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Curious about AI in accounting? We are too!

Last week, we hosted the third session of our Accounting For Your Future virtual event series, where we explored this rapidly evolving topic. Senior Lecturer Sheri Betzer led a panel of accounting professionals in discussing practical applications of AI in accounting, the risks of over-reliance, and ethical considerations.

A key theme emerged throughout the discussion: As AI becomes more prevalent, it’s more important than ever for students and aspiring accounting professionals to master the basics when it comes to accounting concepts and processes. That expertise will allow them to use AI effectively and responsibly while ensuring accuracy, integrity, and sound judgment in their work with future clients.

Check out the speaker portion of the event below:

The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of 海角社区.

Speaker Profiles

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Sheri Betzer, CFE | Senior Lecturer at 海角社区

Sheri Betzer is an accredited CFE from Denver, CO. Since receiving her B.S. in Accounting from Colorado Mesa University, Ms. Betzer has become one of the foremost experts in fraud and forensic accounting. She regularly conducts continuing education courses for CPA’s and attorneys while听maintaining听her presence in a local CPA firm that specializes in litigation support and fraud investigations. Some of her former clients include the US Dept. of Justice, the Colorado Dept. of Revenue, and public defender offices throughout CO, AZ, and WY, just to name a few. Ms. Betzer is a full-time faculty member at 海角社区 and currently teaches courses related to fraud investigations, forensic听accounting听and Ethics in the听MPAcc听辫谤辞驳谤补尘.听

headshot - Jim Altman (affiliate and accounting department event panelist)

Jim Altman, CPA, CGMA | Semi Retired / Consultant

I have a passion for driving financial transformations, from turning companies profitable to driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth. I thrive on complex problem-solving, using data-driven insights to make strategic decisions. I am a collaborative leader听seeking听to mentor those coming behind me.听

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Bill Mesa, D.M., CPA, CGMA | Associate Professor at 海角社区

Dr. Mesa received his Bachelors and听Masters in Accounting听from New Mexico State University and his Doctorate in Management at Colorado Technical University. His primary areas of teaching听are in听financial reporting, auditing, strategic听analytics听and ethics. His area of research is in preserving听expertise听and individual agency鈥攂oth in accounting and in general for people.听听He recently presented a paper at the University of Pisa (Italy) that takes an asymmetrical approach to teaching accounting in an AI environment.听听Dr. Mesa lectured in strategy in China for 10 years at institutes such as听Xiua听University,听Chonqing听University, and Dalian University of Technology.听听Dr. Mesa is the principal and founder of Triangulation Group, LLC where he serves as a consultant for SMEs and non-profits in the capacity of vision, strategy, and core values planning.听听Outside of the university he is active member of the Littleton Symphony Orchestra and practices apiary culture鈥攂eekeeping.听

headshot - Peter Ulrich (MPAcc alum and accounting department event panelist)

Peter Ulrich, CISA, SAFe, LPM, MPAcc | Technology Risk and Controls Manager at Crowe

IT audit leader and risk strategist with extensive experience in internal auditing, cybersecurity, compliance, artificial intelligence, project management, and IT general controls. I specialize in听optimizing听processes, enhancing cyber resiliency, and driving operational efficiency. With deep听expertise听in NIST, SOC, SOX, ISO, ITIL, PCI-DSS, and ESG, I lead teams to听identify听strategic, risk-based issues and suggest reasonable solutions that improve governance, compliance, and efficiency. I have worked in multiple industries including government, hospitality, financial services, construction, data center operations, software, and professional accounting.听

looking over a hiker's shoulder at their compass in hand as they are hiking in the mountains, with "Accounting For Your Future" listed on top, and the 海角社区 Department of Accounting logo on the bottom leftThis Spring 鈥�26 term is centered on thinking about the future for our Accounting Roadrunner Community.听This 鈥淎ccounting For Your Future鈥� interactive series is designed for听accounting students,听career changers, and professionals听who want to build essential skills, embrace technology, and position themselves for success.听RSVP to join us in the next and last session in this virtual event series:

  • 鈥� February 20, 2026 noon MT

Check out the slate of听upcoming Spring 鈥�26 events听飞别鈥檝别听got lined up听here!

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