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SUMMARY: First Look Webcast: AI In Action: Real Tools. Real Results.
DESCRIPTION: Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving beyond simple automation and chatbots. A new generation of agentic AI systems—AI that can plan\, reason\, and execute multi-step tasks— is beginning to transform how accounting work is performed across the entire financial workflow.  In this practical one-hour webinar\, Dr. Andrew Schwarz\, Professor of Information Systems at Louisiana State University and a nationally recognized speaker on applied AI\, will demonstrate how accounting professionals can leverage agentic AI to streamline complex processes\, reduce manual effort\, and improve decision quality. Rather than focusing on theory\, this session emphasizes real tools and real results. Participants will see how AI agents can assist with tasks such as document ingestion\, reconciliation support\, anomaly detection\, audit preparation\, and financial analysis by coordinating multiple tools and datasets within a structured workflow.Dr. Schwarz will walk through concrete examples of how agentic AI can function as a digital accounting co-worker\, orchestrating tasks such as gathering financial data\, validating entries\, generating reports\, and identifying potential compliance risks. The session will also address practical considerations for integrating AI responsibly into accounting environments\, including governance\, verification\, and human oversight.By the end of the webinar\, participants will have a clear understanding of:• How agentic AI differs from traditional automation and generative AI tools• Where AI agents can add immediate value in the accounting workflow• Examples of AI-assisted accounting tasks using today’s tools• How organizations can begin experimenting safely with AI-augmented accounting processesThis session is designed for accountants\, financial managers\, auditors\, and business leaders who want to move beyond the hype and understand how AI can meaningfully augment accounting work today.Participants will leave with a practical framework for thinking about AI-augmented accounting workflows—where humans remain in control while AI agents handle the repetitive\, data-intensive tasks that slow teams down\n \nPurchase this webcast as an individual program\, or get the members-only First Look Bundle and save!\n  \n2026 First Look Webcast Series\n  \nMay 27OBBBA: Fact vs FictionRichard Tullier Jr.\, CPA · PartnerWegmann Dazet\, CPAs · New Orleans\, LAJune 24Time &amp\; Stress: Managing the PressureGloria McConnel-Passman · PartnerSuccess Labs · Baton Rouge\, LAJuly 29AI In Action: Real Tools. Real Results.Dr. Andrew Schwartz · Professor of Information SystemsLouisiana State University · Baton Rouge\, LAAugust 25Accounting &amp\; Auditing Update: Standards Shifts &amp\; What's NextKurt Oestriecher\, CPA · PartnerOestriecher &amp\; Company\, CPAs · Alexandria\, LASeptember 307 Most Underrated Time-Saving Tech Tools RevealedLes Nettleton Metairie\, LAOctober 28Estate and Succession Planning With a Privately Owned CompanyNene Gianfala\, CPA/ABV\, ASA-BV/IA · PartnerVanessa Claiborne\, CPA/ABV\, ASA · PartnerChaffe &amp\; Associates · New Orleans\, LANovember 19Retirement Plan UpdateAnne Oestriecher\, CPA\, CFP · PartnerOestriecher Financial Management · Alexandria\, LADecember 10Identify and Resolve 7 Cash Flow &amp\; Profitability Issues Before They Become Major CrisesRuth King · Profit &amp\; Wealth GuruDuluth\, GA\n  
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