March 26, 2027

Webinar

2 CPE Credits

Webinar (CPA Crossings): AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications 🗓️

March 26, 2027
Webinar
2 CPE Credits

Webinar (CPA Crossings): AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications 🗓️

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    Instructor

    John
    Higgins

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    John Higgins

    Bio

    Meet John, the visionary behind Higgins Advisory, LLC., specializing in guiding CPAs and CFOs through digital transformation. Blending strategic advice, education, and coaching, John aims to not just navigate, but master today's digital landscape.

New to AI? Start here. This beginner-friendly course explains how generative AI works, what terms like "LLM" and "agentic AI" really mean, and how CPAs can safely put these tools to use. You'll leave with a solid understanding of AI fundamentals and how they apply to accounting, tax, and finance. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify core AI concepts (generative AI, large language models, agentic AI) relevant to accounting and finance.
  • Differentiate common CPA/CFO use cases (e.g., research, content generation, data/document analysis). 
  • Evaluate key risks (hallucinations, bias, confidentiality, and select mitigating controls).

Major Topics

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

  • ABCs of how generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini work
  • What inherent risks are associated with this powerful technology
  • Actionable steps you can take to mitigate the risks
  • Practical examples of how AI can be applied in accounting, auditing, tax, and finance services

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE Credits
2
Information Technology

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Information Technology

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

This webinar is produced by CPA Crossings. You will receive your login link/instructions and Certificate of Attendance directly from this third-party vendor. It is important that you review your COCPA confirmation for details on receiving your login instructions and COA from said vendor.

Intended Audience

Anyone working in accounting, tax or finance who wants to gain better understanding of what AI is and how it can be applied

Provider

CPA Crossings, LLC

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