How AI Fits into the Accounting World 26-27

Overview

This session is designed as a primer to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and to discuss how it will impact accountants as they work. The material will briefly explain what AI is and then focus on ways that it is already serving those in the accounting realm. It will close with a look at future AI-centric developments that will have great potential to positively impact on the accounting profession. Those wishing to gain an understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it will be used by accountants should consider attending this session.

Highlights

• An overview of AI constructs. • How artificial intelligence is being used by accountants today. • Accounting-centric AI developments on the horizon.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

Accounting and other business professionals that would benefit by understanding how AI will be incorporated into accounting systems.

Objectives

• Identify basic constructs of AI. • Distinguish between discriminative and generative artificial intelligence, and • Explain ways AI will improve efforts to properly account for an organization.

Preparation

None.