Ethics in the World of AI: An Accountant's Guide to Managing the Risks (X3-4629426)

Karl Ahlrichs is a national speaker, facilitator, and author, presenting on AI Implementation and people issues, and is often quoted in the local and national media. Karl brings broad experience in Technology, Human Resources and Operations, giving organizations strategies and tactical answers to complex issues.

Karl served on the senior staff of Gregory & Appel, an Indianapolis-based risk management firm, after serving as a founding partner of ExactHire. His clients have included Roche Diagnostics, Boeing, Apple Computer, and Frito Lay. He led the creating of the video training department at the headquarters of AB Dick Co., and has enjoyed a career in marketing, training, and human resources.

Karl was named the SHRM Human Resource Professional of the Year for the State of Indiana. He has presented at the Annual SHRM Conference for more than 20 years. He holds the SHRM-SCP and Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certifications, is a Virtual Master Presenter (VMP) from eSpeakers and is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from the National Speakers Association.

Jennifer H. Elder, CSP, CPA, CGMA, CSCA, CMA, CIA, CFF  Westfield, Vermont  Jennifer Elder, CSP, CPA is an executive coach who helps smart professionals transform from technically talented to strategically savvy.  If you want to be more productive, have more of an impact, and maintain your organization’s ethical standards, Jennifer can deliver interactive and engaging training sessions. As a keynote speaker, Jennifer has presented to over 15,000 people in all 50 states and 12 countries.  Her clients include KPMG, RSM, Home Depot, Campari, Experian, HP and Oracle. 

Jennifer started her career in public accounting at a regional firm. She chaired the accounting department at a New Hampshire college and spent 15 years as a CFO in various industries including homebuilding, technology, and insurance. 

Jennifer received her BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MS in Organizational Management from Antioch University New England.  Jennifer is the co-author of “Faster Disaster Recovery” published in 2019 by John Wiley and Sons. She has also been published by the Journal of Accountancy, FM Magazine, the National Association of Home Builders, Triple Pundit, and the Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance. 

In 2022, Jennifer received the Women Who Count award in education by the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA). In 2018, Jennifer earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP).  Making her one of only 15 people worldwide who hold both the CPA and CSP designations.  CPA Practice Advisor named Jennifer one of the Top 25 Women in Accounting in 2018.  

She served on the board of the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy and the Northeast Regional Council of the IMA, and Jennifer currently chairs the CSP Committee of the National Speakers Association.