Summary
Designed for management and financial accountants, this practical webinar explores how data ontologies and semantic models can support more consistent, reliable and informed decision-making in everyday accounting practice.
Through practical demonstrations and real-world examples, Richard will explain how ontologies establish shared business meanings and how semantic models in platforms such as Microsoft Fabric and Snowflake organise definitions, relationships and calculations into reliable foundations for analysis, planning and reporting.
The session will also explore how these foundations can support AI-enabled analysis and help accountants work more effectively with large volumes of financial data. If time permits, month-end reporting will be considered as one possible application. Throughout the webinar, the emphasis will be on using technology to enhance, rather than replace, professional judgement.
Whether you are already using these technologies or are just beginning to explore them, you will leave with a clearer understanding of how ontologies, semantic models and AI-enabled analytics can add value to accounting practice.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the roles of data ontologies and semantic models
- See how semantic models improve data consistency, analysis and reporting
- Explore how reliable data foundations support AI and analytics
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity and decision-making within your organisation
If you need help registering, contact nz.events@cpaaustralia.com.au or call 0800 571 001 (NZ) or +64 9870 7716.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Speaker
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Richard Kenyon
Richard Kenyon is Associate Director, AI and Automation at Datacom, with more than 20 years’ experience in technology, data science, software engineering and business transformation.
He built his first neural network in the early 1990s, when the technology was still largely emerging from the research domain. A regular speaker on AI and innovation,
Richard helps organisations turn data into practical insights and apply emerging technologies to improve decision-making, productivity and business outcomes.
Fees
Below is all of the pricing information for the event.
NZD pricing is inclusive of GST.
Member fee: Complimentary
Non-Member fee: $20.00 NZD