28th Annual Workshop at the CAAA Conference in Toronto
Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 8:30 am - noon
The Centre for Accounting Ethics is pleased to invite all CAAA Conference attendees to its annual Workshop. The workshop will be held in conjunction with the CAAA Annual Conference.
Deep Fakes and the Role of the Profession
Deep fakes are reshaping reality—are professionals ready? With deep fake technology advancing at an alarming rate, how can businesses and professionals distinguish fact from fabrication? This session dives into the ethical, legal, and professional challenges posed by AI-generated deception.
Renowned researcher Maura Grossman (University of Waterloo) will unveil the latest insights on deep fake technology, followed by a dynamic discussion with Zain Raheel, EY’s Forensic Leader, on the ethical and practical challenges professionals must navigate in an era where seeing is no longer believing.
How do we uphold trust when technology can so easily distort reality? Join us for a thought-provoking session on the growing threat of deep fakes to businesses, society, and professional integrity.
Program
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 8:45 | Welcome & Announcements Krista Fiolleau, Centre for Accounting Ethics |
| 8:45 - 10:15 |
Maura Grossman, University of Waterloo |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:45 - 12:00 |
Zain Raheel, EY, Forensics & Integrity Leader |
| 12:00 |
Closing Remarks |
We welcome all CAAA conference participants and will start our workshop with breakfast. Although the workshop is free to conference attendees, we ask you to register on the conference registration form and, in particular, check off whether you will be requiring lunch so we can keep our food order reasonably accurate.
If you have any questions, please contact Krista Fiolleau krista.fiolleau@uwaterloo.ca or Jenny Rothwell at jrothwell@uwaterloo.ca
Speaker Bios
Maura R. Grossman, J.D., PhD
University of Waterloo
Maura is a Research Professor in the School of Computer Science, cross appointed to the School of Public Health Sciences, at the University of Waterloo; an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University; and an affiliate faculty member at the Vector Institute of Artificial Intelligence, all in Ontario, Canada. She is also Principal at Maura Grossman Law, an eDiscovery law and consulting firm in Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.
Maura has been widely recognized for her scholarly work evaluating the application of supervised machine-learning technologies (i.e., technology-assisted review or TAR) in the fields of law, government archives, and healthcare. Her studies have frequently been cited in the case law and literature, in North America and abroad. More recently, Maura’s scholarship has focused on responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAI) and AI as evidence. Maura is also well known for her appointments as a special master and/or as an expert in many high-profile U.S. federal and state court cases. In addition to her J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center, Maura also holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology from the Derner Institute of Adelphi University
Zain Raheel, CPA
Forensics & Integrity Leader
EY Canada
In his role as the National Leader of the Forensic & Integrity Services Practice at EY LLP in Toronto, Canada, Zain spearheads the Financial Crimes and Regulatory initiatives for the Financial Services and Mining and Metals sector.
The Forensic & Integrity Services Practice includes a dedicated and specialized group of forensic technology specialists whose experience includes the ability to interrogate and analyse massive amounts of data using analytical tools and electronic discovery structure, as well as skilled forensic accountants who quantify the financial impact of the underlying transactional information.
Zain conducts financial investigations and is focused on helping companies develop pragmatic solutions to large scale issues through the development of a structure that engages people, develops processes and leverages technology.
Previous Workshops
2024: Ethical Tax Planning and Social Justice: Navigating Decisions for Equitable Outcomes
John Oakey, Vice President of Taxation at CPA Canada, delivered an interactive speech on "Navigating Ethical Challenges in Tax Planning" sparking meaningful conversations among the participants about the real-world applications of ethical principles in tax planning. Professor Tisha King gave a compelling presentation on "Tax Fraud" and the "Effects of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) on Accounting." Her insights highlighted the crucial role DEI plays in shaping the future of our profession.
2023: Changing Education Through New Technologies: ChatGPT, AI, RPA, and Alteryx. Professor David Wood, Brigham Young University, led the group through an active hands on experience with these tools and provided teaching materials that can be used in the classroom.
2022: Incorporating Environmental and Social Reporting into Curriculum. Vern Albush, Director Sustainability, Federated Cooperatives Limited, spoke about environmental and social needs within the workforce. Professor Blake Phillips, School of Accounting and Finance, University of Waterloo spoke about a new undergraduate program at the School - Bachelor of Environment and Financial Management.
2021: Issues of Diversity Facing Accounting Academics. Professor Maureen Sterling from the Odette School of Business discussed her joint work with Professor Russell Evans, also from the Odette School of Business, on addressing issues of indigenizing accounting courses. Dr. Bertrand Malsch, from the Smith School of Business, discussed issues of diversity in accounting research publication. Stephanie Fox, VP of Financial Reporting & Assurance Standards Canada and Executive Sponsor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council for CPA Canada, highlighted the issues facing the accounting profession in the area of diversity and inclusion.
2019: Data privacy protection in a world of Big Data. The workshop focused on data privacy protection in a world of Big Data; What business schools (and more specifically, accounting faculty) need to teach their students to prepare them to identify privacy issues and safeguard their clients, customers and employers from violations of privacy when working with data. Presentations by Deborah Evans, Chief Privacy Officer at Rogers Communications; Jonathan Joynt, Senior Investigator and Breach Response Officer, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
2018: Plagiarism and academic misconduct in higher education. Harp Bagri, CPA, CA, Director – Outreach - CPA Western School of Business; Elaine Geddes, Former Associate Dean, Alberta School of Business; and Linda Robinson, Director of the Centre for Accounting Ethics of the University of Waterloo, Continuing Lecturer in Assurance discussed their thoughts and experiences. The participants shared their experience and thoughts through table discussions.
2017: Ethics in the Classroom: Engaging students and delivering quality professional ethics education was presented by Dr. Greg Andres, University of Waterloo.
2016: Discussion of the ethical consideration associated with Big Data was presented by Daniel O'Leary from University of Southern California.