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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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7:30am - 7:55am
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Registration and Coffee
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7:55am - 8:00am
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Welcome
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8:00am - 9:15am
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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
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9:20am - 10:30am
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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
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10:35am - 10:45am
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Break
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10:50am - 12:00pm
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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
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12:05pm – 1:05pm
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Lunch Buffet
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1:10pm – 2:20pm
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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
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2:25pm – 3:35pm
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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
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3:40pm - 3:50pm
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Break
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3:55pm - 5:05pm
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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
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5:15pm – 6:45 pm
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Networking Reception
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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7:30am – 7:55am
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Registration and Coffee
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8:00am – 9:15am
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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
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9:20am – 10:30am
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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
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10:35am – 10:45am
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Break
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10:50am – 12:00pm
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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
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12:05pm – 12:30pm
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Lunch Provided
Working lunch session
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12:35-1:45pm
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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
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1:45pm – 2:00pm
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Debriefing session
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