{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 04: Will Accountants Become Data Scientists by 2030? w\/ Joshua Ebner","description":"Data Science Impact in Accounting &amp;amp; Finance || In this episode, we talk with Joshua Ebner, Founder and Chief Data Scientist at Sharp Sight, about the impact of data science in accounting and finance. With 20 years of experience at companies like Apple and Bank of America, Josh shares how analytics, machine learning, and AI are transforming the industry. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about the future of accounting and finance! &amp;nbsp; RESOURCES &amp;amp; LINKS MENTIONED: \ud83d\udc49 Earn CPE credits: www.cpeflow.com&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Joshua Ebner LinkedIn Profile: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joshuaebner\/&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Sharp Sight: https:\/\/www.sharpsightlabs.com\/&amp;nbsp; --------------------  Topics Covered:  00:30 Introduction to Joshua Ebner 01:10 What is Data Science, and What do Data Scientists do 06:32 Data Science Tools: SQL, Python, Seaborn 11:23 Embracing Data Science Skills in the Finance Sector 18:37 Transitioning from major companies to founding his own company 22:04 Service of Sharp Sight 25:06 Importance of machine learning skills 28:38 How AI will make tech workers more productive 34:08 What is Synthetic Data and AI Data Limitations 38:25 The Future of Technology and adding Sensors to Everything 43:50 Robotics and Machine Learning Techniques 50:50 Generative AI Models, and Video Models 52:40 Does OpenAI 4.0 API damage custom AI Companies 56:25 How should accounting financial professionals approach generative AI 58:35 Key Skills for Aspiring Data Scientist for business and machine learning  -------------------- SAY HI ON SOCIAL:  CPE Flow LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cpe-flow\/&amp;nbsp; Connect w\/ Nathan on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nathanliao\/&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cpe_flow\/&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Listen to the Flow Podcast here: https:\/\/www.cpeflow.com\/free&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; #cpeflow #cpe #flowpodcast #nathanliao #cpecourses #cpecredits ","author_name":"Flow Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/516388","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32074722\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/32074722"}