Genuine Learning Blog: AICPA Issues Ethics Staff Insights on AI through an ethics lens

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Get up to speed on key ethical considerations for CPAs using AI in practice. Melisa Galasso highlights the latest staff insights from the AICPA and what you need to know to maintain compliance and professional standards.

  • Overview of new non-authoritative AI guidance from the AICPA Ethics staff
  • Why professional judgment cannot be outsourced to AI
  • Common cognitive biases when using AI outputs
  • Competence and due professional care requirements with AI tools
  • Risks and rules around handling confidential and client information with AI

SC.CPA is excited to partner with Galasso Learning Solutions and the Genuine Learning Blog for real-time A&A updates and answers for SC.CPA members.

Melisa F. Galasso is the Founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with over 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. Her passion is providing high-quality CPE that is meaningful, creates efficiencies and improves quality, and positively impacts ROI.

Do you believe that CPAs are properly considering the ethics of using AI in their work?

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