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ChatGPT: What Every CPA Should Know-Updated

Tuesday, Mar. 24
 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Don't look now, but ChatGPT is taking the business world, including the accounting profession, by storm. Every CPA, whether in public accounting or working in corporate, should have a fundamental understanding of ChatGPT and generative AI applications more broadly. This course will provide you with a foundation of knowledge about ChatGPT technology that will prepare you to have conversations with clients, customers, colleagues and service providers. More importantly, you will learn how to leverage ChatGPT to increase your personal productivity. If you feel your ChatGPT knowledge is lacking, that will not be the case after you attend this course, taught by John Higgins, one of the leading technology strategists and thought leaders for the accounting profession. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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How AI Fits into the Accounting World

Tuesday, Mar. 24
 11:00am - 1:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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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 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. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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AI & You

Tuesday, Mar. 24
 1:00pm - 1:59pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

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Every organization today is facing an onslaught of pressure to master Artificial Intelligence “AI” strategies across their enterprises. Never before have we witnessed such a steep expectation for how a “technology” can transform a business, and never before have we been expected to leverage a technology so quickly and so completely.  There is no denying AI presents perhaps the opportunity of a lifetime to transform and improve operations, but to date few plans or roadmaps on how to unlock the promise of AI exist. In this class, Steve Cadigan, a globally renowned future of work expert, will present a practical plan for how you can build your own AI strategy, and how you can thrive in the AI revolution. Steve will show present a roadmap of how to build your confidence with AI to address this massive change management challenge.

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K2'S Artificial Intelligence For Accounting And Financial Professionals

Tuesday, Mar. 24
 4:00pm - 7:40pm

Online

4.50 Credits

Member Price: $129

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Discover the real-world power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and equip yourself with the skills to conquer modern challenges in accounting and finance. In this engaging course, we demystify AI and unveil its practical applications, transforming it from theory into a hands-on tool. Learn the essential AI fundamentals and unlock its remarkable potential to boost your productivity and effectiveness alongside your team. Explore the specific problem-solving capabilities of AI, tailored to address the unique challenges faced by accounting and financial professionals. Gain expertise in leveraging AI features integrated into everyday applications, including the ubiquitous Excel. Uncover how these features enable you to effortlessly detect fraud, identify potential transaction errors, and elevate your financial operations to new heights. Witness firsthand how AI is reshaping the present and future of your profession, positioning you at the forefront of this revolutionary wave.  

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Implementing an AI-Enabled Marketing Strategy for Your Firm

Wednesday, Mar. 25
 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $55

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Unlock the power of artificial intelligence to transform your firm's marketing strategy. This course will explore how AI can revolutionize your marketing efforts, helping you to reach your target audience more effectively and boost your firm's growth. In this session, Gaynor Meilke will guide you through the steps to implement an AI-enabled marketing strategy tailored to your firm's needs. Key Takeaways: Understand the fundamental principles of AI and its applications in marketing. Learn how to leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance your marketing campaigns. Discover practical strategies for integrating AI into your firm's marketing workflow. Gain insights into measuring the effectiveness of your AI-driven marketing efforts. Explore real-life case studies and success stories of firms that have successfully implemented AI in their marketing strategies. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of AI, streamline your marketing processes, and achieve remarkable results for your firm. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the competition and lead your firm to new heights with AI-enabled marketing This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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Using ChatGPT with Excel

Thursday, Mar. 26
 10:30am - 12:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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In this innovative course, participants will learn to combine the power of artificial intelligence with the functionality of Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to leverage ChatGPT, OpenAI's powerful language model, to improve your Excel skills and decrease the time it takes to build spreadsheets. The course will include a quick introduction to ChatGPT but the majority of the time will be spent using ChatGPT to create an Excel spreadsheet. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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Generative AI in Practice-Boost Efficiency and Profitability

Thursday, Mar. 26
 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Unlock the potential of generative AI to streamline accounting, auditing, tax , and advisory services. This course focuses on practical applications that can save you time and enhance profitability. Learn how to integrate AI tools into your workflows to automate tasks, improve accuracy, and deliver higher-value services. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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K2's Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence

Friday, Mar. 27
 11:00am - 12:48pm

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2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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Much has been written and said about Artificial Intelligence (AI). But for many professionals, AI remains an enigma because they do not know how to get started using tools such as Bard, ChatGPT, and Copilot. If that describes your situation, relax because help is here! Participate in K2’s Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence to learn to use today’s AI tools. This session will teach you how to access and use multiple popular AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity. If you are starting with AI, this is one session you cannot miss!

