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Figuring Out: Future of Audit with AI and Data Lakes | Podcast #EP14 1 Credit

Figuring Out: Future of Audit with AI and Data Lakes | Podcast #EP14 1 Credit

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    October, 2024
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Learning Objective

  • Discuss the common issues around decentralized data management, inefficiencies from Excel-based workflows, and the risks associated with data silos.  
  • Explain the importance of building contextualized data lakes to manage structured and unstructured financial data, avoiding the creation of “data swamps. 
  • Explore how AI can improve the accuracy of financial audits by pre-calculating data and cross-correlating financial documents.  
  • Identify the advantages of using AI to automate routine audit tasks and identify anomalies.  
  • Review the need for standardized approaches to data management in the accounting industry.  
  • Explore the potential for continuous audits and how AI might eliminate manual processes. 

Course Overview

Imagine a world where manual processes and outdated data management systems no longer burden financial audits.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?  

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.  

Key topics discussed: 

  • Data Lakes. 
  • Blockchain Limitations. 
  • Audit Efficiency. 
  • AI-Driven Automation. 

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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Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 1 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 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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About Experts

John Craig
John Craig

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vigilant AI

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John is the CEO of Vigilant AI, which he co-founded to help auditors and accountants leverage AI to more automate linking and testing business process documentation against accounting entries for higher quality outcomes. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, John has over 25 years of experience in bringing new technologies to market and had a previous senior role with the market leading audit analytics firm, MindBridge. A winner of the 2013 Ottawa Chamber of Commerce “40 Under Forty” Award, John proudly resides in Ottawa, Canada.

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Director - Partner Success, MYCPE ONE

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Saul Sony is the Director of Partner Success at MY-CPE, a leading continuing education platform serving professionals across Accounting, Tax, Audit, IT, Finance, and HR domains in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Saul’s dedication and expertise have been instrumental in advancing MY-CPE’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible, and affordable education to professionals worldwide. 

Under his leadership, MY-CPE has grown its offerings and reach, establishing itself as a leader in the field of professional education. Saul continues to explore new avenues to enrich the professional growth of thousands of learners, staying true to his passion for education and empowerment.

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