For accountants looking to stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and improve their ability to use AI tools like ChatGPT
This course provides a concise overview of ChatGPT and GPT. These are emerging artificial intelligence technologies that answer questions, create content, generate code, and perform countless other cognitive tasks in natural language. The results are not only credible but often superhuman. This new wave of intelligent software is arguably the most ground-breaking in the history of the world – and it’s only getting started. The session analyzes their key use cases, limitations, potential risks, and impacts on the accounting industry. The session is designed for accountants who wish to enhance their awareness and proficiency in emerging AI technologies, including GPT, to ensure their continued relevance and success as trusted business advisors, value stewards, and guardians of public trust. In this rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying ahead of the curve with AI knowledge is crucial. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the future of work, where your mastery of AI could lead to countless career advancement opportunities. Embrace the power of AI and take this course to jumpstart your journey toward becoming a leader in the field. Field of Study: Information Technology Topics Covered: What is ChatGPT and GPT How ChatGPT works Why ChatGPT is a game-changer Changing AI Landscape Prompt Engineering (PE) How ChatGPT will impact accounting GPT AI Starter Strategy for Accountants
MA, CMC, CITP/FITP
GARRETT WASNY, MA, CMC, CITP/FITP, is an artificial intelligence (AI) skills advisor to accountants, tax attorneys, enrolled agents, and tax preparers worldwide. His courses focus on the new intersection of accounting and technology, and provide guidance to practitioners on how to prosper in this dynamic age. His sessions demystify emerging cloud, mobile, and social applications, and explain in plain language how financial professionals can use these online tools to build trust, solve problems, and create new value. He’s also an award-winning Internet speaker, author, app developer, professional development specialist, and former management consultant for Price Waterhouse. He's published 50+ ebooks on computing and ethical issues related to accounting, written hundreds of articles and columns on Internet strategy, and delivered thousands of seminars and webinars to CPAs and accounting organizations around the globe.
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