Preliminary Program
Key: Alteryx| GenAI | Excel | Multiple Technologies | No Technology | Other Technologies | Power BI | Python | Tableau
Monday, June 2, 2025 |
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| 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 8:40 am | Welcome to Data Analytics and Technologies in Accounting Workshop Karen Osterheld, American Accounting Association |
| 8:45 am - 11:45 am | Concurrent Workshops 1.01: Introduction to Using All the Excel Capabilities to Teach Analytics Information Technology - 3.2 CH Vern Richardson, University of Arkansas 1.02: Intermediate Excel (Intermediate) Information Technology - 3.2 CH Ethan Kinory, George Mason University 1.03: Introduction to Tableau Information Technology - 3.2 CH Ann Dzuranin, Northern Illinois University 1.04: Introduction to Power BI Information Technology - 3.2 CH Katie Terrell, University of Arkansas |
| 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 pm - 3:45 pm | Concurrent Workshops 2.01: Advanced Analytics with Tableau (Advanced) Information Technology - 3.2 CH Ann Dzuranin, Northern Illinois University 2.02: Advanced Excel—Part II (Advanced Formulas) Information Technology - 3.2 CH Will Demere, Indiana University Bloomington 2.03: Introduction to Alteryx Designer Information Technology - 3.2 CH Chris Perez, The University of Tennessee 2.04: Introduction to Python Information Technology - 3.2 CH Calvester Legister, College of Criminal Justice–CUNY John Jay, College of Criminal Justice–CUNY |
| 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | PM Break |
| 4:15 pm - 7:15 pm | Concurrent Workshops 3.01: Intermediate Python (Advanced) Information Technology - 3.2 CH Ronald Guymon, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3.02: Using Generative AI in Accounting Information Technology - 3.2 CH Wendy Tietz, Kent State University 3.03: Choosing the Right Tool for The Job—Simple Comparison of Excel, Tableau, PowerBI and Alteryx Information Technology - 3.2 CH Joy Gray, Arizona State University 3.04: Introduction to IDEA for the Audit Classroom; Introduction to AuditAI by Mindbridge Information Technology - 3.2 CH Deniz Appelbaum, Montclair State University |
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 |
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| 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 9:15 am | Plenary: Generative AI, Emerging Technology and Accounting/Finance Transformation Information Technology - 1.2 CH Speaker: Joe Harrington, Partner, PwC |
| 9:20 am - 10:10 am | Concurrent Workshops 4.01: Audit Brainstorming: Using Alteryx Auto Insights to Evaluate Risk Detection (Because Who Doesn't Love a Good Data Adventure) (Advanced) Information Technology - 1.0 CH Erika DeVore, The University of Mississippi 4.02: How to Teach GenAI Labs—Free Labs with Instructions, Videos, etc Information Technology - 1.0 CH Vernon Richardson, University of Arkansas 4.03: Enhancing Accounting Case Studies with AI Information Technology - 1.0 CH Ahmet Kurt, Bentley University 4.04: ED Talk I Information Technology - 1.0 CH Using AI Programs in a Variety of Ways Robert Walsh, University of Dallas Small Impactful Data Analytics Lessons Julia Frink, Tarrant County College |
| 10:10 am - 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:10 pm | Concurrent Workshops 5.01: Boost Your Productivity with GenerativeAI Information Technology, 2.0 CH Myles Stern, San Diego State University 5.02: SQL Window Functions with DuckDB (Intermediate) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Sarin John, Wilfrid Laurier University 5:03: Predictive Model Forecasting with Alteryx (Advanced) Information Technology, 2.0 CH Ann Dzuranin, Northern Illinois University 5.04: Sponsor Session |
| 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1:20 pm- 3:00 pm | Concurrent Workshops 6.01: Account Reconciliations with Excel's Power Query (Intermediate) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Joseph Johnston, Illinois State University 6.02: Introduction to IDEA Information Technology - 2.0 CH Myles Stern, San Diego State University 6.03: Duration Analysis (Advanced) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Graham Gal, University of Massachusetts Amherst 6.04: Alteryx Designer Cloud—Costco Membership Analysis (Beginner's Case Study) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Conner Blake, Christopher Newport University |
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | PM Break |
