CFO Series: Often Wrong, Never in Doubt: Risk of Trusting AI
June 11, 2027
Vendor Webinar
2 CPE Credits
Instructor
Don Minges
CFO Series: Often Wrong, Never in Doubt: Risk of Trusting AI
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Instructor
Don
Minges
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Don Minges, MBA
Bio
Don Minges is a fractional CFO who worked in diverse industries at various stages of development. He has experience in profitability enhancement, strategic planning, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, consulting, turnarounds, economic forecasting, cost accounting and financial analysis. Minges has experience raising equity for several growing firms and also has invested equity capital into promising businesses. He has served on the board of directors of many firms. Minges graduated with highest honors from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke.
Not long ago, humans did the thinking and machines did the work, now with AI
the opposite is true. The focus is
have we abdicated our judgement to AI? Why do many humans no longer use their wisdom? Many no longer ask, "Why," instead they just do as they are instructed. The system speaks and the human consents. AI is now the agent in charge. What are the dangers? How can we fight against the trends? What does this mean for essential human skills, including judgement? Nonetheless, we are still responsible and to be blamed. Join us to understand what we must do to manage this pervasive and growing risk.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
Identify the fundamental issues and risk involved with using AI
Assess options to regain control?
Analyze requirements to review and monitor AI
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
How has AI fundamentally changed our professional and personal lives?
Who supervises AI?
Who is responsible for AI?
Who audits AI?
The risk of speed
The risk of giving AI agency
What is ‘cognitive surrender’?
How do different professionals treat and use AI?
The need for critical thinking and human review
CPE Credits Available
2 CPE Credits
2
Auditing
Things to Know About This Course
Course Level
Intermediate
Professional Area of Focus
A&A
Prerequisites
At least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports; experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.
Advanced Preparation
None
Intended Audience
Financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, accountants, board members, advisors, and consultants; CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry; business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in realizing more profitability. Those who strive to improve the ov
