Centre for Innovation in Accounting Education
Events
2nd Annual Rotman CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting Innovation Research Conference
Date: Monday, October 21, 2019
Location: Rotman School of Management - University of Toronto
Conference Program
8:30 AM |
COFFEE & REGISTRATION CHECK-IN |
9:00 AM |
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
- Alex Edwards (University of Toronto, Centre Director)
- Carol Wilding (CPA Ontario, President & Chief Executive Officer)
- Susan Christoffersen (University of Toronto, Vice Dean)
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9:10 AM |
TOPIC 1: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Moderator: Aida Wahid (University of Toronto)
Using Machine Learning to Predict Outcomes in Tax Law
- Ben Alarie (Blue J Legal and University of Toronto)
Predictive Analytics and the Changing Manufacturing Employment Relationship
- Eva Labro (University of North Carolina)
Machine Learning Improves Accounting Estimates
- Miklos Vasarhelyi (Rutgers University)
An Introduction to AI in Financial Statement Audits
- Miyo Yamashita and Adam Massia (Mindbridge Ai)
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10:30 AM |
BREAK |
11:00 AM |
TOPIC 1: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (Continued)
Lots of Luck – Lessons from Soccer Analytics
- Nils Rudi (Yale University)
Responsible AI: Considerations for Fairness, Explainability and Accountability
Panel Discussion
- Ben Alarie, Eva Labro, Miklos Vasarhelyi, Miyo Yamashita, Adam Massia, Nils Rudi, and Jodie Wallis
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12:10 PM |
LUNCH |
1:10 PM |
TOPIC 2: BLOCKCHAIN
Moderator: Franco Wong (University of Toronto)
Blockchain, Recent Developments beyond Cryptocurrencies
- Gilles Hilary (Georgetown University)
Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrencies
Panel Discussion
- Gilles Hilary and Shagufta Sayani
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2:10 PM |
BREAK |
2:40 PM |
TOPIC 3: CYBER SECURITY
Moderator: Ramy Elitzur (University of Toronto)
Cyber and AI
Evolution of a CPA through Cyber Risk
Cyber Risk in Perspective
- Gilles Hilary (Georgetown University)
Panel Discussion
- Dina Kamal, Tabish Gill, and Gilles Hilary
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4:00 PM |
CONCLUDING REMARKS |
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