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Google Gemini AI for Accountants

Friday, Mar. 27
 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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This course provides a concise overview of Gemini AI, Google's advanced multimodal artificial intelligence model. It explains how Gemini is integrated into different Google products, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and as a stand-alone chatbot. Participants will learn how Gemini enhances productivity by summarizing email threads, suggesting responses, drafting emails, generating formulas, creating tables, and more. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in understanding Gemini AI's role in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins

Tuesday, Mar. 31
 10:00am - 2:00pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

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ChatGPT is the fastest growing application in the history of technology with over 100 million users adopting it in within two months. It is a revolutionary technology that boosts the quality and efficiency of business processes in every industry. As "knowledge workers", CPAs and CFOs are positioned to be prime beneficiaries of this technology. This half day hands-on course will get you well on your way to becoming a ChatGPT expert. John Higgins, a nationally recognized advisor and educator on CPA technology, will guide you through the process of accessing ChatGPT and applying it to a variety of practical accounting, finance and tax scenarios. This course will catapult you to the top of the pyramid of CPAs who are knowledgeable in ChatGPT and you will be ready to put it to use in your day-to-day tasks. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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AI FAQs for Accountants

Tuesday, Mar. 31
 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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This course provides a concise overview of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on the accounting profession. As we move into 2025, AI technologies are reshaping traditional accounting tasks while creating new opportunities for strategic advisory services. Participants will explore how AI differs from traditional software, understand various AI applications in accounting, and develop strategies to leverage these technologies while maintaining the essential human elements that clients value most. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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Surgent's Leveraging AI for Data Analytics in Accounting

Tuesday, Mar. 31
 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

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This course explores the data analytics aspects of AI in accounting. Participants will develop skills in leveraging AI tools for enhanced data analytics.

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How to Build a Custom AI Chatbot and GPT in Plain English

Tuesday, Mar. 31
 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Participants will learn to create customized AI chatbots that can enhance client interaction and internal operations-all without coding experience. This course provides a concise overview of specialized, task-oriented AI chatbots and GPT builders, focusing on how these technologies are revolutionizing professional workflows. Through hands-on exploration of platforms like AgentGPT, Claude Projects, Gemini Gems, and NotebookLM, participants will learn to design, deploy, and manage custom AI assistants tailored to their specific needs. The course emphasizes creating advanced AI apps that can understand context and solve complex problems autonomously. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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Surgent's Generative AI and Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Threats

Wednesday, Apr. 1
 9:00am - 11:00am

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2.00 Credits

Member Price: $119

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This course explores how generative AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity. It highlights opportunities, such as enhanced threat detection, and risks, including AI-driven phishing and malware, particularly in financial contexts.

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Ethics of AI: A CPA's Guide

Wednesday, Apr. 1
 10:30am - 12:30pm

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2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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The practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the accounting profession is spreading like wildfire with the release of powerful applications such as ChatGPT. A byproduct of this evolution is the origination of new ethical dilemmas for CPAs on how to address the use of this technology in the delivery of their services. This course, presented by John Higgins, CPA, a nationally recognized technology advisor to the profession, will provide CPAs with a practical framework for addressing the various ethical issues that can arise with the application of AI in their work. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel

