Believe it or not, AI is not the only mega trend in the information technology landscape. There are many other trends that enable and leverage the power of AI. As a CPA professional, it is imperative that you develop a baseline understanding of the key technology trends that are impacting businesses across the board. This course will provide the update you need to help you understand the nature of the key technologies and the role they play. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Recall the fundamental concepts and applications of key technology trends
- Identify the key principles associated with the emerging technology trends
- Recognize the emerging trends and potential implications for CPAs and the firms or businesses they work in
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Role of cloud computing as the foundation for all tech trends
- IoT (Internet of Things) and Big Data
- Data analytics and KPI dashboards the new financial reporting model
- Generative AI and Agentic AI in 2026
- Blockchain technology and smart contracts
- Cryptocurrency 15 market and technology update
- Current state of the software applications technology
