
 The Accounting Podcast Rethinking Accounting Education in the Age of AI
 May 31, 2024 
 Dr. Mfon Akpan discusses incorporating AI in accounting education, skills gap in graduates, future of the CPA profession, and importance of personal interaction in education. Topics cover challenges and benefits of AI in education, improving salaries in accounting, balancing work-life, and embracing AI in accounting. Guest stresses lifelong learning amid technology advancements. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Exploring AI Prompting and Integration in Education and Accounting 
 01:59 • 5min 
 Exploring the Integration of AI in Education with Practical Examples 
 07:01 • 4min 
 Navigating Skills Development in a Changing Technological Landscape 
 11:05 • 3min 
 Addressing Labor Shortages and Educational Gaps in Accounting 
 14:08 • 3min 
 Relevance of Practical Skills in Accounting Education 
 16:56 • 9min 
 Navigating Accounting Staffing Shortages and AI Accelerated Education 
 26:25 • 2min 
 Rethinking Education: AI vs. Tradition 
 28:39 • 11min 
 Improving Accounting Salaries Through Education Cost Reduction and Wealth Sharing 
 39:27 • 4min 
 Technological Impact on Accounting Education and Workforce Retention 
 43:09 • 9min 
 AI-Powered Solutions in Accounting and Rethinking Work Hours 
 51:44 • 4min 
 Rethinking Accounting Education and Embracing Technology 
 56:10 • 8min 

