2nd July 2026

TIMING

 COURSE CODE

JY02A6

SPEAKER

Dr Stephen Hill

OBJECTIVES 

In the modern business environment, SMEs must constantly struggle to optimise their performance. The finance function, with the characteristic of manual processes and data complexities, can hugely benefit from the advances in technology. This course will go into detail about how conversational AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT can augment AI in the financial sector. AI-based systems give various options to accounting and finance teams that will lead to a more efficient and strategic outlook. These can help in simplifying the problems of data discovery and manual tasks that take a lot of time. AI chatbots, also known as virtual financial assistants, can help in increasing the efficiency of the organisation by being able to solve queries instantly, generate reports, and complete routine tasks through simple commands. In particular, making clear the complex taxation regulations or comparing the expenses reports of the previous financial quarters to the current one takes less time.

With the introduction of AI tools for handling routine duties, the finance staff gets the chance to focus on complex activities that require special skills. This change of role fosters more focus on cost optimisation, strategic financial planning, and the search for new business opportunities. The implementation of AI in finance is a great way to extend the capabilities of the finance team in the organisation and also to tap into the unexploited resources.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  Everyone! Data protection is everyone’s responsibility.

TOPICS

• AI Basics for Accountants
• Using AI Tools (Copilot & ChatGPT)
• Automating Finance Tasks
• AI for Deep Research (Google Gemini)
• Implementing AI in Your Firm

VENUE

This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

DISTRICT

All

COURSE FEE

£110+VAT. (click here for information on the Flexiticket discount scheme - fees as low as £64.00+VAT per place).