Real AI use cases and evaluation frameworks for finance leaders

This comprehensive session features AI evolution education from machine learning to agentic systems, giving you the knowledge foundation to understand current capabilities. You'll see specific accounting applications including invoice processing automation, budget forecasting systems, and month-end close acceleration demonstrated through real examples.

The advantage of this educational approach is gaining strategic perspective on AI opportunities in your finance department. When you understand AI terminology, see working applications, and learn how successful organizations evaluate AI solutions, you develop informed judgment about potential next steps.

The benefit is clear understanding of AI capabilities and familiarity with evaluation frameworks used by finance leaders. You'll leave with practical knowledge to identify automation opportunities, understand what questions to ask vendors, and think strategically about AI adoption in your finance operations.

• Understand AI evolution and terminology, learn the practical differences between GenAI, LLMs, agents, and agentic AI systems in accounting contexts

• See AI use cases in accounting, learn specific examples of invoice processing, budget forecasting, tax compliance, and month-end close applications

• Learn strategic AI evaluation frameworks, understand the four-step approach for identifying use cases, assessing vendors, and planning pilot programs

• Recognize common AI pitfalls early, discover hallucinations, integration challenges, and build vs buy considerations before making decisions