Highlights

• Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings
• Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues
• Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Power Automate, and Zapier

Prerequisites

Fundamental understanding of business technologies and workflows

Designed For

CPAs and other accounting, financial, and business professionals who want to work more efficiently using AI and automation

Objectives

• List potential benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence and automation
• Identify examples of tasks that you can improve using AI
• List examples of how you can use Power Automate and similar tools to automate tasks
• Specify characteristics of tasks that lend themselves to automated workflows

Preparation

None