Technology Trends for CPAs and CFOs: 2026 Update
Overview
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.
Highlights
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
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Anyone who wants to upskill their knowledge of the digital technologies that are transforming business and accounting
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 emer
Preparation
None
Notice
This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
John Higgins, Strategic Technology Advisor, 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.
Non-Member Price $119.00
Member Price $89.00