The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know (2 hours - morning) - Webcast
Overview
AI is reshaping audit, tax, and finance. This update surveys what’s real in 2026: core concepts, major tools, risks/controls, and practical CPA use cases. Leave with a clear vocabulary, a current landscape view, and actionable talking points for staff, clients, and vendors.
Highlights
- State of AI technology in 2026: capabilities, limits, and vendor landscape
- Essential terminology: models, training data, prompts, agents, guardrails
- CPA use cases: audit procedures, tax research/drafts, controllership
- Risk, control, and governance: data privacy, bias, accuracy, documentation
- What's next: near-term trends and how to evaluate new tools
Designed For
CPAs in public practice, CFOs/Controllers/FP&A, internal audit, firm/finance leaders.
Objectives
- Assess recent advancements in AI and their implications for CPA workflows and client services.
- Distinguish key AI categories and common terminology used in practice.
- Identify high-impact CPA use cases and associated risk/control considerations to discuss with stakeholders.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
John Higgins, Higgins Advisory LLC
Meet John Higgins, CPA.CITP, the visionary founder of Higgins Advisory, LLC, specializing in guiding accounting, finance and tax professionals through digital transformation. By blending strategic advice, education, and coaching, John empowers these professionals to master today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. He began his career with a local CPA firm, then founded and sold two successful technology advisory startups, and served as a national technology practice partner at a top ten firm. Today, John is dedicated to helping professional firms navigate the disruptive application of artificial intelligence technologies. He has been recognized as a Top 25 Thought Leader by the CPA Practice Advisor magazine for the past 15 years.
(3/4/2026)
Non-Member Price $130.00
Member Price $95.00