GBD138. First Steps for Firms. RPA, Data Analytics, and AI.

"It's a great time to be in the accounting profession because now
you're FULLY equipped with all these options"


How would a firm get started with RPA and automation
technology? In this audio version of their October 2020 LinkedIn
Live session, AICPA & CIMA's Penelope Johnson speaks to
previous podcast guest Jotham Ty of Gappify in California, and
Lesley Mast, a CPA at REA and Associates in Ohio. They discuss
firms' key questions and considerations about RPA (robotic
process automation), data analytics, and AI (artificial
intelligence).


Resources. Use these links to find out more
about this topic, or to access free guidance and resources to
implement in your own team or organisation.


Get the Digital Mindset Pack with free CPE.

Explore the certificate programme for RPA Fundamentals

Browse the technology and cybersecurity resources on the
AICPA Technology Hub.

Visit dedicated coronavirus online resource centres for our
AICPA and CIMA networks.



Our Guests.


Lesley Mast, CPA, is Firm Project Manager at Rea &
Associates, Inc in Wooster, Ohio, USA. 

Jotham Ty, is Founder at Gappify, Inc in San Francisco,
California (USA). 

Penelope Johnson is a Senior Manager for Technology Product
Strategy and Management at the AICPA & CIMA head office in
Durham, North Carolina (USA).



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sound quality may vary, we hope that the insights will be
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