CPE at Sea

ASCPA is proud to offer a learning experience unlike any other with CPE at Sea. Up to 20 hours of CPE are available during this 7-day cruise aboard the Carnival Jubilee departing from Galveston, Texas. 

Popular presenter Marc Hamilton will be leading all CPE. Marc is an avid Carnival Diamond cruiser who have enjoyed more than 50 Carnival voyages and almost 365 days at sea! Marc will lead CPE focused on understanding the evolving technology that impacts CPAs including AI, Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrency and much more. Many times, the difficult part of learning technology evolution is connecting the practical application and seeing concepts become tools. On our Learn Voyage, Marc will work with participants to experience these practical applications and utilize cutting edge tools. Sessions include:

Sunday, August 18: 8:30 AM-12 PM

• Cruise Industry Financial Strategy Post-COVID and Ship Tour Discussion (1.0 A&A, 3.0 Economics)
• Introduction 
• Historical Financial Statement & Capital Structure Review
• Carnival Fleet and Key Strategic Operational Changes 4 Accounting & Economics
• Current Industry Perspective
• Economics of a Cruise Ship = Ship Tour

Sunday, August 18: 1-4:30 PM

• The Evolving CPA Toolkit - Big Data, Analytics, and the Explosion of AI (4.0 IT)
• What is Big Data?
• Practical Overview of Data Analytics Tools
• Convergence of Technology and Implications to CPA's 4 Information Technology
• What is AI?
• "Who moved my Cheese" - Profession Changes to Embrace

Monday, August 19: 8:30 AM-12 PM

• Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Prompt Engineering: Overview and Application (4.0 IT)
• What is NLP and What makes it Tick?
• Review of Current Application of NLP
• ChatGPT Overview and Practical Introduction 4 Information Technology
• Prompt Engineering: The Key to Success
• Using NLP for Code and Process Development
• Using AI Visualization 

Monday, August 19: 1-4:30 PM

• Brainstorming Exercise: "Building a Better Mouse Trap" Case Study (4.0 IT)
• Introduction and Fact Pattern
• Data Analytics Development
• Gathering and Cleaning
• Keeping it Simple 4 Information Technology
• Script Development 
• Data Transformation
• Visualization

Friday, August 23: 8:30 AM-12 PM

• Current Technology A&A Topics of Importance (1.0 A&A, 1.0 Ethics)
• Blockchain & Cryptocurrency 
• Sam Bankman-Fried & FTX Fraud 
• AI - Ethical Considerations
• A Futuristic Perspective of our Accounting Profession (1.0 IT)
• Technology Change will only get faster! 
• Evolving Demands on Services Offerings
• Transformation of Trust 
• CPA meets Data Scientist meets Strategist
• Learnings: Reflection and Re-discussion (1.0 Personal Development)
• Sharpen the Saw:  
• Around the Table Discussion - Reflection on Learnings
• How can what I have learned help me tomorrow? 
• Lifetime Learning: Make a Commitment Conclusion
• CPE at Sea Certificate Awards

All courses will be held on "sea days."

• Step 1 - Register below
• Step 2 - Contact Marc to book your perfect cabin. Before booking, Marc must enroll you in the group reservation. He can then assist you as needed with your booking and answer any questions that you may have.

To find out more, visit alabama.cpa/CPESEA. If you have any questions or want more information, please email Marc Hamilton at cpe@learnvoyage.com.