*CPE SESSION 2: SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thirteenth Annual Research Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and
Emerging Technologies in Accounting, Auditing, and Tax

Description/Objectives:
The objective of this workshop is to provide a forum for researchers to present their work to and exchange ideas with interested colleagues. Early stage papers are encouraged. A June 1 submission date facilitates the inclusion of the most recent work. The workshop includes opportunities for substantial interaction among participants.

Financial Areas:
Accounting, auditing, tax, and other financial domains

Artificial Intelligence Areas:
Expert systems, neural networks, case-based reasoning, machine learning, natural language processing, intelligent databases, intelligent agents, intelligent devices, and other artificial intelligence areas

Emerging Technology Areas:
Security, image processing, communications technologies, Internet and public online services, World Wide Web, training and technology competency, electronic commerce, workflow technology, private networks, EDI, data mining, group technologies, continuous assurance services, voice recognition, wireless connectivity, Java, and other emerging technologies

Research Issues:
Literature reviews, organizing research issues, task selection, feasibility analysis, knowledge acquisition, explanation, knowledge representation (e.g., structure of rule base, neural network, case base, etc.), knowledge processing, uncertainty, integration, intelligent databases, validation and verification, changes in usage, innovative uses, impacts on organizations, management, education, practice, legal implications, deeper understanding of financial domains, cognitive modeling, and other issues

Format/Structure:
Research paper presentations. The workshop includes opportunities for substantial interaction among participants.

Intended Audience:
Individuals interested in research in AI/ET in Accounting, Auditing, and Tax. Doctoral student participation is encouraged. Doctoral students registering for this workshop will not be charged.

Sponsor:
Artificial Intelligence/Emerging Technologies Section

* Denotes special requirements or prerequisite