Vancouver Chapter - Generative AI & Building Your Personal Chat-Bots

The Generative AI & Building Your Personal Chatbots event held on Saturday for CPA professional accountants was highly successful, with strong attendance and very positive feedback from participants. 87 people attended. The high level of engagement throughout the session reflected the relevance and growing importance of AI in the accounting profession.

The speaker demonstrated in-depth knowledge and a deep understanding of artificial intelligence, going beyond surface-level explanations. She was able to break down complex concepts into clear, practical insights, showing not only how AI works but also why it matters. Her expertise was evident in the way she connected technical concepts to real-world accounting applications, making the session both informative and highly relevant.

She provided a comprehensive overview of how AI can be integrated into daily workflows, particularly for accountants. This included practical examples of how AI can streamline repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and support better organization of work. At the same time, she thoughtfully addressed the limitations and potential risks of AI, ensuring attendees gained a balanced and realistic perspective.

An especially valuable part of the session was her comparison of leading AI tools such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. She clearly explained the differences between these platforms, their strengths, and when to use each one, helping participants make more informed decisions about adopting AI tools in their professional work.

A key highlight of the event was the hands-on component, where participants built their own chatbots. This interactive experience allowed attendees to directly apply what they learned and see how chatbots can be used to organize tasks, automate responses, and enhance productivity in accounting environments.

Overall, the event was highly engaging, insightful, and practical. It successfully provided CPA professionals with both the knowledge and confidence to start integrating AI into their workflows in a meaningful way.