| 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm | Concurrent Workshops 7.01: Converting Data into Information Information Technology - 1.0 CH Mark Friedman, University of Miami 7.02: Vehicle Recall Data Analysis: Advanced Visualizations with Excel Information Technology - 1.0 CH Jennifer Cainas, University of South Florida Wendy Tietz, Kent State University 7.03: Conducting Financial Analysis & Reporting with ChatGPT Information Technology - 1.0 CH Ethan Kinory, George Mason University Sean Stein Smith, Lehman College 7.04: ED Talks II Information Technology - 1.0 CH McGraw Hill ED Talk TBD Transforming Accounting Education with Alteryx Ahmet Kurt, Bentley University Breaking the Step-by-Step Trap: Cultivating Technology Skills in Tomorrow's Accountants Juliana Kralik, University of Tampa |
| 4:20 pm - 6:00 pm | Dinner on Your Own |
| 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm | Concurrent Workshops 8.01: Intentionally Left Blank 8.02: Introduction to Mindbridge and Celonis Information Technology – 3.0 CH Ethan Kinory, George Mason University 8.03: Advanced Excel—Part I (Harnessing the Power of Arrays) (Advanced) Information Technology - 3.0 CH Will Demere, Indiana University Bloomington 8.04: Teaching Stats using AI and Alteryx as Teaching Tools (Advanced) Information Technology - 3.0 CH Joy Gray, Arizona State University |
| 7:40 pm - 8:00 pm | Evening Break |
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 |
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| 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 9:15 am |
Plenary Jana Hranaiova, Ernst & Young U.S. LLP |
| 9:20 am - 10:10 am | Concurrent Workshops 9.01: Embedding Data Analytics Tools in Managerial Introductory Accounting Course Information Technology - 1.0 CH Angie Abdel Zaher, The American University in Cairo 9.02: Beyond Moneyball Information Technology - 1.0 CH Wendy Jewell, Virginia Union University 9.03: Using GenAI in Conducting an Audit (Beginner) Information Technology - 3.0 CH Myles Stern, San Diego State University 9.04: ED Talks III Information Technology - 1.0 CH Leveraging Self-Organizing Maps (SOM) for Anomaly Detection in Financial Statement Analysis Andreas Igl, Deggendorf Institute of Technology Using AI in Introductory Financial Accounting Courses Marie Gioiosa, Iona University Challenges in Revamping the Accounting Curriculum by Including Data Analytics and Technologies in a University in the UAE Muhammad Kaleem Zahir ul Hassan, Zayed University Yezen Kannan, Zayed University |
| 10:10 am - 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:10 pm | Concurrent Workshops 10.01: EY Academic Resource Center (EYARC)—GenAI Content on the EYARC Experience and Classic Platforms Information Technology - 2.0 CH David Wood, Brigham Young University 10.02: Fraud and Anomaly Detection with Alteryx (Intermediate) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Sandra Henderson, The University of Texas at Arlington 10.03: Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Accounting through Data Visualization Assignments Information Technology, 2.0CH Ann Dzuranin, Northern Illinois University 10.04: Using AI and Python with an AIS-based Approach to Document Nonprofit Organizational Workflows: The Food Pantry Experiential Learning Project (Advanced) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Joseph Foy, CUNY School of Professional Studies Calvester Legister, College of Criminal Justice–CUNY |
| 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm | Concurrent Workshops 11.01: EY Academic Resource Center (EYARC)—Managerial Content on the EYARC Experience Platform Information Technology - 1.0 CH Margaret Christ, University of Georgia 11.02: GpTAs: AI-Enhanced Learning, Feedback, Grading, and Assessment (Intermediate) Information Technology - 1.0 CH Brent Garza, Texas A&M University–College Station 11.03: Generative AI in Accounting: Real-World Examples, Hands-On Exercises, and Teaching Resources Information Technology - 1.0 CH Wendy Tietz, Kent State University 11.04: ED Talks IV Information Technology - 1.0 CH Using ChatGPT as an Accounting Tutor Elizabeth Felski, SUNY, Geneseo Enhancing Student Writing and Critical Thinking in Accounting Courses with AI Assistance Amanda Marcy, The University of Scranton Biases in Large Language Models: What They Are? Sunita Goel, Siena College Marie Rice, Siena College Ke Xu, Siena College |
| 2:20 pm - 2:45 pm | Break |
| 2:45 pm - 3:35 pm |
