K2's Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence And Automation Tools
4.00 Credits
Member Price $155
Non-Member Price $205
Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools offer incredible opportunities for all business professionals to improve productivity and accuracy. For example, generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard can be beneficial when conducting research or drafting reports and correspondence. Likewise, Microsoft’s Power Automate platform and similar tools such as Zapier can help you elevate efficiency to levels you may have thought unattainable. If this sounds appealing, plan to participate in this session to modernize your workflows and take advantage of these tools. This session will teach you practical applications of today’s AI and automation tools. Moving beyond fundamental discussions, you will learn how to use AI and automation to streamline workflows, improve internal control, maximize productivity, and even improve team member morale. In addition, you will learn about some potential pitfalls associated with these technologies and how to avoid making mistakes when using these tools. In sum, this session is “must-see CPE,” and you should plan to participate in this class today.
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
Stephen Yoss Jr., Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS is a ce, K2 Enterprises
Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, is the partner, and principal of Devmatics, LLC, a software development company that focuses on solving problems through the implementation of technology. Stephen has consulted with several companies on how to lower overhead, personnel and compliance costs by investing in technology and reengineering their business practices. He teaches his clients to embrace technology at every opportunity in order to increase efficiency and productivity.
Stephen began working with technology at age ten, and started his first IT company at age 13, designing web applications for local businesses. He has presented to thousands of practitioners nationwide on topics such as cloud computing, mobile technology, spreadsheet design and best practices, information security, identity theft prevention and many more.
Non-Member Price $205
Member Price $155