2024 Accounting Information Systems Bootcamp

May 21-22, 2024

Arlington, VA

AI & AIS: The Next Generation in Accounting

Preliminary Agenda

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

 
   

7:30am - 7:55am

Registration and Coffee

   

7:55am - 8:00am

Welcome

   

8:00am - 9:15am

Opening Panel: AI:

What’s Next for the Profession

Accounting – 1.4 CH

AI experts from the firms will define AI and discuss how it is impacting public accounting today and in the next five years. In addition, they will discuss the technology and AI skills that firms expect new graduates to have to be successful in the accounting profession. 

Presenters:

Moderator: Rosemary Kim, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

Professionals - Brian Wolohan, Grant Thornton
Tim Persons, PwC
Evan Pratt, PwC

 

   

9:20am - 10:30am

Teaching Session #1:

Incorporating AI into Teaching: Architecture, History and Its Possibilities: AI Architecture Basics for Accounting Students / History of AI 

Accounting – 1.4 CH

In this section, academics and practitioners will discuss the history, development, and architecture of AI, introduce educators to different AI tools (ChatGPT 4.0, Gemini, Bing Copilot, etc.) and identify classroom activities that educators can share with students using various AI tools.

Presenters:

Academic - Diane Janvrin, Iowa State University

Professional - Hannah Crabree, Grant Thornton

   

10:35am - 10:45am

Break

   

10:50am - 12:00pm

Teaching Section #2:

AI Use in Accounting Information Systems

Accounting – 1.4 CH

Presenters from academia and the profession will discuss how AI is currently used in accounting information systems, including the processing of accounting transactions and financial closings, by understanding how AI is integrated into ERP systems. Practitioners will discuss proposed and implemented AI-based solutions/use cases at various corporate clients.

Presenters:

Academic - Rosemary Kim, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

Professional - Mike Sawyer, KPMG

 

   

12:05pm – 1:05pm

Lunch Buffet

   

1:10pm – 2:20pm

Teaching Session #3:

AI Use in Auditing

Accounting – 1.4 CH

Presenters will address current challenging problems/concerns/use-cases from academia and profession regarding their attempts to use AI / exploratory level of AI artifacts to use in the classroom

Presenters:

Academic - Jennifer Hamrick, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Professional - Brian Wolohan, Grant Thornton

   

2:25pm – 3:35pm

Teaching Session #4:

Ethical Issues in AI

Accounting – 1.4 CH

Presenters from academia and the profession will discuss various ethical implications and risks of AI and provide a framework to evaluate the development and management of AI models.

Presenters:

Academic - Nishani Vincent, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Amy Igou, University of Northern Iowa 

Professional - Kevin Murphy, Grant Thornton

 

   

3:40pm - 3:50pm

Break

   

3:55pm - 5:05pm

Teaching Session #5:

AI Teaching Cases in EYARC

Accounting – 1.4 CH

We will explore AI-related cases available to educators through the EYARC and how to elevate student engagement in this emerging technology by introducing cases in different accounting courses.

Presenter:

Academic – David Wood, Brigham Young University

 

   

5:15pm – 6:45 pm

Networking Reception

   

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

 

   

7:30am – 7:55am

Registration and Coffee

   

8:00am – 9:15am

PANEL 2:

Use of AI in Corporate Environment 

Accounting – 1.4 CH

This session offers a valuable perspective on AI's evolving role in shaping accounting practices. The panel will elaborate on AI’s application in public accounting and use cases in industry.

Presenters:

Moderator: Diane Janvrin, Iowa State University

Professional - Kevin Murphy, Grant Thornton
                       Joe Baptiste, EY
                       Sanjay Subramanian, PwC
 

 

   

9:20am – 10:30am

Teaching Session #6:

Fraud Detection / Forensics / Prevention Using AI

Accounting – 1.4 CH

In this session, Presenters from academia and the profession will explore the benefits of using AI in fraud detection and prevention and discuss challenges in using AI in various use cases.

Presenters:

Academic - Daniel Street, Bucknell University

Professional- Kevin Murphy, Grant Thornton

 

   

10:35am – 10:45am

Break

   

10:50am – 12:00pm

Teaching Session #7:

Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities with AI / how to audit AI / IT controls / impact of explainable AI)

Accounting – 1.4 CH

Presenters will explore the multifaceted realm of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), delving into the challenges and strategies for auditing AI systems. This session emphasizes the critical role of IT controls in safeguarding AI platforms against emerging cyber threats. Significant focus will be placed on the impact of explainable AI, highlighting how transparency in AI algorithms enhances auditability and trust. This presentation aims to equip participants with the knowledge to effectively audit AI systems, ensuring their integrity and security in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Presenters:

Academic -Edward Tello, Monash University
Jose Lineros, University of North Texas 

Professional- Samir Khakimov, EY

 

   

12:05pm – 12:30pm

Lunch Provided
Working lunch session

   

12:35-1:45pm

Teaching Session #8:
Working lunch session

Using ChatGPT to develop cases, assignments, and course syllabi
Accounting – 1.4 CH

This is a hands-on session to develop your course curriculum. We provide materials and share how you can develop teaching cases and materials including assignments and assessments.

Presenters:

Academic - Edward Tello, Monash University
Jennifer Hamrick, University of Alabama at Birmingham

   

1:45pm – 2:00pm

Debriefing session

   

 

Note: The CPE Fields of Study curriculum is divided into twenty subject matter areas. These fields represent the primary knowledge and skill areas needed by accounting licensees to perform professional services in all fields of employment. Each Credit Hour is based on 50 minutes. The Program Level for each of these sessions is Basic, unless otherwise stated. Delivery Method: Group Live.

American Accounting Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

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