Course Description
Using a structured FAQ format, participants will explore over 100 real-world scenarios explaining how AI works, where it fits in accounting workflows, and how professionals can adopt it responsibly. The course covers foundational concepts, day-to-day applications such as bookkeeping automation and tax research, and critical governance issues including data privacy, AI hallucinations, and professional liability. Participants will also examine how AI can assist with audit procedures, financial analysis, client communications, and firm-level strategy. Special emphasis is placed on maintaining professional judgment, ethical responsibility, and regulatory compliance while integrating AI tools into accounting engagements. The course concludes with practical prompts and implementation strategies that help accountants experiment safely and begin using AI immediately in their own firms.

Learning Objectives:
Explain the core concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI in accounting practice
Identify practical accounting tasks that can be enhanced or automated using AI tools
Evaluate risks associated with AI outputs, including hallucinations and bias
Analyze how AI affects professional judgment, ethics, and regulatory compliance
Apply prompt-engineering techniques to improve AI accuracy and usefulness
Assess governance frameworks and policies for responsible AI adoption
Design strategies for integrating AI into accounting workflows and client services

Content:
Fundamentals of artificial intelligence in accounting
Practical day-to-day AI applications in accounting workflows
AI-assisted tax research, bookkeeping, and audit procedures
Risks, hallucinations, and ethical considerations in AI use
Client communication and transparency when using AI
Prompting techniques and AI training for accounting staff
Strategic adoption, governance, and regulatory compliance

Who Will Benefit/Target Audience:
This course benefits CPAs, accountants, auditors, tax professionals, and firm leaders who want a practical, plain-English understanding of how AI is reshaping accounting work and how to use it safely and effectively.

Prerequisite Knowledge:
Participants should have a basic understanding of accounting workflows and professional responsibilities, though no technical or programming knowledge of AI is required.

What to Expect:

• You will receive an email from CPA Saskatchewan following your registration to confirm your order and information on how to access the course through PD Connect.
• Once sent, these emails can also be found in the Communication tab of your CPA Saskatchewan Member Portal.
• Watch a qualified CPA instructor and receive a copy of the same course material that is provided to attendees of the in-person session.
• This course is designed for participants to view while following along with the course material provided.
• This self-study course allows you to save your progress and continue later. A certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course and quiz.
• Access to all on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase.