Thomas Hood IV, CPA, CITP, CGMA

In order to survive the tech tsunami, accounting and finance professionals will be asked to develop new skill sets and new mindsets. The successful accounting and finance professionals will be those that have deep technical accounting expertise and boundary crossing skills that will allow them to cross over other disciplines and departments and connect the dots in their organizations. The key is to understand how their work fits into the broader corporate strategy of their organizations or firms. This session will cover the latest research and show you how to think about these skills in a useful framework.

Peter Margaritis, CPA, CGMA, CSP

Donald Tomoff, CPA, MBA

AICPA Chair Bill Reeb stated in an July 2019 AICPA interview that “The digital era has swept in a blistering pace of change that’s transforming the world around us. The change is not incremental — it’s exponential.”

Advancing technologies, consumer preferences and higher expectations are dramatically changing the accounting profession. Technologies, including data analytics & BI, artificial intelligence, robotics process automation, cloud, and others, are changing the landscape of the profession.

The barrage of information can be overwhelming and confusion sets in on how to even start. This session will address the major trends accountants should be considering and provide a process by which to think about proceeding.

Sam Bowling, CPA, CGMA

AI is changing the landscape of work processes in the future with huge implications for Auditing Practices. This session will include practical tips on how to Implement AI in your Audit Practice from an experienced Partner who has led a transformation within her own firm.