Figuring Out: Future of Audit with AI and Data Lakes | Podcast #EP14 1 Credit
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Imagine a world where manual processes and outdated data management systems no longer burden financial audits. How would your firm benefit from real-time data analysis and AI-driven automation? Â
In this Episode, John Craig, CEO of Vigilant AI, discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the audit space. We explore how financial data management is evolving through contextualized data lakes, automation, and AI-driven analysis and why it’s time for the accounting industry to embrace standardized approaches to data management. We’ll also discuss the role of AI in tackling decentralized data management challenges and the potential pitfalls of technologies like blockchain and data swamps. Â
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Whether you're an accountant, auditor, or business owner, this Episode offers practical insights into the future of audit innovation. Tune into this CPE Podcast to learn more about how Vigilant AI shapes the future of financial audits and where the industry is headed.
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| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
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| Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
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