An Introduction to AI and ChatGPT for CPAs 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms such as ChatGPT are transforming our profession and the way we work. The purpose of this course is to provide CPAs with the background of ChatGPT and to show through examples how to use its vast capabilities to effectively find answers to accounting, tax, Excel, Alteryx, and other technical issues. This course also covers five practical strategies to help CPAs learn and keep up with AI in a fast-changing technological environment.

Objectives

• Determine the background of OpenAI, ChatGPT, and significant language models
• Recognize "prompt engineering" with ChatGPT to find answers and resolve issues for CPA-related subject areas
• Identify six strategies for keeping up with AI and other software technology in a fast-changing environment
• Understand how to use ChatGPT to find answers and resolve issues for accounting, tax, Excel, Alteryx, and other subject areas relevant to CPAs

Highlights

• The background of OpenAI and ChatGPT
• Prompt Engineering
• Using ChatGPT to find CPA-related answers
• Practical strategies for keeping up with AI

Who Will Benefit

All accounting professionals interested in AI advancements and how it can be applied in practice.

Credits