ChatGPT and Advanced Accounting Research

This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT and other AI tools, is transforming accounting research methodologies and practices. Students will explore the shift from traditional search engine-based research to AI-driven insights, learning how to leverage various AI platforms for enhanced financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. The course emphasizes practical applications of AI in accounting contexts while addressing critical considerations such as data verification, ethical usage, and professional judgment. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Evaluate the differences between traditional search engine research and AI-driven accounting research
• Apply effective prompt engineering techniques to optimize AI interactions for accounting queries
• Analyze the capabilities and limitations of various AI platforms for specific accounting tasks
• Create specialized AI personas to enhance the quality and relevance of financial research insights
• Implement AI tools to automate routine research tasks and regulatory monitoring
• Assess the ethical implications and limitations of AI-generated accounting insights
• Develop strategies to verify and validate AI-produced financial information
• Integrate AI research tools into professional accounting workflows
• Demonstrate how AI can enhance, rather than replace, professional accounting judgment
• Evaluate emerging trends in AI-driven tax compliance and regulatory responses

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• The accounting research transformation: Comparing Google vs. AI methodologies
• AI ecosystems and specialized models for accounting applications
• Advanced prompt engineering techniques for financial and tax research
• AI-powered search engines and deep research platforms for accounting professionals
• AI as an ideation and thinking partner for complex accounting problems
• Specialized accounting research tools and AI superstores
• Persona priming and P&P stacking methodologies for optimal AI interactions
• Ethical considerations and limitations of AI in accounting research
• The compliance chess effect: AI's impact on tax planning and regulatory response
• AI-driven automation for regulatory updates and compliance monitoring