Welcome as we host a series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) entitled Mastering the Machine.
This is a 4-part series during the month of September. You can attend all 4, or individual sessions. All sessions are from 10am - 12pm (Central time) on the designated dates. There is a discount if you register for the entire series that is the equivalent of registering for three sessions and getting the fourth for free. So you can register for the full series if you are able to attend three or four, or you can register for individual sessions if you plan to attend one or two.
Here is a brief summary of the 4 sessions:
Mastering the Machine Learning Objectives
- AI 101 for Internal Auditor (9/5/24)
- The fundamentals of AI, including history, key concepts, and milestones
- The essentials of AI technologies, including machine learning, neural networks, and large language models
- AI applications and use cases
See more info below and click the registration button below to register for the entire series or just the first session
- Auditing AI: The Basics (9/12/24)
- The fundamentals of AI technologies and options
- How to effectively evaluate AI systems and technologies
- Considerations for internal auditors and AI best practices, including for risk management and governance
Click here to learn more about this session and to register for only this session on 9/12.
- Using AI to Audit Smarter, not Harder! (9/19/24)
- A brief overview of AI and key concepts
- How AI technologies can be applied to streamline audit processes and enhance risk assessments
- Practical methods for integrating AI tools into all phases of the audit
Click here to learn more about this session and to register for only this session on 9/19.
- Beyond Binary: Ethics and AI (9/23/24)
- A brief overview of AI and key concepts
- Ethical Issues in AI and ethical challenges posed by AI technologies, including bias, fairness, interpretability, and accountability
- Societal impact of AI technologies, including their implications for employment, privacy, security, and human rights
Click here to learn more about this session and to register for only this session on 9/23.
Mastering the Machine: AI 101 for Internal Auditors | 09/05/2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online |
Summary
This AI 101 session was developed just for internal auditors and will demystify Artificial Intelligence, providing a comprehensive understanding that empowers participants to engage with AI technologies confidently.
Learning Objectives
In this session, participants will learn:
- The fundamentals of AI, including history, key concepts, and milestones
- The essentials of AI technologies, including machine learning, neural networks, and large language models
- AI applications and use cases
Session Outline
- Fundamentals of AI
- Understand the basic definitions and distinctions between AI, machine learning, deep learning, and data science
- How AI has evolved and where it’s headed
- Learn various the AI models available and how they are used in practice
- AI Technology Essentials
- Understand machine learning basics and the different types of learning
- Learn about neural networks, the architecture of deep learning models, and natural language processing
- AI Applications and Use Cases
- Understand how AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling can support better decision-making processes in various areas of the business
- Explore the role of AI in automating routine and repetitive tasks
- Discover how AI can be utilized to identify and mitigate risks, detect fraudulent activities, and ensure compliance
Deadline to Register: August 29, 2024
Cost per session: Members $75, Non-members $150, Students $25
Cost for the full series (all 4 sessions): Members $225, Non-members $450, Students $75
CPE: 2
Learning Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Field: Auditing/Information Technology
Format: Virtual - Zoom
![](/image.php?acc=4562&id=2121170&width=100) | Elizabeth McDowell CPA, CIA Founder, Audit Forward
Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA has nearly 20 years of audit experience and is the founder of Audit Forward, an innovative internal audit consulting and training firm. Elizabeth is passionate about advancing and advocating for the internal audit profession and was recently recognized as one of the 2023 Internal Audit Beacons by Richard Chambers. Elizabeth makes auditing and training fun (no, really!) with the help of her mascot, Audie the Internal Otteror. In addition to training and consulting, Elizabeth is an adjunct Professor of Accounting at Front Range Community College.
Elizabeth’s most recent industry experience was at Achieve, where she was Sr. Director, Audit Strategy; prior to that, she held internal audit leadership roles at Elevations Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Xcel Energy after first starting her career at Ernst & Young.
Elizabeth prides herself on bringing agile audit techniques to organizations. Elizabeth is a dynamic, engaging, and enthusiastic public speaker who presents virtually and in-person to IIA chapters, Association of Certified Fraud Examiner chapters, governmental groups, and more. Read more about Elizabeth here: https://www.auditforward.com | |
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