Comparing Today’s Top AI Tools for Accountants: A Hands-On Training Webinar
Overview
This hands-on AI CPE course is available individually or as part of our 5-, 10-, or 15-course AI bundles. Complete all 15 courses to earn your AI Professional Certificate for CPAs and 30 CPE credits.
This live, hands-on training webinar offers an interactive exploration of how today’s leading AI tools—ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Perplexity—compare in real accounting and finance applications. Instructors will guide participants through each of the tools, showing how each model performs across a range of professional tasks. Attendees will gain firsthand experience applying AI to everyday workflows while learning how to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards. You’ll explore how to:
- Evaluate which AI tool delivers the best results for specific accounting and finance workflows
- Understand each model’s strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases
- Apply AI to streamline reporting, research, analysis, and data-driven decision-making
- Integrate AI responsibly to enhance productivity while upholding professional integrity
Objective
To provide CPAs and other finance professionals with a hands-on, comparative understanding of today’s top AI tools and their practical use in accounting and finance tasks, while reinforcing ethical and accurate application.
Emphasis
- Demonstrations of ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Perplexity on accounting and finance problems
- Using AI for financial analysis, Excel tasks, accounting research, and report writing
- Evaluating AI output for reliability, accuracy, and professional soundness
- Key distinctions between free and paid versions of major AI models
- Responsible AI use: confidentiality, compliance, and verification best practices
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| Date | Time | Subscriptions | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 Code WA452KCPR01126 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 Code WA452LCPR01026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 Code WA452LCPR01126 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 Code WA452LCPR03026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 Code WA452ACPR01027 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 Code WA452ACPR01127 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 Code WA452ACPR03027 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 Code WA452BCPR01027 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 Code WA452BCPR03027 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 Code WA452BCPR01127 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET | Register |