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K2’s Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence and Automation Tools

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Live Virtual Seminar

4.00 Credits

Member Price $160.00

Price will increase by $50 on 10/9

Non-Member Price $220.00

Price will increase by $50 on 10/9

Overview

Artificial intelligence and automation are among today’s “leading edge” technologies. In this session, you will learn how to leverage these tools to improve your business workflows, yielding greater efficiency, productivity, and reduced errors.

Highlights

  • Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings
  • Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues
  • Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Power Automate, and Zapier

Prerequisites

Fundamental understanding of business technologies and workflows

Designed For

CPAs and other accounting, financial, and business professionals who want to work more efficiently using AI and automation

Objectives

  • List potential benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence and automation
  • Identify examples of tasks that you can improve using AI
  • List examples of how you can use Power Automate and similar tools to automate tasks
  • Specify characteristics of tasks that lend themselves to automated workflows

Preparation

None

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Brian Tankersley, K2 Enterprises LLC

Brian Tankersley is a CPA and consultant based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brian is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses on auditing and technology for the American Institute of CPAs and K2 Enterprises, and is a senior faculty member with Becker Professional Review. Brian writes and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (http://blog.bftcpa.com). Tankersley’s areas of practice include accounting systems, taxation, IT consulting, and general business consulting. Prior to forming his own firm Brian practiced in public accounting with both international and local firms, as well as industry. His financial experience includes accounting & auditing, accounting system implementations, tax returns, financial analysis, inventory costing, and audits of public and private companies. Brian’s non-financial experience includes retail, wholesale, and manufacturing industry experience, technology strategy, technology management, systems implementation, technical training and documentation. Brian is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information Technology Professional, and has bachelors degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Mr. Tankersley has served on numerous board of directors and in leadership roles for both his church and in professional organizations. Brian is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of CPAs. He has also served as an officer and director for numerous area community and professional organizations. Brian, his wife Janette, and their four year old son make their home in Farragut, Tennessee. Entered 06/28/2006

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Non-Member Price $220.00

Member Price $160.00