Exploring the A-B-C-D of the Digital Age and their Impact on Accounting WEBCAST
Overview
This session will start with a quick look at how Artificial intelligence, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and data governance are impacting the accounting ecosystem supporting transaction recordation and financial reporting. Then we’ll dive deeper into how to identify opportunities for automation, whether with traditional programming, robotic process automation (RPA), or machine learning. We’ll close out with a look at how the role of the finance team leader will change and the skills needed to be successful in the near future.
Highlights
Artificial Intelligence. Blockchain. Cybersecurity.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs and accountants.
Objectives
Identify how artificial intelligence will impact accounting. Identify how blockchain will impact accounting. Identify how data governance will impact accounting. Define some of the best places to obtain more information and stay abreast of recent crypto tax changes.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Donny Shimamoto, Founder & Managing Director, Intraprise TechKnowlogies LLC Center for Accounting Transformation
Donny Shimamoto is the founder and managing director of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC, an advisory-focused CPA firm focused on innovation acceleration and organizational development for small businesses, middle market organizations, and nonprofits. Donny is a recognized thought leader and educator in the fields of accounting technology, IT risk management, and performance management. His dedication to helping accountants and organizations strategically leverage technology while proactively managing their business and technical risk is paramount. Donny also serves as an business transformation advisor and outsourced “IT partner” for local & regional firms, finance departments, and internal audit departments who lack in-house IT executive leadership and IT audit expertise; he helps with risk assessments, IT-related advisory services, development of innovation strategies, streamlining of internal firm/department operations, and increasing staff proficiency with IT tools supporting internal operations and accounting/audit services delivery. Donny was recognized as one of the Top Thought Leaders in Public Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor from 2012 to 2020, Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting (2013/2014/2017-2020) by Accounting Today, received the 2009-2010 President’s Award from the Hawaii Society of CPAs, was named to CPA Technology Advisor’s 40 Under 40 list in 2007 & 2009 & 2014, and was also a Hawaii Top High Tech Leader in 2004.
Non-Member Price $60.00
Member Price $50.00