Summary
Join the Queensland Information Technology Discussion Group for the October session, Identifying & Implementing AI Opportunities (AI in the Accounting World Part 2), presented by Mark Johnman.
Building on Part 1, this session dives deeper into practical frameworks, real-world examples, and emerging trends shaping the future of finance.
What this session will cover
• AI Opportunity Framework — A structured approach to identifying, assessing, and prioritising AI use cases within accounting and finance teams.
• AI Implementation Case Studies — Success stories, lessons learned, and cautionary tales from organisations that have adopted AI tools and workflows.
• Finance Specific AI Applications — Practical examples including automated reconciliations, forecasting, anomaly detection, and intelligent document processing.
• Future AI Trends — What’s coming next in AI and how finance leaders can prepare for rapid technological change.
Learning Outcomes:
Gain insights into identifying, evaluating, and applying practical AI opportunities within the accounting and finance environment.
Speaker:
Mark Johnman
Dr Mark Johnman is a data scientist who works at the intersection of data analytics, AI, and business strategy. He currently works as a Data Scientist at the City of Gold Coast, where he applies data and AI to drive better decision-making across a large public-sector organisation.
Alongside this, he is a Data Analytics Lecturer at Bond University, teaching postgraduate students and contributing to the University's Centre for Data Analytics. Mark also runs his own consultancy, Johnman Lane, providing data analytics and AI advisory services to organisations looking to leverage the latest AI technologies and turn their data into a genuine competitive advantage.
Mark holds a PhD in Data Analytics from Bond University, where his research focused on media mix modelling, along with qualifications in Actuarial Science and Information Technology. With a foot in industry, academia, and consulting, Mark brings a practical perspective to how business leaders can implement AI responsibly and effectively.
Please ensure you only register for this event once to avoid duplicates in your registration and CPD Diary. If you are registering for the global version of the event, you do not need to register for the local event.