Lunch & Learn Webcast: AI's Impact on Trust & Security
Overview
AI presents auditors and accountants many opportunities and challenges. This session briefly reviews the current principal models for AI. It then identifies the nearly self-evident opportunities for using AI. The session then focuses on significant challenges concerning trust and security that AI poses.As part of that discussion Dr. Le Guyader will discuss his research into OpenAI ChatGPT, part of which was recently featured in Lagniappe (A Short Conversation with ChatCPT About US GAAP, Nov/Dec 25, pp 16-17).
This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered.
NOTE: This product is for the individual Webcast Lunch & Learn course.
2026 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes:
May 19 – AI's Impact on Trust & Security
Louis Le Guyader, Ph.D., CPA • Professor, Department of Accounting & Finance
Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA
Jun 16 – Turning Financial Results Into Strategic Recommendations
Randy LeBeau, CPA • Partner, Outsourced Accounting Services
Kevin Curren, CPA • Associate Director in the Audit and Assurance Services Group
EisnerAmper LLP • New Orleans, LA
Jul 21 – Navigating the Evolving Talent Landscape: Trends Reshaping Hiring and Leadership
Carrie Lewis, CPA (Inactive) • Senior Vice President
Robert Half Finance and Accounting • New Orleans, LA
Aug 27 – Louisiana Tax Legislative Update, Tax Reform and More
Robert “Bob” Angelico, CPA • Partner
Liskow • New Orleans, LA
Sep 22 – When Internal Controls Fail: Real Fraud Cases and What They Teach Us
Diane B. Allison, CPA • Owner
Diane B. Allison, CPA • Baton Rouge, LA
Oct 20 – Business Insurance 101: Types, Risks & Smart Decisions
Casey Brandt, CISR • Property & Casualty Consultant
Gilsbar • Covington, LA
Nov 17 – 2025-2026 Tax Update
Bryan Ehricht, CPA • James Lambert Riggs and Associates, Inc.
Hammond, LA
Dec 8 – Preparing for a Smooth Audit
Eric Bosch, CPA • Regional Market Leader
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC • New Orleans, LA
This event is part of the following bundles:
Lunch & Learn Webcast Bundle
Multiple Events Between -
Up to 16.00 Credits
Dig in to the 2026 Lunch & Learn WEBCAST Bundle & save! Our Small Business Lunch & Learn Series serves up a satisfying portion of the topics that matter most. Layered with great speakers, each high-quality program features detailed, practical advice and helpful takeaways to make businesses better. Order up the series value meal — a hearty 16 CPE credits at a great bundle price. The Lunch & Learn Bundle can be purchased through May 20, 2026, after which programs can be individually purchased. These lunchtime, 2-hour programs (11:30a-1:10p) give you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered. NOTE: This product is for the 8-program, Webcast Lunch & Learn Bundle. Programs also may be purchased individually Looking for the In-Person Bundle? Learn more and register for the In-Person Bundle.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Louis Le Guyader, Southeastern Louisiana University
Dr. Lou Le Guyader is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond.
His career in business education combines university appointments with private sector work. He has held appointments at Princeton and Columbia, and maintains a private practice as a CPA.
He has contributed significantly to US GAAP including, in particular, “Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” “Stock-based Compensation,” and the impact of Fair Value accounting on banks, among other topics. He was an active participant in the regulatory discussions surrounding Fair Value Accounting during the 2018 financial crisis and the proposed convergence of US GAAP with IFRS.
Dr. Le Guyader earned his Big Four experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and its legacy firms in NYC. He served in the National Office, the Financial Risk Management Consulting Practice, and as an auditor.
He was an investment banker at BNP Paribas. There his accomplishments include financing a major portion of the electric power generation assets serving rural Louisiana, Texas and Kansas. He led the Australasian capital markets practice of the bank among other responsibilities and achievements.
Non-Member Price $90.00
Member Price $55.00