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How AI Is Automating Internal Control WEBINAR

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4.0 Credits

Member Price $149.00

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Overview

The term “artificial intelligence” (AI) has become mainstream and while most have a layperson’s understanding of AI, few know the depth and breadth of this technology’s capability. AI is affecting just about everything in business and in people’s personal lives. The operation of an internal control system is also changing because of this incredible advancement. This session explains what AI is and how it works and then goes into detail about how it can be applied to a system of internal control. The material speaks about changes occurring in today’s world as well as what’s coming in the not-too-distant future.

Highlights

An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition. What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

Accounting and other business professionals with a need to understand internal control changes driven by AI technology.

Objectives

Recognize changes that are occurring because of AI. Recall specific control types that have changed. Identify ways AI will strengthen controls.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

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Leader Bios

Karl Egnatoff, Taymes, LLC

Karl Egnatoff is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He has worked as a consultant, trainer and programmer related to financial and business technology projects for the past 20 years. Prior to this, Karl worked in public accounting as well as in private sector accounting for a period of approximately six years. He has been teaching group live and web-based continuing education for the past six years. In addition to being a CPA, he is also a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP). Karl is a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also achieved a number of technology certifications including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Software Engineer (CSE) and Certified Integration Developer (CID). During the course of his career, Mr. Egnatoff has owned and operated a number of successful businesses. All of these were business technology entities that provided consulting and training services. The experience he garnered while with these organizations serves him now as he teaches continuing professional education in association with K2 Enterprises. Karl graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. During his time in college he participated in division I Cross County competing on the varsity squad. He was also on Marshall’s Track team. Karl and his wife Lana live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and have been married for twenty-four years. They have two grown sons, Jordan and Steven.

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Non-Member Price $199.00

Member Price $149.00