Summary
Join the Queensland Information Technology Discussion Group for the August session, Leveraging AI in Business: AI in the Accounting World (Part 1), presented by Mark Johnman.
This session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the accounting profession and what organisations need to do to prepare.
Key topics include:
Core Themes
• Demystifying AI — What AI actually is, where it fits in modern organisations, and how to think about its role.
• Strategic Value of AI — Practical ways AI can enhance efficiency, insight, and decision making.
• Limitations of AI — Understanding what AI can’t do, common pitfalls, and emerging risks.
Building AI Ready Organisations
Mark will outline the foundational pillars required to successfully adopt and scale AI:
• Technology & Data Strategy — Ensuring the right infrastructure and data foundations.
• Talent & Skills — Developing people capabilities to work effectively with AI.
• Leadership & Governance — Setting direction, oversight, and responsible AI practices.
• Culture & Change Management — Creating an environment that embraces innovation and continuous learning.
The EEE Framework for AI Implementation
A practical model for embedding AI across an organisation:
• Enable & Encourage — Training teams and providing access to AI tools.
• Enterprise — Strategic, organisation wide AI initiatives.
• Execution — Tactical AI projects that deliver immediate value, setting the stage for Part 2 of the series.
Learning Outcomes:
Gain insights into how AI is reshaping the accounting profession and learn the strategic, organisational, and practical capabilities required to adopt, govern, and implement AI effectively.
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.
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