Wednesday, Apr. 1
 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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In the ever-evolving world of data analytics and business intelligence, Microsoft Excel continues to be an indispensable tool for professionals across industries. With the introduction of Copilot, Microsoft has integrated the power of artificial intelligence directly into Excel, revolutionizing how users work with data. This 2-hour interactive course, Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel, provides a comprehensive overview of how Copilot transforms traditional Excel workflows into dynamic, AI-driven processes, enabling users to accomplish tasks faster, more accurately, and with less manual effort. During this course, you'll discover how Copilot leverages AI to enhance productivity and streamline operations. Whether you're a seasoned Excel user or just beginning your journey, this course will guide you through practical applications and best practices to make the most of Copilot's capabilities. Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, you'll see how Copilot can save time, improve decision-making, and elevate your analytical skills to new heights. This course not only focuses on the technical aspects of Copilot but also highlights its potential to transform your day-to-day work, from automating repetitive tasks to uncovering trends and insights you might otherwise overlook. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to integrate Copilot into your workflows and unlock its full potential in Microsoft Excel. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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ChatGPT Vision for Financial Analysis

Wednesday, Apr. 1
 2:30pm - 4:30pm

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2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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This course offers an in-depth exploration of the "vision" capabilities of ChatGPT specifically tailored for accountants. The session demonstrates how artificial intelligence can interpret and analyze visual content to revolutionize financial management. The curriculum covers a wide range of applications, from understanding GPT Vision and its unique benefits to leveraging aerial and street view imagery for comprehensive financial analysis. Through detailed case studies, participants will learn how to access and utilize GPT Vision effectively, incorporating it into tasks like data visualization, text and object recognition from images, and the use of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive (DDPP) analysis methods to enhance decision-making processes. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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CPAxPACK: AI-Powered Accounting - April

Wednesday, Apr. 1 - Thursday, Apr. 30

Online

12.00 Credits

Member Price: $299

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*** This CPAx Pack includes five individual sessions for a total of 12 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a Pack. Each of the courses runs live once a month beginning May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Register for these scheduled courses as your schedule allows - at no extra cost to you. Once registered for this pack, log in instructions will be emailed to you separately for each individual course. *** Transform your accounting practice with our cutting-edge course bundle, designed to harness the power of artificial intelligence. "Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel" to streamline your data analysis and reporting. Dive deeper with the "AI Prompt Engineering Masterclass for Accountants," where you'll learn to craft effective AI prompts tailored to your needs. Explore "AI for CPAs - How it Works and How to Apply it" to understand the fundamentals and practical applications of AI in accounting. Automate your tax preparation process with "1040 Tax Prep Automation with AI Tools," and discover how AI seamlessly integrates into the accounting world with "How AI Fits into the Accounting World." Each course is meticulously crafted to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage AI for increased efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in your practice. Join us and become a future-ready CPA, equipped with the tools to excel in the evolving landscape of accounting. Enroll today and unlock the transformative potential of AI in your accounting career!

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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence ("AI"): The Interaction of AI and Ethics, featuring Tracy Cooper, CPA and Don Minges, MBA

Thursday, Apr. 2
 10:00am - 11:00am

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1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

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Artificial Intelligence ("AI") can do and does amazing things, but there are myriad ethical issues involved with AI. We will discuss the many ethical questions that AI raises and how to prevent them from having an adverse impact. We must be more diligent and aware of the ethical issues.  AI has severe ethical pitfalls that we should understand clearly. AI is here to stay and we must understand how to mitigate the ethical issues.     

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ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins

Thursday, Apr. 2
 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

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ChatGPT is the fastest growing application in the history of technology with over 100 million users adopting it in within two months. It is a revolutionary technology that boosts the quality and efficiency of business processes in every industry. As "knowledge workers", CPAs and CFOs are positioned to be prime beneficiaries of this technology. This half day hands-on course will get you well on your way to becoming a ChatGPT expert. John Higgins, a nationally recognized advisor and educator on CPA technology, will guide you through the process of accessing ChatGPT and applying it to a variety of practical accounting, finance and tax scenarios. This course will catapult you to the top of the pyramid of CPAs who are knowledgeable in ChatGPT and you will be ready to put it to use in your day-to-day tasks. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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