Course Description

Synopsis:

This 3-part course aims to provide accountants and finance professionals with the knowledge and skills to leverage cloud computing and AI for productivity. At the end of this course, coupled with experience of the hands-on activities, you will be able to implement a cloud AI strategy, identify key applications of AI in finance, analyze and visualize data, and automate tedious tasks to make your life easier at work and be more productive.

Part 2 of this course covers data analytics and visualization. It will provide an overview of the usage of AI and Google Colab in supercharging your data analytics and visualization with python, even if you have limited programming knowledge and lack powerful computer hardware. It will explore describing data and regression (linear, multiple and logistical, clustering, and market basket). 

Leveraging Cloud Computing and AI for Productivity in Accounting and Finance (Part 3) covers automation and process optimization with AI and open source tools.

Leveraging Cloud Computing and AI for Productivity in Accounting and Finance (Part 1) covers the basics of cloud computing and AI.

Intended For:

• Audit Professionals / PAIP 
• Finance Professionals / PAIB
• C-suite & Directors

Individuals who have job tasks relating to data analysis and analytics, as well as office admin, will also find the e-learning contents relevant.

Note: Some knowledge on the use of ChatGPT and appreciation of Python coding in the AI environment will help in the understanding of demo/hands-on activities in the course.  

Competency Mapping: 

• CPE Category 5 = 1.5 CPE Hours