March Meeting - AI: Friend or Foe

When:  Mar 18, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM (ET)
Associated with  Grand Rapids Chapter

Register today for the free March 18, 2025 chapter luncheon meeting featuring Dr. Scott Dell, co-author of ChatGPT and AI for Accountants: A Practitioners Guide.

Artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbots like ChatGPT have taken the world by storm. With over 100 million users in less than two months, it is the fastest-growing computer application to hit the world, EVER! It continues to grow exponentially not only in the number of users but in its power and flexibility.

So, what’s the big deal?

This tool, in all modesty, will CHANGE WORK AND LIFE AS WE KNOW IT. Not only will jobs be displaced, but ultimately, more will be created. In this session, we share with you some background information to understand this amazing tool while sharing insights about applying its power in the world of accounting. We will discover the opportunities and limitations of this life-changing resource as we “go live” in asking questions and getting answers that could help us all be better at what we do. Business and life will never be the same. We are making history. Join us to discover what ChatGPT can do for you, your organizations, and the constituents you serve.

The meeting will be held at Bridgewater Place (333 Bridge Avenue NW, Grand Rapids). Please park on Level C and enter through the sliding doors. The chapter will provide parking passes to all chapter members and guests.

Attendee cost: FREE

11:30 AM – Doors open for early networking
12:00 PM – Lunch begins
12:15 PM – Presentation begins

Registration: Please register using the RSVP button at the bottom of the event page. If you encounter difficulty registering for this event, RSVP directly to Chuk Gottschall (cgottschall@pinnaclecpa.com).

About the Presenter

Dr. Scott Dell
Ferris State University

“Dr. Scott” Dell is an award-winning academic, engaging AI keynoter, successful author, recovering CPA, lifelong learner, enthusiastic teacher, experienced entrepreneur, motivating coach, and proud Navy veteran. He thrives on building skills and knowledge of his students/clients/colleagues, helping them grow personally and professionally. His AI workshops, presentations, and keynotes are not to be missed.

He co-wrote with Mfon Akpan the AI guidebook for accountants, ChatGPT and AI for Accountants: A Practitioners Guide. He also authored "Your COMPLETE Guide to SUCCEEDING with LinkedIn" and co-authored the book/course “Living Your DREAM CAREER”. He has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and publications.

Grand Rapids IMA Chapter Board

Brian Braat, CPA, CGMA
Practice Director, Robert Half

Craig Siskonen, CMA
Controller, MED-1 Occupational Health System

Jan Hintze, CMA
Reimbursement Supervising Coordinator, Holland Hospital

Jennifer McMahan, CPA, CMA, MST
Partner, Crowe

Charles Gottschall, CPA, CMA, CSCA
Partner, Pinnacle CPA + Advisors

Anne Leighty
Partner, Phoenix Group

Grand Rapids IMA Strategic Partners

Crowe LLPDWH Corp.Grand River BankOVD InsuranceThe Phoenix Group LLCPinnacle CPA + AdvisorsRBS Wealth ManagementRobert Half

Location

Bridgewater Place
333 Bridge Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504