Description

Organizations and individuals enticed by the siren song of artificial intelligence cannot ignore ethical considerations. Professionals must consider accuracy of information, data privacy, independence, source citations, organizational policies, security, data retention, and other ethical matters. This course discusses ethical issues associated with the utilization of AI in a professional setting and provides suggested best practices.

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

Instructor: Dr. Christopher J. Harper, CPA, MBA

Target Audience

CPAs in public practice and members in industry.

Course Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...Identify ethical issues that may arise from the utilization of artificial intelligenceRecognize the importance of upholding the AICPA Code of Professional ConductRecall the importance of professional skepticism when evaluating informationRecall the importance of source citations and other documentation considerationsDistinguish best practices for crafting policies and procedures that address threats and related safeguards

Subjects

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in the accounting professionSelecting and utilizing artificial intelligence resourcesApplying professional skepticism to resultsMaintaining independence while utilizing artificial intelligenceUpholding client confidentialityData security and retentionCitation of sources and related reporting considerationsApplication of the AICPA Code of Professional ConductEthical considerations when crafting policies and establishing best practices