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Webinar | ACCA

Accounting expertise meets machine intelligence

This webinar was first broadcast in November 2024 as part of ACCA's global flagship virtual conference – Accounting for the Future

Overview

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How should we approach implementation of AI in our businesses? Our panelists will highlight strategic approaches, examining common challenges and innovative solutions employed by industry leaders, informed by ACCA's report ‘The Smart Alliance: accounting expertise meets machine intelligence’. We'll uncover valuable lessons, emerging best practices and actionable insights for accounting professionals looking to understand the potential value of AI, with practical strategies for successful implementation and value creation.

In this webinar we look at:

  • significant tangible outcomes of AI adoption
  • financial benefits and role transformation
  • skills and competencies for AI adoption
  • governance and compliance in AI adoption
  • collaboration and cross-functional integration
  • best practices for AI adoption.

James Best FCCA, All Dimensions Consulting
After a 15-year career in accountancy, James spent the past decade exploring how technology, particularly AI, can enhance human capabilities, with a focus on blending emotional intelligence with AI integration to foster adaptive, human-centred systems.

Alec Manning FCCA, Head of Data Science, Three UK
Alec leads Three UK’s data science team. Having started his career in accounting and senior finance roles in industry, he became captivated by the transformative power of data science, prompting a pivotal shift in his professional trajectory through an MSc in Data Science.

Andrew Lim FCCA, AI Engineer, AI Singapore
Andrew is an AI engineer with AI Singapore, a national programme set up to enhance Singapore’s AI capabilities to power its future digital economy. He has over a decade of professional experience in assisting leaders in managing funding, statutory reporting and control matters.

Bala Iyer FCCA, CEO, The Walnut Ai
With 20 years' experience in financial markets, Bala has worked in banks in Singapore, Tokyo, London and Johannesburg. He is an entrepreneur, bringing innovation through machine learning and generative AI – focusing on risk, finance, and operations.

Price

Price Free

Location

Global

Date & time

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