Technology Trends Update for CPAs with John Higgins

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

• Recall the fundamental concepts and applications of cloud computing, big data, and data analytics in the accounting sector, emphasizing their role in enhancing efficiency and decision-making processes for CPAs.
• Identify the key principles of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and their transformative impact on accounting, enabling CPAs to streamline operations and optimize services.
• Recognize the emerging trends and potential implications of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the metaverse in the financial industry, preparing CPAs to navigate these innovations with informed strategies and solutions.

• The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Role of cloud computing as the foundation for all tech trends
  • Big data and data analytics the new frontier for CPAs
  • Workflow automation with RPA, ML and AI with a focus on ChatGPT
  • Blockchain technology, the revolutionary data storage model
  • Cryptocurrency 15 years later, an update on the market and technology
  • Metaverse
  • what's it all about
  • Cloud based financial and ERP software market update