National Bookkeeping Week, January 20-24, 2025, is a time dedicated to recognizing bookkeepers’ invaluable contributions and highlighting their essential role in maintaining the financial health of businesses and organizations. As we delve into the world of numbers, records, and meticulous attention to detail, we invite you to join us in celebrating the unsung heroes who keep the financial engines running smoothly.
Over the 5 days, we will run events, share stories, profiles, and businesses, and elevate and highlight the profession nationwide.
To learn more about National Bookkeeping Week visit bookkeepingweek.ca
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This engaging presentation will explore what Artificial Intelligence is (and isn’t), the popular tools in the space, how it differs from process automation, and ways bookkeepers can leverage these technologies to accelerate their processes and drive additional value for their clients.
Presenter: Craig Elies
For over 25 years, Craig Elies has led large-scale digital transformation initiatives across financial services, energy, and manufacturing, serving in technical and strategic leadership roles that delivered measurable gains in operational efficiency and enterprise scalability. Today, as Co-Founder and Partner at ClarityArc Consulting Inc., Craig focuses on helping mid-market and enterprise clients harness AI, Process Automation, and Data to modernize systems, reduce complexity, and design for growth.
Meeting Format:
- Informal networking and meal service from Moxies - 5:30 pm-6:45 pm (each attendee is responsible for their meal tab)
- CPB Canada announcements and attendee introductions 6:45 pm
- Presentation – 7 pm – 8 pm
- Informal networking and meeting adjournment 8 pm-8:30 pm
Location: Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary SOUTH (Deerfoot Meadows) 8001 11 Street SE, Usual meeting rooms are down the hallway to the left of the main entry, Calgary, AB, T2H 0B8
Contact: Regional Network Chair: Angelique McKenzie Email: angelique@practique.ca