Concurrent Workshops Researching the Accounting Profession Using AI |
| 3:40 pm - 4:00 pm | Break |
| 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Concurrent Workshops 13.01: Intentionally Left Blank 13.02: Machine Learning and Text Analytics using Alteryx (Advanced) Information Technology - 3.0 CH Christine Cheng, The University of Mississippi 13.03: Integrating Alteryx into an Introductory Auditing Course Information Technology - 3.0 CH Allen Blay, Florida State University 13.04: Introduction to Power BI Information Technology - 3.0 CH Katie Terrell, University of Arkansas |
| 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm | Reception |
Thursday, June 5, 2025 |
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| 7:00 am – 4:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 9:15 am |
Plenary: The AI Classroom: Enhancing Teaching, Empowering Learning Ann C. Dzuranin, Northern Illinois University |
| 9:20 am - 10:10 am | Concurrent Workshops 14.01: EY Academic Resource Center (EYARC)—SQL Content on the EYARC Experience Platform Intermediate) Information Technology - 1.0 CH David Wood, Brigham Young University 14.02: Enhancing Data Literacy in Auditing with Cutting-Edge Technologies (Advanced) Information Technology – 1.0 CH Andreas Igl, Deggendorf Institute of Technology 14.03: Effectively Incorporating LLM's into a Sophomore Level Accounting Course (Advanced) Information Technology - 1.0 CH Christine Cheng, The University of Mississippi 14.04: ED Talks VI Information Technology, 1.0 CH Art of Prompt Engineering: Why Students Need to Master It? Sunita Goel, Siena College Surani Vincent, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Bringing AI into Tax Research in the Classroom and Beyond: Helping Students Work Smarter (and More Thoughtfully) with AI Tools Jack Badger, Middle Tennessee State University Spider Business School: Improving Cost Structure Abdullah Kumas, University of Richmond |
| 10:10 am - 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:10 pm | Concurrent Workshops 15.01: Harnessing AI, Python, and APIs for Smart Data Collection (Advanced) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Joseph Foy, CUNY School of Professional Studies Calvester Legister, College of Criminal Justice–CUNY 15.02: Basic Python Coding for Accountancy Engagements (Intermediate) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Elizabeth Chorvat, University of Notre Dame 15.03: Manipulating Character Strings: How to Extract Substrings and Reformat Character Strings in Any Software Package (Advanced) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Myles Stern, San Diego State University 15.04: Old but Gold: The Lasting Power of Visual Basics for Applications in Accounting Education (Advanced) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Mohammad Tavakolifar, Northeastern Illinois University |
| 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1:20 pm - 3:00 pm | Concurrent Workshops 16.01: ERP Systems, Databases, and SQL Queries (Beginner) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Myles Stern, San Diego State University 16.02: Data Processing, Modeling, and Analysis Using Power Query, Power Pivot, and Excel (Advanced) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Stu Sallehu, Eastern Illinois University 16.03: Tidyverse: A Comprehensive Tool for Data Analytics and Visualization in R Programming Language (Intermediate) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Sharif Islam, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 16.04: Advanced Python (Advanced) Information Technology - 2.0 CH Ronald Guymon, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| 3:00 pm - 3:20 pm | Break |
| 3:20 pm - 4:10 pm | Concurrent Workshops 17.01: Evaluating the Financial Situation of Universities Information Technology - 1.0 CH Staci Kenno, University of Detroit Mercy Michelle Lau, Brock University Barbara Sainty, Brock University 17.02: Intentionally Left Blank 17.03: EY Academic Resource Center (EYARC)—Entity Relationship Diagrams and Database Anomalies on the EYARC Experience Platform (Intermediate) Information Technology –1.0 CH David Wood, Brigham Young University 17.04: ED Talks VII Information Technology –1.0 CH Accountants…Super Data Crunchers Wendy Jewell, Virginia Union University Incorporating Technology Certifications in your Course Ann Dzuranin, Northern Illinois University Using AI to Teach More Effectively Ann Dzuranin, Northern Illinois University |