Getting Ahead of the Emerging Technology Curve: AI, Data Intelligence, and Digital Crypto Assets
3.00 Credits
Member Price $135
Non-Member Price $180
Overview
The technology landscape of 2026 is defined by a practical convergence of intelligence and automation. This session begins with a strategic look at the major trends set to reshape the next decade, from the long-term potential of quantum computing to the continued evolution of autonomous systems. We will move past the immediate hype to understand how these looming shifts will eventually bridge the gap between today’s workflows and the firm of the future.
The core of the discussion focuses on how generative tools have evolved to manage complex tasks and integrate directly with firm information. We will analyze the trio of AI, data intelligence, and digital crypto assets while exploring how these tools help practitioners stay relevant and effective. This course provides the roadmap for maintaining efficiency in an era where the pace of change is only accelerating, ensuring you can turn emerging disruption into a strategic advantage.
Highlights
Future Horizons: Major Trends and Innovations for the Next Decade, Artificial Intelligence: Moving Beyond Chatbots to Integrated Workflows, Data Intelligence: Turning Firm Information into Strategic Assets, Digital Crypto Assets: Navigating Current Market Trends and Realities
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Forward-thinking CPAs and firm leaders preparing for the next wave of disruption.
Objectives
Analyze upcoming major technology trends to prepare for the long-term impact of future innovations., Differentiate between predictive and generative artificial intelligence to identify appropriate business use cases., Utilize AI-driven workflow integration to enhance the efficiency of daily accounting operations., Utilize modern data intelligence strategies to transform raw firm information into actionable insights., Examine the current benefits and risks associated with digital crypto assets and recent regulatory updates., List Examples of benefits and risks associated with using cryptocurrencies, Big Data, and Artificial intelligence.
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 $180
Member Price $135