This CPE course provides a concise overview and non-technical explanation of mixed reality. These are a broad constellation of immersive experience technologies that merge real and virtual worlds to produce new environments and visualizations. Discover how organizations ranging from RSM Accountants to Walmart and BMW are using these applications to boost collaboration, amplify remote workflows, enhance audit efficiency, delivery, remote support, train and educate, design new products, improve customer service, and more. You’ll walk away with a fundamental understanding of how mixed reality is transforming the modern business world, and its potential to help accountants boost their relevance, value, and revenue.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• When considering mixed reality, practitioners will be able to identify at least 10 economic, business and technology forces that are driving mixed reality growth.
• When exploring mixed reality options, practitioners will be able to give examples of at least 10 mixed reality case studies from leading enterprises and governments around the world.
• When looking to practically apply mixed reality, practitioners will be able to point out at least 10 examples of how mixed reality can be used in accounting operations.
• When examining mixed reality software, practitioners will be able to explain at least 4 solutions that provide remote presence, immersive experience, and 360 degree viewing.
• When developing a mixed reality gameplan, practitioners will be able to list at least 10 online resources and communities that provide MR guidance and assistance.

Topics Covered:

• Mixed reality (MR) fundamentals
• MR value drivers
• Recent MR trends
• Diminished reality
• Digital twins
• Leading MR technologies
• MR and workforce training
• Development platforms
• Case Studies
• MR Starter strategy for accountants

Who Will Benefit/Target Audience:

Practitioners who want a basic, non-technical understanding of mixed reality applications and how to start positioning themselves and their operations to take full advantage of the technology.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Participants should have a basic understanding of Internet technology, online navigation, and digital productivity services