W.R. Grace – The Future of Accounting: Big Waves of Change and Oceans of Opportunity
Description
Tom Hood, CPA, CGMA CITP, discusses hard trends forming big waves of disruption and change across the CPA profession, and the need for the accounting and finance professional to recognize them and respond proactively. Will the accounting industry be like the taxicab industry fighting Uber? Or will it embrace and extend these oceans of opportunity and learn how to surf? Learn about the concept of a fourth industrial revolution, recognize why you need to be prepared and the steps needed to navigate this change.
Learning Objectives
Apply insights from AICPA-CIMA’s research to anticipate and respond to emerging trends
Analyze the trends and determine the skillsets and mindsets needed to maximize digital tools and thrive.
Compare traditional finance roles and differentiate the competencies required to thrive in the Age of AI.
Major Topics
Waves of Change: The Fifth Industrial Revolution
We are facing a perfect storm of trends and changes. This change can mark an opportunity to rise to new heights or it may just as easily signal the beginning of the end. Are you future-ready?
Waves of Change: Oceans of Opportunity
How will you face the waves of change? Will you inch into the waves or will you jump in? When waves come crashing in, will you be facing them or is your back to them, leaving you unprepared and not knowing when the next big one will hit?
Waves of Change: Navigating Change
In an age of rapid change, of increasing complexity, the winners will be those who can get their rate of learning greater than the rate of change and greater than their competition. You must make time for the future.
Provider
Business Learning Institute
Course Level
Intermediate
Professional Area of Focus
Business & Industry
Accounting & Auditing
T Shaped Professional Leadership
T Shaped Professional Strategic and Critical Thinking
