Course Description:
Through a series of interactive lessons, you will explore crucial topics such as AI bias, data ethics, transparency, and governance frameworks. Prepare to enhance your understanding of AI applications in accounting and develop the acumen to manage AI tools responsibly, ensuring they align with professional standards and enhance decision-making processes. Join us to future-proof your skills and embrace the opportunities presented by AI in accounting.

Course Content:
In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

• Importance of managing AI risks in the accounting profession
• Real-world examples from recruitment, credit scoring, healthcare, and policing
• Ethical and reputational consequences of biased AI in accounting
• Bias Detection and Mitigation Tools
• Transparency and Explainability in AI
• Privacy, Data Ethics, and Security
• AI’s Impact on Accounting Jobs
• Governance Frameworks for Trustworthy AI

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the risks associated with bias in AI systems and how they affect accounting practices
• Identify real-world examples of AI bias and its implications on fairness, trust, and ethical accounting
• Apply methods and tools to detect, test, and mitigate AI bias in accounting applications
• Explain the importance of transparency and explainability in AI models used in finance and auditing
• Evaluate privacy, data ethics, and cybersecurity issues linked with AI in accounting.
• Navigate the ethical use of accounting data, including consent, intended purpose, representativeness, and regulatory compliance

Who Will Benefit:

• Audit professionals and internal control officers
• Ethics and compliance specialists in accounting
• CFOs, financial controllers, and risk officers involved in AI adoption
• Those responsible for implementing AI solutions in accounting workflows
• Individuals involved in designing policy frameworks for ethical AI use in finance

Presented by Learnsignal 

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.
• 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.