Organizations and individuals enticed by the siren song of artificial intelligence cannot ignore ethical considerations. Professionals must consider accuracy of information, data privacy, independence, source citations, organizational policies, security, data retention, and other ethical matters.
DESIGNED FOR
CPAs in public practice and members in industry.
BENEFITS
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify ethical issues that may arise from the utilization of artificial intelligence
- Recognize the importance of upholding the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
- Recall the importance of professional skepticism when evaluating information
- Recall the importance of source citations and other documentation considerations
- Distinguish best practices for crafting policies and procedures that address threats and related safeguards
HIGHLIGHTS
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in the accounting profession
- Selecting and utilizing artificial intelligence resources
- Applying professional skepticism to results
- Maintaining independence while utilizing artificial intelligence
- Upholding client confidentiality
- Data security and retention
- Citation of sources and related reporting considerations
- Application of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
- Ethical considerations when crafting policies and establishing best practices
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None