This course provides a concise overview of the most frequently asked questions accountants have about artificial intelligence—and offers clear, empowering answers that demystify the technology. Rooted in real-world concerns and designed for immediate application, this course equips CPAs and accounting professionals with foundational knowledge, practical workflows, and strategic frameworks to confidently engage with AI tools. Participants will learn how to navigate AI risks, safely implement GenAI, and leverage AI as a mindset shift rather than just a tech upgrade. With practical insights from prompt parties to privacy protocols, the course helps transform fear into fluency and hesitation into innovation.

Topics Covered:

• Is AI safe to use in accounting?
• Understanding and preventing AI hallucinations
• Clarifying the piracy and privacy myths around GenAI
• Choosing the best and safest AI platforms for accountants
• How leading firms introduce AI through “prompt parties”
• Deep research tools and multi-model (“chains of brains”) strategies
• AI fatigue, disclosure practices, and how to never be replaced by AI

Who Will Benefit/Target Audience: This course is ideal for accountants, auditors, finance professionals, and CPA firm leaders seeking clarity, confidence, and practical guidance in integrating AI into their practices.

Prerequisite Knowledge: Basic familiarity with accounting principles and curiosity about how emerging technologies can impact the profession.