AI and Data Analytics for Auditing - The Big Picture
Overview
This course is designed for firm partners and managers to explore ways to incorporate data analytics and related technologies in their audit practices. Participants explore how small and mid-size firms are using these tools to improve engagement efficiency and quality while providing opportunities for value-added services to clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom’s features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Highlights
- Data Analytics and AI in Auditing and Accounting
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Firm partners and managers interested in how to use data analytics and AI in their audit and accounting practices.
Objectives
- Assist CPA firm managers and partners in their technology adoption decisions.
- Understand factors relevant to the decision to adopt new technology, as well as the skills that staff and managers need to develop for successful implementation of data analytics and AI in auditing and accounting.
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Bonnie Kennedy
Bonnie Kennedy has nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession in public and private industry. She began in public practice with a regional accounting firm in New England before taking a position as the Controller and CFO of a manufacturing firm. Bonnie is now a full-time faculty member at an accredited university. With the regional CPA firm, Bonnie was involved in recruiting, interviewing, and mentoring new staff. She also designed and conducted CPE programs for the firm. After initial exposure to taxation and attestation work, Bonnie specialized in audits of manufacturing companies and not-for-profit entities. She has taught accounting and auditing courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, published articles in scholarly journals, and presented at national conferences. Bonnie is a member of the AICPAand the Rhode Island Society of CPAs.
Non-Member Price $209.00
Member Price $149.00