March 11, 2026

Livestream

2 CPE Credits

Livestream Only: How AI Fits into the Accounting World

March 11, 2026
Livestream
2 CPE Credits

Livestream Only: How AI Fits into the Accounting World

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    Instructor

    Karl
    Egnatoff

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    Karl Egnatoff, CPA, CITP

    Bio
    Karl Egnatoff is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) currently living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. During the past 28 years Mr. Egnatoff has worked as a consultant, trainer, and as a software engineer while engaged on projects for business organization of all types. Prior to this, Karl worked in public accounting as well as in private sector accounting. Since 2009, Karl has worked presenting and creating material in association with numerous continuing educations organizations. In addition to being a CPA, he is also a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP).

    Mr. Egnatoff is a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also achieved a number of technology certifications.

    Karl graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. During his time in college, he participated in division I Cross County competing on the varsity squad. He was also on Marshall's Track team.

    During the course of his career, Mr. Egnatoff has owned and operated a number of successful businesses. All of these provided services to other organizations in the business community. The experience he garnered while serving these organizations helps him now as he writes and presents continuing professional education through Phoenix Beach.

    Mr. Egnatoff is a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also achieved a number of technology certifications including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Software Engineer (CSE) and Certified Integration Developer (CID).

    Karl and his wife Lana have been married for twenty-seven years. They have two grown sons, Jordan and Steven.
This session is designed as a primer to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and to discuss how it will impact accountants as they work. The material will briefly explain what AI is and then focus on ways that it is already serving those in the accounting realm. It will close with a look at future AI-centric developments that will have great potential to positively impact on the accounting profession. Those wishing to gain an understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it will be used by accountants should consider attending this session.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify basic constructs of AI 
  • Distinguish between discriminative and generative artificial intelligence
  • Explain ways AI will improve efforts to properly account for an organization

Major Topics

  • An overview of AI constructs
  • How artificial intelligence is being used by accountants today 
  • Accounting-centric AI developments on the horizon

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE Credits
2
General

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Specialized Knowledge
  • Technology

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Accounting and other business professionals with a need to understand AI technology.

Provider

Taymes, LLC

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