Professional Ethics: Case Studies in Data Privacy and AI (2.0hrs verifiable ethics CPD)

A case study approach to understanding privacy considerations for CPAs.

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Generative AI (artificial intelligence), such as ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, has captured the public consciousness more quickly and intensely than other transformative technologies. Fear of missing out(FOMO) is a significant driver in many professionals attempting to understand and maximize generative AI for productivity and income-earning purposes.

Generative AI is game-changing, although not necessarily a leap in machine and deep learning innovation. For the CPA Profession, we must grapple with how this technology will integrate with our highly valued skill sets, including

  • Critical thinking
  • Professional judgment
  • Trust and leadership

Understanding the journey of AI from Alan Turning’s CAPTCHA to generative AI is part of understanding where we are today and where this technology may be heading. And what these developments in AI mean for the CPA profession in terms of our current skill set, development and knowledge.

For full disclosure reasons: The above and below were NOT written by generative AI.

Learning objectives (Using Bloom’s Taxonomy)

  1. Defining generative AI
  2. Listing the branches of AI
  3. Explaining the history of generative AI
  4. Discussing the explore vs exploit mindset for generative AI
  5. Describing what ChatGPT is and how it works
  6. Applying ChatGPT for CPAs
  7. Applying AI in document management
  8. Applying AI in presentation and reporting9.Applying AI in excel

2.0 hrs of verifiable CPD (Certificate will be provided upon course completion)


Additional information

  1. Program pre-requisites: There are no prerequisites for this course
  2. Advance preparation: None
  3. Delivery method: E-learning
  4. CPD/CPE credits: Participants will earn 2.0 professional development credits (hours)
  5. Verifiable course: 2.0hrs.

Your Instructor


Garth Sheriff
Garth Sheriff

Garth Sheriff is the founder of Sheriff Consulting, a firm specializing in the design and delivery of professional and leadership skill courses for accounting and finance professionals. Garth has worked as an assurance professional and learning provider for over 20 years. He has prepared and trained CPAs for critical changes to the profession. He earned a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours - Accounting) from the University of Waterloo. He is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPAO), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Garth has also acted in various stage and film productions. He is a graduate in improvisation from The Second City and a member of ACTRA (the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists.


Course Curriculum


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