9:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. | Top Tech Issues for Governmental Accounting and Financial Professionals
Discover how to put today’s technology tools to work efficiently, effectively, and securely at your organization to boost productivity while reducing costs. Learn about AI tools, cybersecurity risks and solutions, new features in Microsoft Office applications, and improving productivity with automation tools. No matter your job title or responsibilities, you'll take away countless recommendations to address your top tech issues.
Speaker:
Randy Johnston
11:20 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Connect, Transform, and Analyze Data Like a Pro With Power Query
In today’s data-driven environment, financial professionals are expected not only to analyze numbers but to transform them into actionable insights. Take a deep dive into the practical applications of Power Query in both Excel and Power BI, tailored for those who already have a foothold in financial data analysis. Learn how to streamline your data preparation process, saving time and reducing errors by automating the tedious tasks of connecting to various data sources, combining datasets, and cleaning up data for more efficient analysis. Go beyond the basics and gain the skills to create custom columns and perform advanced data transformations that lead to more meaningful financial reports. You'll walk away not only having sharpened your analytical capabilities but also with the confidence to tackle complex data challenges with ease.
Speaker:
Lawrence A. "Mac" McClelland
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. | Ripped From the Headlines: Lessons Learned From the Most Interesting Tech Crimes
Dive into real-world cases of financial fraud, cybercrime, and ethics breaches that have captivated the business and accounting world. Analyze how these crimes unfolded, the warning signs that were missed, and the internal control and technology failures that enabled them. Explore modern threats, including AI-enabled deception, and learn practical steps to strengthen fraud prevention, data protection, and governance. From shocking embezzlements to headline-making cyberattacks, you'll hear true stories turned into powerful lessons for today’s accounting and finance professionals.
Speaker:
Brian Tankersley
3:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Strategic Automation: Agentic AI Platform Applications
Examine agentic AI models and their application within integration platform as a service (iPaaS) environments. Explore the architectural components and operational methodologies of leading iPaaS tools, understanding their critical role in scalable workflow automation. Delineate the strategic advantages of embedding AI-driven logic into business processes, and develop a forward-looking perspective on operational efficiency and organizational agility. Through structured content, gain actionable insights into leveraging these advanced technologies to drive significant improvements in business performance and competitive positioning.
Speaker:
Stephen Yoss