The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know

Overview

Artifical Intelligence (AI) is reshaping audit, tax and finance. This course 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.

Preparation

None

Notice

This seminar is part of the AI for CPAs Spring/Summer Series. Seminars may be purchased individually, or save $37 when purchasing the bundle webinar package (see below).

This event is part of the following bundles:

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AI for CPAs Series | Spring/Summer Bundle Webinar Package

Multiple Events Between Friday, May 1 - Wednesday, June 17

Up to 8.00 Credits

Member Price: $279

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept - it’s already reshaping the accounting profession. From automating routine tasks to enhancing data analysis, AI is changing how CPAs work and the value they deliver. New tools, evolving regulations and emerging risks mean today’s knowledge can quickly become outdated. AI isn’t replacing CPAs, but CPAs who understand AI will lead the way forward. Staying informed isn’t optional, it’s essential. This NEW Spring/Summer AI Series delivers four, expert-led sessions designed to help confidently navigate today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape. Each session is offered in a convenient, flexible virtual format - making it easy to join from anywhere, gain actionable insights and walk away with knowledge to immediately apply.

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Leader(s):

John Higgins, Higgins Advisory, LLC

Leader Bios

John Higgins, Higgins Advisory, LLC

John Higgins is a strategic adviser to CPAs and the CPA profession in all aspects of leveraging technology. He has authored and presented CPE programs for thousands of CPAs over the past 25 years on technology and practice management issues. John is a pioneer in the development and delivery of web based CPE programs. He has presented “live” web CPE events for groups as large as 600+ participants, as well as many small groups. John assisted the Michigan Association of CPAs as an adviser in the development of their web based CPE model. John’s primary qualification is his passion for helping CPAs achieve greater success by leveraging technology. He has extensive knowledge and experience working with CPAs throughout the country. John resides in Rochester, Michigan with his wife Karen and their two children. Qualifications and Experience: •Actively involved in working with local, regional and national CPA firms over the past 25 years. •Facilitated hundreds of planning sessions and retreats to develop strategic plans, technology plans, paperless work flow design, innovative client services and more. •Nationally recognized speaker and author on technology issues impacting the CPA profession. •Monthly host of Document Management to Go (DMS2Go) pod cast sponsored by CPA Technology magazine. •Former national consulting partner with a top 10 CPA firm. •Former CEO of technology training & consulting firm. •Member of the AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame. •Past Chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs. •Past member of the AICPA Council and CPE Advisory Committee. •MACPA Innovative User of Technology award.

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