Accountants, Meet Chatbot: Starting ChatGPT Conversations

Course Details

Date

Friday, April 18, 2025

12:30pm – 2:30pm (Registration: 2:03am)

Location

Online

Field of Study

Technology

CPE Credit

2 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Overview

Vendor

CPA Crossings

Prerequisites

None

Description

The presentation highlights the game-changing potential of ChatGPT in the realm of AI-driven conversations and its specific benefits for accountants in their analytical and advisory roles. It demonstrates how this AI tool can be seamlessly integrated into various platforms, making it a versatile and valuable addition to accountants' professional toolkits. With its unprecedented language capabilities, ChatGPT opens up new horizons for interactions with artificial intelligence. You'll walk away with a foundational understanding of the limitless potential of AI chatbots and how these new digital tools can help accountants enhance productivity and deliver superior value to their clients and stakeholders. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available for questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics covered in this course include:
  • ChatGPT Basics
  • Custom Instructions
  • Playground
  • OpenAI API Key
  • ChatGPT in Bing
  • ChatGPT in Excel
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • ChatGPT in Google Sheets
  • ChatGPT in Google Docs
  • Plugins
  • Code Interpreter
  • Using ChatGPT for Financial Analysis
  • ChatGPT File Uploader
  • ChatPDF

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
  • Identify the versatility and wide application of ChatGPT across various platforms like the default ChatGPT website, Bing, Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.
  • Apply the knowledge of using ChatGPT in their preferred environment, recognizing how it can be seamlessly integrated into their daily workflow.
  • Evaluate the benefits and limitations of ChatGPT across different platforms and assess its effectiveness in their professional context.
  • Analyze various use cases of ChatGPT in accounting scenarios and the implications on their existing workflow.
  • Formulate an understanding of accessing ChatGPT through various interfaces like the ChatGPT Playground and the OpenAI API
  • Formulate potential new ways to use ChatGPT in their accounting practices, exploring how it can enhance their productivity and decision-making processes.
  • Reflect on the ethical implications and potential security considerations of using an AI tool like ChatGPT in their professional practice.

Designed For

This course is ideal for accountants, auditors, and financial professionals intrigued by AI and seeking to incorporate modern tools like ChatGPT into their workflows. It will be especially beneficial for those interested in improving efficiency, client communication, and data analysis using AI.

Course Pricing

WYOCPA Member Fee
$89.00

Non-Member Fee
$116.00

Your Price
$116.00

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