AI in Accounting & Finance: Opportunities, Risks & What's Next

When:  Apr 28, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 10:00 AM (ET)
Associated with  Long Island Chapter


Overview
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept—it’s actively reshaping the accounting and finance landscape. From automating routine processes to enabling deeper insights and faster decision-making, AI presents both powerful opportunities and important considerations for today’s finance professionals.Join us for a dynamic breakfast session where we’ll explore how AI is being applied in real-world finance environments—and what it means for you and your organization.

What You’ll Learn
- Practical use cases for AI in accounting and finance
- How AI can enhance productivity and operational performance
- Key risks and limitations to understand before adoption
- Ethical considerations surrounding AI usage
- A live demonstration of an AI-powered solution

Featured Speaker


Robby Laporta
Technical & Project Lead
Accounting and Reporting Solutions
Deloitte

Robby Laporta is a leader in Deloitte’s Accounting and Reporting Solutions practice, advising organizations on AI strategy, adoption, and enablement across accounting, assurance, and financial reporting. With nearly a decade of experience spanning public accounting and controllership transformation, Robby specializes in helping organizations identify high-value opportunities and implement generative AI solutions.

His expertise includes AI-powered document extraction, agentic automation, and enterprise AI integration. Robby is a CPA and holds certifications in Microsoft Azure AI and UiPath.

Event Details

Date: April 28

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Location: Deloitte Jericho Office - 2 Jericho Plaza, 3rd Floor Jericho, NY 11753

🕢7:30 – 8:00 AM Check-in, networking, and light breakfast
8:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation and discussion

Why Attend
- Stay ahead of emerging trends impacting the finance function
- Gain practical, real-world insights—not just theory
- Network with fellow finance and accounting professionals
- Walk away with actionable ideas to bring back to your organization

Attendees can receive two continuing professional education (CPE) credits for participating in this event.

Reserve your seat today and join us for an insightful morning on the future of finance!

Location

Deloitte Jericho Office
2 Jericho Plaza
3rd Floor
Jericho, NY 11753